Central Coast Youth Orchestra

Central Coast Youth Orchestra is the Conservatorium’s flagship ensemble, renowned in the community for its exceptional level of musicianship and captivating performances.

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: Min. AMEB 6 or equivalent
Brass: Min. AMEB 6 or equivalent
Percussion: Orchestral or Symphonic Wind Ensemble experience
Upper String: Min. AMEB 6 or equivalent
Lower String: Min. AMEB 5 or equivalent

Premier Ensembles Audition Form

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Our Central Coast Premier Ensembles are open to all string, woodwind, brass and percussion students currently studying their instrument from primary age through to senior high school and tertiary students up to 23 years of age. These ensembles are graded by age and experience, with entry via successful audition. The Conducting extension program is open to advanced high school and tertiary level students who are members of an orchestral program. CCCM orchestral program alumni are invited to join by application to the artistic director Patrick Brennan. *Current members of the ensembles do not need to reapply*

Parent/Guardian Details

Name*

Prefix First Last

Email*

Phone*

Student Details

Name

Name*

Date*

School*

Year in School in 2024**

Does the student have any allergies?*

If so please detail the allergy and treatment plan. If an epipen is required please send the anaphylaxis plan to have on file.

First/main instrument*

Years has the student been learning this instrument?

AMEB Grade or equivalent on first instrument

Does the student play a second instrument?

Yes

What is the student's second instrument?

Years learning the second instrument?

AMEB Grade or equivalent on second instrument

Do you currently study music with Central Coast Conservatorium?*

Yes - 1-to-1 lessons

Yes - in Schools Program

Name of current music teacher*

Music teacher's phone number (if not teacher at CCCM)

Do you play in a school band or ensemble? If so give details below*

Music teacher's email (if not teacher at CCCM)

Preferred Ensemble/s*

Primary Wind Ensemble (Superband)

Symphonic Wind Orchestra (Secondary School Students)

Youth Orchestra

Conducting Program

Please upload your video audition*

Max. file size: 32 MB.

Introduce yourself, your instrument and the name of the piece/pieces. Play one scale. Play one piece of music that demonstrates their current playing and skill level. Video limits PWE 3 - 5mins. SWO -5 minutes. CCYO - 10 mins. - video is limited to 5mins.

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