AUSTRALIAN CHINESE MUSIC YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Mentored by Sydney Conservatorium Chinese academic Dr. Lu Liu, this  ensemble is for students who wish to play in an ensemble based on traditional Chinese instruments.  The ensemble will explore both traditional and modern repertoire, building skills of listening and ensemble playing as well as knowledge of different repertoire styles.

The Ensemble will consist of both traditional and western instruments reflecting current practice in Chinese music ensembles. The ensemble will be drawn from the following instruments:

Erhu

Violin

Cello

Pipa

Ruan

Guzheng

Yangqin

Dizi

Keyboard

The program is open to school students between 12yrs and 18 yrs who have been playing their instrument for 2-3 years.  The ensemble rehearses at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music one afternoon a week between 4:30pm and 6pm and the year’s program consists of four 8-week terms commencing in February.  Students are required to provide their own instruments. 

Entrance to the program is by audition and students who successfully pass the audition will be asked to join the program for a full year.  

 At the end of each second term an informal concert will be held for family and friends.  Further performance collaborations with the Sydney Conservatorium Chinese Music Ensemble may also be possible.

 The cost of the program will be $1,400 for the full year.  Payment plans can be arranged on request.

该乐团不仅探索传统曲目同时也将演奏现代曲目，培养听力和合奏演奏的技能，深入了解不同的曲目风格。该乐团面向已学习自己的中国乐器至少2-3年的学生们开放。除了传统的中国乐器，我们还将招收小提琴、大提琴和键盘等乐器成员。

 有兴趣加入乐团的学生们需要参加面试（面试时间：11月29日星期三下午4:30在悉尼音乐学院举行）。

 欲了解更多信息和如何申请试听的详细信息，请访问 https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/SCCMEA

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Auditions to join the program will be conducted live.  Students will be asked to prepare one short piece demonstrating their ability on the instrument.  The pieces must be played unaccompanied.  Students will also be sent a set piece to prepare and will be asked to sight-read a short excerpt during the audition.

 The Auditions will be held at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on Wednesday 29th November from 4:30pm.