annual report - Australian Youth Orchestra

2006
ANNUAL REPORT
CONTENTS
Australian Youth Orchestra - Our Vision
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Report from the Chair
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Report from the Chief Executive Officer
4
Governance 2006
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Goals 2006
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The Year in Review
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Acknowledgements 2006
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Program Participants 2006
43
2006 Annual Accounts
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AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Our Vision
To empower young Australians with musical knowledge
and imagination, and instil in them a love of music and a
dedication to the highest standards of performance.
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REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
In 2007, Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) celebrates fifty
years since the first public performances of its flagship
ensemble. To celebrate AYO has issued a double CD of
recording highlights from the 1950s to the present decade;
published a booklet, by Vincent Plush, about the orchestra’s
history; assisted a forthcoming journal issue of Australasian
Music Research, that presents many findings from the
recent research project conducted by Monash University;
and conducted a series of alumni events across the country,
for the organisation of which we are particularly grateful to
Len Amadio.
Above all, the orchestra celebrates its anniversary
with a special tour of Europe, with key performances in
France, The Netherlands and Germany. I think AYO can
be justly proud of what it has achieved over its first halfcentury.
In 2006, AYO has seen an expansion of new
programs in 2007, thanks to support from the Colonial
Foundation Trust. These new programs are a Chamber
Music Camp, a Style Workshop, a Young Symphonists
– Wind, Brass & Percussion program and a forthcoming
YACA Regional Residency. We have also welcomed a newly
expanded auditions program, thanks to funding from
the Macquarie Bank Foundation. We have successfully
continued to present twin seasons of the Australian Youth
Orchestra with co-presentations in Adelaide and Sydney.
2006 also saw the highest level of support yet
for AYO programs from the professional musical community,
above all, through tutoring, mentoring and artistic guidance.
Without that loyal and unwavering support AYO could not
achieve any of its aims. I express special thanks to Michele
Walsh and the hard-working members of the Artistic
Advisory Committee.
As a business operation, AYO continues to
consolidate its position, to grow its assets, and to seek
further support from governments, industry, the music
profession itself and from private donors.
In a rapid turnaround from the position two years
ago, AYO has secured and is now using, a heightened level
of Federal Government funding, a much enhanced level of
corporate and individual philanthropy, and a more modest
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level of increase in participant fees and charges. The
organization is over half-way towards a reserve target of $1
million.
I acknowledge the superb work of all AYO staff,
Board members and friends in achieving this strong
consolidated position, in particular Ron Ogden, as Treasurer,
Virginia Gordon, as Chair of the International Tour Fund
Committee, Carmel Haren, as Finance and Administration
Manager, and CEO, Colin Cornish.
I want particularly to thank AYO’s Planning and
Operations Manager Pam Thornton for eleven years of
incredibly dedicated service. You are much loved by us all
- and that includes the thousands of students over the last
decade. We look forward to working with you in your new
role at Bundanon.
AYO has also, over the last year, produced a much
needed revision of its Constitution. The revision seeks
to clarify many membership, procedural and governance
issues. I thank Deputy Chair, Arthur Koumoukelis for all his
work over the last fifteen months, in bringing this revised
constitution to its final form.
I thank all Board members for their service,
and particularly during a year when so many of you have
stood in for me when I have been abroad. I thank Jack
Clegg for his work as a director since 2002. Jack reminds
us that this is a youth orchestra and has been incredibly
valuable in thinking through questions of governance and
organizational positioning. He will continue to support AYO
through membership of the Artistic Advisory Committee. I
also take this opportunity to welcome Mary Vallentine to the
board.
The year ahead is secure for AYO, and almost
bristles with opportunities. The greatest danger is, perhaps,
that we seek to take on too much too quickly, and so risk
a compromise to service, artistic or educational quality.
I have every confidence that, under CEO Colin Cornish,
we can achieve that all-round quality while selectively
embracing new opportunities and collaborations.
Professor Malcolm Gillies
Chair
REPORT FROM THE CEO
In 2006, AYO presented 12 programs in centres around
Australia providing training opportunities for 357 of
Australia’s finest young musicians.
Australia’s longest running residential music
program, National Music Camp continued to have a
life changing impact on over 250 young musicians,
this year once again in the natural setting of Australian
National University’s campus in Canberra. The creative
powers of young composers together with leading young
choreographers forged new works at this Camp, whilst
orchestral musicians explored the world of music and
dance.
In May 2006, The Minister for Arts, Senator The
Hon. Rod Kemp, announced an increase to AYO’s funding
of $1.9 million over four years. This support acknowledges
AYO’s essential position in providing training opportunities
nationally, and the role of international touring as a core
activity of the Australian Youth Orchestra. We are grateful
for the continued support of the Australian Government and
Minister for the Arts, Senator The Hon. George Brandis.
We rely on the support of many corporate
sponsors, foundations and individual donors to provide
the diverse and valuable training opportunities for young
musicians. I would like in particular to thank the Colonial
Foundation Trust, Macquarie Bank Foundation, and
Founding Donor of our International Tour Fund, Sheldon
Trainor for their significant support.
