The 58th National Music Camp, managed by Australian Youth Orchestra, will be held at Elder Conservatorium, University of Adelaide from 7 - 21 January 2007, under the direction of internationally renowned Australian violinist and conductor, and ex-Music Camper herself, Elizabeth Wallfisch.
National Music Camp participants audition for positions in a variety of different programs:
- Orchestral Program
- Chamber Music Program
- Keyboard Program
- Composition Program
- Arts Administration program
- Words About Music
Orchestral Program
This is the principal focus of National Music Camp. Participants in this program will rehearse as a member of one of two full-size symphonic orchestras, under the direction of international conductors Bruno Weil and Jan Willem de Vriend, and acclaimed Australian conductor and educator Richard Gill. The program also features professional development seminars, public performances and sectional rehearsals and tutorials.
Participant age range: 14 - 22
Chamber Music Program
This program offers participants the chance to broaden and deepen their understanding of chamber music - leading musicians will be selected to form an Advanced Chamber Music ensemble, which will perform in the public performance series.
Participant age range: 18 - 25
Keyboard Program
Integrally linked with the Chamber Music and Orchestral programs, participants study a wide variety of repertoire on keyboard instruments including celeste, harpsichord, synthesizer and piano.
Participant age range: 18 - 25
Composition Program
Prior to arrival at camp, participants develop a composition which will then be work-shopped and refined through the fortnight at camp. The program culminates in a concert presentation of the new works, performed by instrumental ensembles consisting of both music faculty members and camp participants.
Participant age range: 18 - 30
Arts Administration Program
This hands-on program is offered to a small number of participants with a demonstrated talent for the organization and management side of the music business. As part of the program, participants stage-manage all orchestral and chamber music concerts, undertake orchestral management duties for all rehearsals, and learn about art management including touring, budgeting, arts marketing and general personnel management.
Participant age range: 18 - 30
Words About Music Program
This program is designed for those who are interested in making a career through writing and speaking about classical music. It gives participants a rare opportunity for practical experience and access to professionals already working in this field, through tutors Vincent Plush (arts review - The Australian) and Angela Turner. Participants write program notes for all concerts, give pre-concert talks, develop interview techniques, compile and edit the camp magazine and develop and maintain the camp website http://www.nationalmusiccamp.com.au/
Participant age range: 18 - 30
Just over 30% of the 647 people who applied to be a part of the 2007 National Music Camp were successful in their auditions for the program. The camp is the longest running and most comprehensive program the organisation offers, a goal not only for aspiring musicians, but also for composers, music journalists and arts administrators.
The first National Music Camp was held in Point Lonsdale, Victoria in 1948. Australian Youth Orchestra has continued to provide this transforming experience of National Music Camp, to over 200 participants each year, resulting in an alumni network of over 10,000 people. Over 70% of professional musicians performing in orchestras across Australia have participated in an Australian Youth Orchestra training and education program. -- www.ayo.com.au
Posted January 11th, 2007 by ruzik_tuzik
