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September 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Finals Concert of The Hills Young Musicians Contest 2024

Finals Concert The Hills Young Musicians Contest 2024 7 September 2024 7:00 PM TLC Theatre Baulkham Hills High School Mayoral Message Group 12 years old and under Haeun Lee (Hannah) […]

Free – A$20.00

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Proudly supported by the Hills Shire Council, the Summer Training 2024 will be hosted from 14 to 20 in January 2024.

This one-week intensive training will improve young musicians’ orchestral skills and hence enhance young musicians’ performances for their school musical activities such as school bands, school ensembles, and school orchestras.

More detailed information

The Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra

Members of the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra (SHYO) are young music lovers, students of high schools and universities, young musicians, and young music teachers in Sydney Hills. We welcome all young music lovers under the age of 25 who have been learning orchestral instruments for over 5 years. Join and enjoy the benefits!

The Sydney Hills
Junior Orchestra

Members of the Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra are young music lovers and students of primary and high schools in Sydney Hills.

We welcome all young music lovers under the age of 15 who have been learning orchestral instruments for over 2 years. Join and enjoy the benefits!

JOIN OUR ORCHESTRAS

It is simple to join us

We welcome all young music lovers who play the following instruments to join us –

Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Cor Anglais, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Timpani, Harp, Piano，Violin，Viola， Cello， Double bass

Young musicians under the age of 18 ( or 20) and have been playing any of the above instruments for more than 5 years are welcome to join The Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra (SHYO) Rehearsal time: Friday, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm

Young musicians under the age of 12 (or 15) and have been playing any of the above instruments for more than 2 years are welcome to join The Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra (SHJO): Rehearsal time: Friday, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm

You are welcome to contact us with any further questions.

Email:management@sys.org.au

How to apply

You are welcome to join us at any time.

Young musicians joining the SYS Concert Orchestras will need to fill up your Online Membership Registration Form

After submitting your Application Form you will also need to pay a $60 audition fee and send a short video recording of your performance as an audition to management@sys.org.au

You will be notified via membership payment instructions should your application be successful via email.

Successful members will have a website login account to access the Members Zone to download music parts.

Auditions

No in-person audition is required but send a short video recording of your performance via email to management@sys.org.au.

Audition Result

You will be notified with payment instructions should your application be successful.
Successful members will have a website login account to access the Members Zone to download music parts.

Membership Fees

All revenues (membership fees, concert ticket sales, etc.) will go towards The SCO Foundation to be used to promote new music of contemporary composers.

A membership annual fee of $600 (for 4 school terms) is asked of each member of the Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra (SHJO).

The fee is calculated in 4 school term blocks for new members (e.g. if you join from term 2 of the year, your membership will be extended to next year’s term 1).

A membership annual fee of $700 (for 4 school terms) is asked of each member of the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra (SHYO).
The fee is calculated in 4 school term blocks for new members (e.g. if you join from term 2 of the year, your membership will be extended to next year’s term 1).

All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Payments must be completed before the first rehearsal.

As a provider for the NSW Creative Kids program, you can redeem your voucher to save $100.
Please visit http://service.nsw.gov.au. to apply for a voucher.

Bank Details

Direct deposit:

Bank: Westpac

BSB: 032173

Account Number: 501117

A/C Name: The Sydney Contemporary Orchestra Inc.

YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBERSHIPS

Please indicate your name and description.

For more information: Call our Orchestra Manager Rosanne North: 0405 124 092

Clr of the Hills Shire Council, Virginia Ellis issues the trophy to Grace Lee.

The Hills Young Musicians Contest

Proudly supported by the Hills Shire Council and associated with the Hills Orange Blossom Festival, The Hills Young Musicians Contest is an annual event for young musicians in the Sydney Hills district.

It is aimed to encourage young musicians’ initiative to learn, practice, and participate in music activities and enhance capabilities in school bands or youth orchestra performances.

Information for The Hills Young Musicians Contest 2024

Code of Conduct

As an important part of our training, and in order to ensure an enjoyable environment during the rehearsals and the concerts, all members are asked to observe the following disciplines:

Be consistent in your attendance for the rehearsals and concerts (Please notify of any absence)
Be punctual (arrive 5 -10 minutes before the rehearsal);
Be polite to other members and keep quiet during the rehearsal;
Turn off mobile phones, iPads etc.;
Ensure your pencil and eraser are readily available during the rehearsal, and make marks neatly and clearly when required;
Ensure you have downloaded all music parts before the first rehearsal;
No food should be in the rehearsals;
Pack up chairs and music stands after rehearsals and concerts;
Take care when using any of the facilities in the rehearsal room.

PERFORMANCE ATTIRE

The Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra

All orchestra members require a formal uniform for concert performances.

The Sydney Contemporary Youth Orchestra and the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra members:

Girls:

Black formal dress
Black polished shoes

Boys:

White sleeve collared shirt buttoned to the neck with black bowtie
Black formal suit
Black socks

The Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra

The Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra members:

Girls:

Dress (colorful, fresh, smart)
Matching socks and shoes

Boys:

White sleeve collared shirt buttoned to the neck with black bowtie
Black formal suit
Black socks
Black polished shoes

Privacy Policy

The SCO Youth Symphony. (SYS) is committed to upholding the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act. Your personal information is collected and maintained and will be only used by The SYS. By participating in any activities and events (concerts, rehearsals, etc.) of The SYS. you give your consent and permission for SYS to photograph/video recording all the SYS activities and events that contain your photos, images, names, audio, and videos, and to use these for purposes connected to the promotion and publications of The SYS.

Any questions regarding our Privacy Policy please contact our Managers:

The Sydney Contemporary Orchestra Inc.

INC1301190, ABN:83708568952,
6 Belvedere Avenue Castle Hill, NSW 2154 AUSTRALIA

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