Come and watch YMS in action!
Wondering what Young Mannheim Symphonists is all about? Curious about historically informed performance (HIP)? Want to inspire students – or yourself?
Come to a YMS Academy as an observer and get the first day FREE!
Educators may observe one or more days at any YMS Academy. You can watch world expert instrumentalists and co-directors Rachael Beesley, Neal Peres Da Costa and Nicole van Bruggen teach students, demonstrate historic instruments and showcase the latest research.
Observing is FREE for the first day, $25 per day after that. All observers receive an ARCO certificate of professional development. Just fill in the form below to apply.
2025 Remaining Dates/Locations:
National Academy: 29 Sept-4 October | Adelaide
2026 Dates/Locations:
National Academy: 6-11 July | Sydney
QLD State Academy: 22-26 Sept | Brisbane
VIC State Academy: 29 Sept-3 Oct | Melbourne
Daily Schedule:
Day 1 runs 12:30-3:30pm (State) or 1-4pm (National), and includes an introduction, tutorials and tutti play-through.
State Academy days 2-4 run 9am-3:30pm. National Academy days run 9am-4pm. They include workshops, tutorials, presentations and rehearsals. Details available on enquiry.