Queensland Youth Orchestra 2
QYO’s second symphony orchestra, QYO2, is conducted by Paul Dean and offers 90+ positions for advanced and intermediate musicians.
QYO2 performs three concerts in the Concerts at Twilight series at The Old Museum Concert Hall and the QYO Finale Concert at QPAC. QYO2 focuses on original works from the 19th and 20th centuries and by contemporary composers. Throughout its history, QYO2 has toured and performed in collaboration with regional and metropolitan youth orchestras throughout Queensland. For QYO2, positions are offered ‘within the section’ and seating orders are arranged by the conductor within the first few rehearsals.
INFORMATION
90+ member symphony orchestra
Standard advanced orchestral repertoire
Conductor: Paul Dean (since 2021)
Rehearsals: Saturdays 1.30-4.30pm at The Old Museum
Sectional tutorials: selected Saturdays 1.30-3.30pm, then rehearsal till 5.00pm
Weekend music camp: Luther Heights, Coolum, Friday 8 to Sunday 10 March 2024
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum AMEB Levels (guide only):
Violin, Cello, Trumpet minimum AMEB Grade 7
Viola, Oboe, Bassoon, Horn, Trombone, Tuba minimum AMEB Grade 6
Double Bass minimum AMEB Grade 5
Flute, Clarinet minimum AMEB Grade AMusA;
Maximum age limit as at 31 December 2024: 23 years
Applicants who are in primary school in 2024 who play wind, brass and percussion instruments are not eligible to audition for or join QYO2
INSTRUMENTS
Violin 1 (16), Violin 2 (16), Viola (14), Cello (12), Double Bass (10)
Flute (2), Oboe (2), Bb and A Clarinet (2), Bassoon (2)
French Horn (5), Trumpet (2), Trombone (2), Bass Trombone (1)
Timpani (1), Harp (1)