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

19-21 June
JSE Tour to Hervey Bay
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22-26 June
QYO2 Tour to Canberra

Sat 27 July
12noon - 3.30pm
QYO Open Day
Fun and Activities for the whole family at the Old Museum Building

 

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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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QYO Annual program

GENERAL

QYO’s annual program consists of rehearsals, tutorials, concerts, music camps and tours. Weekly rehearsals at the Old Museum Building are scheduled during school and university terms. Each orchestra presents concerts at venues around Brisbane, including the Old Museum and QPAC concert halls. Some orchestras undertake day trips or local tours of two to seven days duration and QYS tours internationally once every four years.

Each orchestra has a weekend music camp during first term (except QYS and Big Band). It is an integral part of the year’s training and all members are encouraged to attend. The camp fee is included in the annual membership fee. For further details on orchestras, repertoire, conductors and other information, please visit www.qyo.org.au.

 

UNIFORMS

QYO2, QYO3, WS, WE & BB members provide their own black pants & shirt as performance uniforms. QYO provides uniform shirts to QYS members and bow ties/cummerbunds to JSE members.

 

COMMITMENT

Acceptance of a QYO position is a significant commitment for the entire year. Before accepting, applicants must consider carefully their ability to comply with regular attendance at rehearsals, tutorials, concerts and camps. QYO activities must take priority over sporting, social and work commitments.

 

MEMBERSHIP

To accept a position, the membership fee or deposit must be paid by Friday 22 November, 2013. The balance of fees is due by Monday 20 January, 2014. Annual fees, including camp and tutorials, are as follows:

  1st member 2nd & subsequent family members
QYO2, QYO3, WS, WE, JSE $545 $475
QYS $475 $405
BB $425 $355

 

ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS

The QYO Executive Committee will consider special arrangements in cases of financial hardship. Emailed or written requests should be submitted by Friday 22 November, 2013 with your acceptance of offer. Some scholarships are available for regional members, a QYS principal member and families with more than one member. Details will be available in November from www.qyo.org.au.

 

IMPORTANT DATES FOR AUDITIONS AND MEMBERSHIP

June 2013  
Tues 11 June
Audition applications open
  Apply online at www.qyo.org.au
August 2013  
Sat 3 August
Closing date for audition applications
September 2013  
Wed 18 Sept Receive audition date & time notification by mail
  12pm - excerpts available from www.qyo.org.au
October 2013  
Tue 15 Oct
CD auditions due in to the QYO office
Sat 19 Oct Auditions
Sat 26 Oct Auditions
Sun 27 Oct Auditions
November 2013
 
Sat 2 Nov
QYO Finale concert at QPAC
Mon 11 Nov Receive audition results by mail
Fri 22 Nov Final date for acceptances of offers/payments
January 2014  
Mon 20 Jan
Final date for membership fee payments
Fri 31 Jan
WS, WE first rehearsal
Februay 2014  
Sat 1 Feb
QYS, QYO2, QYO3, JSE first rehearsal
Sun 2 Feb
BB first rehearsal
November 2014  
Sat 1 Nov
QYO Finale Concert QPAC