Queensland Youth Orchestra 3

For many members, Queensland Youth Orchestra 3 offers the first experience of playing in a full-sized symphony orchestra.

Conductor David Deacon selects a variety of repertoire which includes original works for symphony orchestra and arrangements. QYO3 performs three concerts in the Concert at Twilight series at The Old Museum Concert Hall and the QYO Finale Concert at QPAC.

For QYO3, 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 orchestral repertoire and arrangements

  • Conductor: David Deacon (since 2021)

  • Rehearsals: Saturdays 1.15pm-4.00pm at The Old Museum

  • Sectional tutorials: On selected Saturdays during rehearsal times

  • Weekend music camp: QCCC Tamborine, Friday 1 to Sunday 3 March 2024

ELIGIBILITY

Min. AMEB Levels (guide only):

  • Violin, Cello, Trumpet minimum AMEB Grade 6

  • Flute, Clarinet minimum AMEB Grade 7

  • Viola, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba minimum AMEB Grade 5

  • Double Bass minimum AMEB Grade 3

  • 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 QYO3

INSTRUMENTS

  • Violin 1 (18), Violin 2 (18), Viola (16), Cello (14), Double Bass (12)

  • Flute (2), Piccolo (1), Oboe (2), Bb and A Clarinet (2), Bassoon (2)

  • French Horn (6), Trumpet (4), Trombone (2), Bass Trombone (1), Tuba (1)

  • Percussion (3), Harp (1)


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