About Central Coast Youth Orchestra
CCYO is made up of the Central Coast’s top string, woodwind, brass and percussion students, many of whom represent our region at a state level as members of the Regional Youth Orchestra NSW.
The CCYO rehearses weekly and performs professional-level repertoire.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5pm – 7 pm.
Location: Presbyterian Church, 14 Young Street, West Gosford
Conductor: Patrick Brennan
Conducting and Teaching Music Program
Members of CCYO and SWO are eligible to join apply for the Conducting and Teaching Music Program.
The Program offers senior high school & tertiary musicians the opportunity to extend their orchestral music education in conducting and musical pedagogy. It provides essential skills and knowledge to help students develop as a musician, teacher, and conductor.
Video Audition Requirements
Students interested in joining the CCYO – who meet the below outlined pre-requisites – are invited to apply by submitting a video audition meeting the following guidelines:
- auditionees must play one scale.
- auditionees must play one or two pieces of music that demonstrate their current playing level and skills.
- video is limited to 5mins.
Pre-requisites:
- Woodwind: Â Â Â Â Min. AMEB 6 or equivalent
- Brass: Min. Â Â Â Â AMEB 6 or equivalent
- Percussion: Â Â Â Orchestral or Symphonic Wind Ensemble experience
- Upper String:Â Â Min. AMEB 6 or equivalent
- Lower String: Â Min. AMEB 5 or equivalent
