Nationwide auditions for youth orchestra

HUNDREDS of young musicians are expected to apply to audition for a place in the prestigious South African National Youth Orchestra.

Orchestras are formed each year at courses run in the holidays, and comprise of South Africa’s top young musical talent. Members include players from communities across the country, and are chosen on merit through two auditions. The first of these is an anonymous recorded audition, after which a live audition is played behind-screen, in front of an expert audition panel.

This year the National Youth Orchestra boasts a whole series of courses and programmes for young orchestral musicians under the age of 25, which help to equip young people with the skills to perform in a professional musical environment, and introduce them to a necessary network of fellow musicians.

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To make the courses open to all who wish to attend, bursaries, scholarships and payment plans are available. Applications are now open, and can be completed online on their website at www.sanyo.org.za. Young musicians wishing to apply must play an orchestral instrument, be of at least Grade 7 music level, be 25 years old or younger in 2018, and be a resident of South Africa. Applications close on 23 February.

If you are able to sponsor a young musician or contribute to the bursary fund in any way, email Sophia on team@sanyo.org.za or call 083 272 2117.

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