The Young Mannheim Symphonists youth orchestra program is a unique and exciting program designed to give secondary and tertiary students and emerging musicians the opportunity to discover for themselves the magic of approaching music with historical performance style. As the participants are led through great musical masterpieces of the Classical and Romantic periods, and exposed to the knowledge and perception of professional musicians experienced in historically informed performance, they are inspired by how the music comes to life, and empowered to begin making informed musical decisions on their own.
2024 APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED.
Click to learn more about the following programs:
Young Mannheim Symphonists 2024 National Academy
Young Mannheim Symphonists 2024 QLD State Academy
Young Mannheim Symphonists 2024 NSW State Academy
Participants from Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern and Australian Capital Territories are welcome to audition for the National Academy and/or a State Academy of their choice.
All participants may apply for and attend (if accepted) one or more Academies.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Sunday 17 December – National Early Bird Discount* & QLD deadline now passed. Enquire at operations@arco.org.au for late QLD applications.
Sunday 18 February – National & NSW deadline
Waitlist applications accepted after deadlines
*Early Bird applicants receive $25 discount if accepted into National Academy
ACCEPTANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Monday 29 January – QLD State Academy
Friday 1 March – National Academy & NSW State Academy
To discover what the Young Mannheim Symphonists have been up to over the past few years, please explore the Young Mannheim Symphonists past programs page.
Watch this introductory video to find out more about the Young Mannheim Symphonists program.
“The collective knowledge and passion of so many world-class tutors… came to bear in a polished and mature culminating performance of Beethoven, Mozart and Mayer, which showed genuine commitment and communication from the players.
“My students loved the repertoire and the new perspectives they gained through their freshly acquired knowledge. They enjoyed gaining an insight into the world of professional playing, and using their whole body as an instrument to connect with the music and the ensemble.”
– Daniel Holloway, Instrumental Music Teacher (Strings) – Education Queensland, Musical Director/Conductor – South Side Youth Orchestra
“I can not recommend the Young Mannheim Symphonists program more highly for those young musicians who are looking for the "what next?" in their musical journeys. Working with some of the world's best performers and educators in Historically Informed Performance on some of the greatest repertoire ever written is an opportunity no serious musician should miss out on!”
– James Pensini, Head of Orchestral Training and Senior Conductor, Sydney Youth Orchestras
YMS COMPARISON CHART
You can apply and come to both National and State Academies!
But if you have to choose, here’s a comparison.
NATIONAL ACADEMY:
Residential (incl. meals, accommodation)
6 days, 2-3 sessions per day plus social activities
Recommended age 15-23 (younger may apply)
Same learning outcomes & faculty expertise
Excellent playing level (but more competitive)
Repertoire: Beethoven, Schubert PLUS chamber music
Open to all Australian residents (must arrange own travel to Melbourne)
Cost: $825 (Early Bird)/$850
STATE ACADEMIES:
Daytime only
5 days, 2 sessions per day
Recommended age 15-23 (younger may apply)
Same learning outcomes & faculty expertise
Excellent playing level
Repertoire: Mozart, André, Beethoven
Open to all Australian residents (must arrange own travel and source own accommodation)
Cost: $440