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Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Mannheim Symphonists (YMS) programs run by the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra (ARCO), Australia’s only national youth orchestra devoted to historically informed performance of Classical and Romantic music (HIP).<\/p>\n

Co-directed by the internationally-acclaimed Rachael Beesley, Neal Peres Da Costa and Nicole van Bruggen with world-class faculty, the YMS National and State Academies give students and emerging musicians:
\n\u2022 the chance to experience the transformative power of historical performance & instruments
\n\u2022 workshops, tutorials, chamber music, side-by-side rehearsals, career development
\n\u2022 a triumphant final public performance
\n\u2022 the inspiration of bringing music to life through HIP
\n\u2022 deepening musical passion, expertise and understanding
\n\u2022 making new and lifelong friends
\nREPERTOIRE: Masterworks by Beethoven, Mozart, Spohr, Suk and Richard Strauss!
\nAGE: 23 and under
\nDATES: NATIONAL ACADEMY: 6\u201311 July | Sydney
\nQLD STATE ACADEMY: 22\u201326 September | Brisbane
\nVIC STATE ACADEMY: 29 September \u2013 3 October | Melbourne
\nPLAYING LEVEL: Performance standards differ for each instrument, but as a guide, a minimum of AMEB Grade 7\u20138 level or equivalent is recommended.
\nCOST: $460 for State Academies and $880 for residential National Academy (bursaries available for participants with financial need)
\nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Midnight Sunday 26 October 2025
\nMore information.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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