Applications Open for South West Youth Orchestra 2014

South West Youth Orchestra 2014
Applications are now open for South West Youth Orchestra
17th - 21st August 2014

Following on from the success of last years' course, South West Youth Orchestra is returning for another year!

Applications are now open to join the orchestra for exceptionally talented young musicians aged 13—21 years in the South West.

Rehearse and perform challenging repertoire alongside a team of world-class orchestral professionals, under the direction of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s engaging and talented Assistant Conductor, Maxime Tortelier.

If you are Grade 8 (or equivalent standard) on an orchestral instrument and live in the South West, then this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Repertoire includes:

Verdi - Forza del Destino Overture

Mahler - Symphony No. 1

Deadline for applications is 30th April 2013. Download an application form from here... http://www.swms.org.uk/articles/south-west-youth-orchestra-2014

The course will be held at Dean Close School, Cheltenham. Fee for the course is £320 residential or £250 non-residential. Please don’t let the cost of the course put you off applying, as some means-tested financial assistance awards are available. If you would like to apply for a bursary please send a supporting letter in with your application, outlining the reasons why you are unable to pay the full fee and stating how much you can afford to pay towards the cost of the course. Please also include as much financial information as possible to help us assess the bursary.

Deadline for applications: WEDNESDAY 30th APRIL 2014

South West Youth Orchestra is supported by Angus Allnatt Charitable Trust and Jack Lane Charitable Trust.

For more information visit http://www.swms.org.uk/articles/south-west-youth-orchestra-2014/