About the National Youth Concerto Competition

This year Queensland Youth Orchestras will celebrate the 33rd National Youth Concerto Competition. The competition was established by John Curro AM MBE to provide young string players aged up to 17 years with an ppportunity to extend themselves beyond the normal AMEB and eisteddfod experiences.

The competition has launched the careers of some Australia's most successful string players including the Australian Chamber Orchestra's Richard Tognetti and Zoe Black and the Macquarie Trio's Nicholas Milton.

Excitement and brilliance have been the hallmarks of the NYCC since its inception in 1976 and each year promises to be no different. Judges will be selecting outstanding finalists and recitalists to perform public recitals throughout Finals Week. Finals Week is a fantastic opportunity for you to check out the talent for minimal or no cost before the Finals Concert with the Queensland Youth Symphony.

Application forms for the 2008 National Youth Concert Competition are now available. Click here to download. Applications close 30 June 2008.

National Youth Concerto Competition Finals Concert

Sunday 26th October 2008

3pm, Old Museum Concert Hall

The National Youth Concerto Competition showcases three of Australia's brightest young stars as they perform popular string concertos.

Finals Week Public Performances

In addition to a number of schools performances, our finalists and recitalists also presented free public recitals. Venues will be listed 1 month prior to Finals Week.

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