Successful collaborations have been the
hallmark of AYO’s seasons over many years, and 2006 saw
the return to partners such as Adelaide Festival and the
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, together with a new formation
with Victorian Opera, one of Australia’s newest arts
companies. These partnerships enabled AYO to work with
inspiring leaders such as Richard Gill, Diego Masson, and
Oleg Caetani.
In December Melba Recordings released the
latest recording of the Australian Youth Orchestra live
in concert. This performance of Shostakovich’s tenth
symphony was recorded at the Sydney Opera House in May
2005. This recording has already received rave reviews
internationally.
AYO worked closely with all members of the
Youth Orchestras Australia network in 2006 to develop
opportunities to share talent and ideas. The coordination
of this network is an important function of AYO in its
national leadership role, and we look forward to building
closer ties in the future.
My thanks to the dedicated staff who left the
organisation this year – Marc Warry, Zelma Boggis, Noel
Annett, Stephen Hall and Angela Turner. I would also like
to thank the current staff team at AYO, as without your
commitment and enthusiasm we would not be able to
deliver the finest programs for young musicians around
Australia.
The Business Investment Committee of the
Board, Chaired by Arthur Koumoukelis, and with the
passionate work of Andrea Larkin made significant
inroads to potential new income sources for AYO and I am
immensely grateful to Arthur and the Committee for their
efforts.
My thanks also to the International Tour Fund
Committee, chaired by Virginia Gordon. This Committee
helped us achieve our fundraising targets and develop
new patrons through the numerous events in Sydney and
Melbourne in 2006. With these targets in sight we were
able to confirm our plans to tour Europe in July 2007.
Plans were well underway at the end of 2006
for the Australian Youth Orchesta’s 50th Anniversary
Season and renewal of AYO’s Alumni Program. In addition
to a commemorative CD and booklet, events will be held
throughout Australia to bring together members of AYO
programs from the last 50 years. My thanks to Ron Ogden,
Patrick Brislan and Len Amadio for their work on this
project over many years.
Finally, I would like to thank Professor Malcolm
Gillies, Chair, for his support and leadership, and to the
Board of AYO for their time, advice, and enthusiastic
commitment.
Colin Cornish
Chief Executive Officer
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GOVERNANCE 2006
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In 2006, the Board of Directors of Australian Youth Orchestra
met four times.
Professor Malcolm Gillies
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education)
Australian National University
Appointed 9 December 2002
Reappointed 27 May 2006
Chair
Finance & Executive Committee, Chair
Arthur Koumoukelis
Partner, Gadens Lawyers
Appointed 15 May 1999
Deputy Chair (elected 27 May 2006)
Finance & Executive Committee Member
Ronald Ogden
Economist
Appointed 8 July 2005
Re-appointed 27 May 2006
Deputy Chair (until 27 May 2006)
Treasurer/Company Secretary
Finance & Executive Committee Member
ITF Committee Member
Leonard Amadio, AM
Retired. Former Adviser
Dept. of Arts and Cultural Development, SA
Appointed 15 May 1994
Finance & Executive Committee (until 27 May 2006)
ITF Committee Member
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Gregory Barns
Barrister and Writer
Director of Strata Mining NL & Republic Gold
Appointed 21 May 2005
ITF Committee Member
Lawrence Jacks
Retired Principal Viola
WA Symphony Orchestra
Appointed 21 May 2005
Artistic Advisory Committee Member
Jack Clegg
PhD Candidate
Chemistry & Law, University of Sydney
Former AYO Participant
Appointed 18 May 2002
Artistic Advisory Committee Member
David Mullaly
Managing Director
Civic Street Infrastructure
Appointed 26 November 2005
Re-appointed 27 May 2006
Nancy Fox
Managing Director
AMBAC Assurance Corporation (Asia Pacific)
Appointed 3 February 2001
ITF Committee Member
Virginia Gordon
Lobbyist
Appointed 27 May 2006
Finance & Executive Committee
ITF Committee, Chair
Peter Handsworth
Managing Directof of Reeds Australia
Appointed 17 May 2003
Artistic Advisory Committee Member
Tahlia Petrosian
Former AYO Participant
Sydney Symphony Viola Fellow
Appointed 15 May 2004
Resigned 27 May 2006
Artistic Advisory Committee Member
Michele Walsh
Head Instrumental Division
Queensland Conservatorium
Griffith University
Appointed 24 November 2001
Artistic Advisory Committee, Chair
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COMMITTEES
The Finance and Executive Committee
Professor Malcolm Gillies (Chair), Ron Ogden (Treasurer),
Leonard Amadio AM (director), Arthur Koumoukelis (Deputy
Chair - since August 2006), Virginia Gordon (director), Colin
Cornish (staff), Carmel Haren (staff - since July 2006), Pamela
Thornton (staff), Zelma Boggis (staff - till February 2006),
Stephen Hall (staff - till July 2006).
