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QYS 2013 Concert Series
More information on concert dates, programs and subscription prices here

Saturday 25 May 3.00pm
Concert at Twilight
Old Museum Concert Hall
QYO3 & BBC Strings

Sunday 26 May 3.00pm
Concert at Twilight
Old Museum Concert Hall
WE with Redeemer Lutheran College

Saturday 1 June 7.00pm
QPAC Concert Hall
Romeo and Juliet
With QYS, piano soloist Quang Hong Luu and conductor John Curro
Repertoire includes Moti Perpetuo by Lehmann, Tchaikovsky’s 1st Piano Concerto and Romeo & Juliet Suite No. 2 by Prokofiev.

Saturday 8 June 5.30pm
Concert at Twilight
Old Museum Concert Hall
JSE & WSSO

Saturday 15 June 5.30pm
Concert at Twilight
Old Museum Concert Hall
QYO2

Sunday 16 June 4.00pm
Concert at Twilight
Old Museum Concert Hall
WS & Canterbury College

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The Old Museum

Brisbane’s youth performing arts centre and home of QYO.

2013 NYCC

QYO’s National Youth Concerto Competition, Australia’s leading competition for string players aged 17 and under.
New date for the 2013 Finals Week: 5 - 13 October 2013.
More information here

Book tickets for QYS

Find out everything about the QYS 2013 Concert Series and purchase your tickets here.

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Join QYO in 2013

 

Join QYO in 2013

Welcome to the info page for QYO applications and auditions.

This page contains information about QYO membership in 2013. If you are interested to Join QYO in 2014 please click here

 

Pay your 2013 membership fees here

For information about scholarships, please click here:

 

Click here to download the brochure “Join QYO in 2013” with all information about QYO’s annual program and how to apply. 

 

Vacancies for 2013

QYO has several vacancies within its orchestras for 2013.  They are as follows:

Violin: QYS
Viola: QYS, QYO2, QYO3 & JSE
Double Bass: QYO2, QYO3 & JSE

French Horn: WE
Trumpet: QYO3
Trombone: WE & BB
Tuba: WE

Percussion: WE

NB:  QYO has a ¾ size Double Bass, a ½ size Double Bass and a Baritone Sax for successful applicants.

Interested players must read the application information below and qualify for the standards and age limits.  Applicants must complete an Online Application Form. Applicants must prepare the excerpts listed on the QYO website.    

The office will  arrange an individual audition (approx 5 minutes) with each applicant at a suitable time and location.   

Thank you.

 

 

Application Information

The brochure “Join QYO in 2013” includes detailed information about QYO’s annual program, how to apply and about the auditions. Please take a couple of minutes to read through the information. For questions and enquries, please contact the QYO office on 3257 1191, or info@qyo.org.au.

QYO Annual Program
About QYO - Membership fees - Important Dates for Auditions and Membership

How to apply
Instruments for Audition - Orchestra Preferences - Eligibility - Audition Fees

Auditions
Audtition Dates & Venues - Notification of Auditions - Preparation - Panel and Assessment

Online Application Form
Online applications are now open here.

 

 

 

Message from John Curro, Director of Music

As one of Australia’s leading youth music organisations, QYO offers young musicians, at every level of development, high quality music making in seven different ensembles.

Under the direction of the best available conductors and tutors, members enjoy weekly rehearsals and tutorials of quality repertoire and work towards a series of public performances throughout the year.

Musically and socially, membership in QYO can be an immensely rewarding and enjoyable experience. You will not only learn ensemble skills but make friends for life.

Please join us in 2013.

John Curro AM MBE
Director of Music