Music and Performing Arts

Spring Music Concerts

Congratulations to all students and staff involved in the Spring Concerts in Week 8! The concerts involved two consecutive evenings of fabulous music, ranging from JS Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins to Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson! A huge thank you to Music Captains Emma Goulding and Gwen Mander for hosting the concerts, the Theatre Crew for their seamless transitions between items and to Vista Kalhori for the beautiful program artwork.

Melbourne Youth Orchestra Summer School 2027

Join over 800 young musicians at the University of Melbourne Southbank Campus from Monday 11 January to Saturday 16 January for the Melbourne Youth Orchestras 2027 Summer School.

This inspirational week features daily rehearsals across Symphony Orchestras, String Orchestras, Symphonic Bands, and Jazz Orchestras for all skill levels, alongside engaging workshops, surprise guests, and celebratory concerts.

Expand your technique, explore new repertoire, and make unforgettable musical discoveries in the heart of Melbourne's arts precinct.

As 2027 marks MYO's 60th anniversary, the week will also carry a special celebratory flair, with extra events throughout.

Read more and apply here: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/

Please note applications close Monday 14 September

Summer School Guest Artists

We are thrilled to announce Special Guest artists Roscoe James Irwin (trumpet) and Neda Rahmani (percussion), from The Cat Empire will be joining us at the 2027 Summer School!Workshops will be held directly with Summer School participants from all three Jazz Ensembles, both Symphony Orchestras and the top two Symphonic Wind Bands. This is a rare, high-energy opportunity to work with incredible artists, be inspired and have fun!Further special guests to also be announced!

Celebrate 60 Years of MYO

2027 MYO Summer School marks the beginning of MYO’s milestone 60th anniversary year, and we’re getting ready to celebrate big! Be part of history and experience why so many young musicians come back year after year to ‘do something you love this summer’.

Concert venue confirmed:

MYO is thrilled to confirm the concert venue is Hamer Hall at Arts Centre Melbourne. Experience the thrill of stepping out on the biggest stage Melbourne has to offer! Every string, wind and symphony orchestra will perform at Hamer Hall, with jazz ensembles at

the Kenneth Myer Auditorium, Ian Potter Southbank Centre.

Exclusive 60th Merch:

Limited-edition anniversary merchandise will be announced soon!

Financial Access:

To ensure financial barriers are not an obstacle for anyone to participate additional financial assistance has been released.

Develop your technique, explore new repertoire, and make unforgettable musical discoveries in the heart of Melbourne's arts precinct. Entry is by application only; no audition is required. You will be placed in an ensemble based on your experience and preferences.

2027 is 60 years in the making! Don't miss out!

Apply now: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/

Summer School - Residential Camp -

With fellow young musicians travelling from regional Victoria and interstate, MYO’s 2027 Summer School Residential Camp is a great way to experience the week in the heart of Melbourne.

Running from Sunday 10 January to Saturday 16 January and open to students aged 12 to 17 primarily from Victoria, the residential camp offers a week of music-making alongside evening social activities, sightseeing, and talent nights. Fees cover all meals, activities, and six nights of fully supervised, comfortable dormitory-style accommodation at City CYC in the Melbourne CBD.

Places are limited and regional Victorian applicants will be given priority, however students from further afield may apply.

(MYO 2027 Residential Camp is proudly supported by the Newsboys Foundation)

Penelope Latham

Head of Music and Performing Arts