AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA

• Our Orchestras are for students who have made a high-level of commitment to developing their musical skills. 
• They are eager to embrace challenging new opportunities.  ​
• They focus on developing higher-level techniques, playing their parts, singing as a chorus, understanding musical concepts, and working closely as a team.
• They also play in competitions, and concerts and can earn awards.

CONCERTS

• Playing in a concert provides constant motivation to practice and improve by way of weekly rehearsals.
• Playing in a concert also helps students to develop their teamwork skills playing alongside their fellow musicians. 
• Concerts are a great experience for overall music development.
• Concerts also create opportunities for the whole family to be involved as performers and as audience.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• 1st Violin Grades 4 +
• 2nd Violin Grade 2 +  
• Viola Grade 2 + 
• Cello Grade 2 +  

COURSE PROGRAM INCLUDES

• High-Level Orchestra Training, Awards, Concerts, Competitions
• Graded Theory, Aural Training and Rhythmic Skills Development.
• Music Examinations (see music exams page).

* Our comprehensive examination approach includes credits for orchestra training, live solo performance,  rehearsals, live group performances and competitions, in addition to aural development, technical work and theory requirements. As a fully comprehensive program it offers real world applications from beginning to end. 

Further, all work covers a mix of various styles, periods, and genres. Aural Work and Rhythm Training is covered in weekly sessions. Our students work towards improving all-round skills in music education and performance with many of them gaining scholarships to private colleges and specialist music schools.
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Our examinations all conducted internally and at any time; either at lessons or during Orchestra Training sessions. Our teachers are MIMEB accredited examiners. 

On a final note: 

Exams, awards, orchestra training, concerts, competitions, and other instruction (theory, aural, & rhythm training) are all included in the term fee. 

• ABOUT YOU...
• Aged between: 12 - 18 for Violin, Viola, 'Cello - Advanced students only.             
• You love competing, the thrill of performance under pressure is fun for you.
• You never miss a rehearsal, music is your sport. You look forward to it every week.
• You have a can do attitude,  you assist where you can at section rehearsals, and are eager to learn all about conducting.
• You love playing at concerts,  you enjoy the limelight. You have a great repertoire ready to go.
• You enjoy helping others, you like to help your orchestra pals with their parts.
• You show exceptional skills,  your technique is down pat! 

Opportunities to perform on a regular basis, play in competitions, rehearse your section, earn leadership awards, earn higher level grades and diplomas, assist with concert management, marketing, conducting, etc.