In 2006, the Finance and Executive Committee met eleven
times.
The Artistic Advisory Committee
Michele Walsh (Chair), Jack Clegg (director) Colin Cornish
(staff), Peter Handsworth (director), Lawrence Jacks (director),
James Koehne (non-director), Bronwyn Lobb (staff), Peter Luff
(non-director), Marshall McGuire (non-director), Tim Matthies
(non-director), Tahlia Petrosian (director) till May 2006.
In 2006, the Artistic Advisory Committee met four times.
International Tour Fund Committee
Virginia Gordon (Chair), Len Amadio AM (director),
Julie Brown (non-director), Greg Barns (director),
Richard Charlton (non-director), Gillian Clyde (non-director),
Colin Cornish (staff), Stephen Crittenden (non-director),
Nancy Fox (director), Jenny Garber (non-director),
Tony Grybowski (non-director), Deanna Lane (non-director),
Lisa Martin (staff - since December 2006), Peter Murray (staff),
Ron Ogden (director), Yosi Tal (non-director), Roslyn Wells (non
director), Maggie Wojciechowska (staff - till December 2006).
In 2006, the International Tour Fund Committee met seven
times.
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GOALS 2006
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GOALS 2006
Australian Youth Orchestra has identified six key areas where it must excel to secure its role as a significant provider
of elite classical music vocational education and training. In 2006, AYO achieved the following outcomes for each of
these goals.
Artistic Excellence
AYO continued its commitment to Australian musicians and music by featuring compositions by Australian composers
within the 2006 season, including Andrew Ford, Gerard Brophy, Carl Vine (National Music Camp); Elena Kats-Chernin
(National Music Camp and Young Australian Concert Artists); Matthew Hindson, Stuart Greenbaum (New Music
Now); Graeme Koehne (Young Symphonists) and Brian Howard (Camerata Australia). The bodytorque program was a
collaboration with The Australian Ballet that began at National Music Camp and resulted in six young composers and
choreographers creating new works for performance at The Sydney Theatre in June.
AYO musicians were afforded the opportunity to work with many eminent musicians, including
Richard Gill, Marshall McGuire & National Music Camp Faculty, Keith Crellin, Members of MSO & TSO, Bernadette
Cullen and Matthew Hindson. The Flinders Quartet were in residence as tutors and performers at Young Symphonists
Strings in Adelaide. Diego Masson and Oleg Caetani’s inspiring leadership of major orchestral programs, Terry Riley’s
mystical performance in the innovative Aurora Festival, and conductors, Stefan Asbury and Andrew Mogrelia ensured
the standard of direction in all AYO programs was of the highest standard. The continued collaboration with Tasmanian
Symphony Orchestra enabled AYO musicians to experience the reality of the professional orchestra and the dynamism
of Russian maestro Alexander Lazarev.
A live recording of the Australian Youth Orchestra’s performance of Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 in the
Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House in 2005 was released on CD in 2006. This super audio CD was accompanied
by a tri-lingual booklet and released on the Melba Recordings label.
AYO introduced formal professional development sessions into many of the 2006 programs. For example, at
National Music Camp program, time was specifically allocated for section leaders to meet with tutors prior to the first
rehearsals to discuss leadership skills and people management issues. In addition, guest speakers on leadership
were engaged and audition seminars held examining difficulties in presentation that students do not often have the
opportunity to assess. Vocal skills are essential to the high quality of musical production required of elite musicians
and sight-singing directed by experienced choral trainers was introduced in the Young Symphonists program in 2006
with plans to extend to National Music Camp and other programs in 2007 and beyond.
The Artistic Advisory Committee met four times to develop and assess current program strategies and
content. National auditions were held to secure the best available participants for AYO’s programs.
The Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage study in collaboration with Monash University concluded. The
study was undertaken to enable AYO to better identify the educational and vocational training needs of Australia’s elite
young musicians and collate a profile of AYO’s history. The research findings will be valuable for AYO’s future planning.
Our thanks to the team of Margaret Khartomi, David Pear, and Kay Dreyfus.
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GOALS 2006
Governance
The Board of AYO met four times in 2006 to monitor and review the artistic and financial performance of AYO and to
develop new strategies for the growth of the organisation. Arthur Koumoukelis assumed the role of Deputy Chair.
Departing the Board was Tahlia Petrosian, and AYO welcomed new director Virginia Gordon, Lobbyist.
In 2006 the three-year rolling Strategic Plan was also revised to reflect AYO’s strategic goals for the period
2007 - 2009 and confirmed the financial and operations goals for AYO in 2007. The Board commenced the process of
creating a skills matrix and performance appraisal for all Directors to be undertaken in 2007.
The three committees to advise AYO’s Artistic, Development and Financial strategies met 22 times in total.
Operations and Program Management
AYO presented programs in metropolitan and regional areas of five Australian states and territories in 2006.
Partnerships formed an integral part of program presentation in 2006. Biennial collaboration with our partner the
Australian National University continued with a return of National Music Camp and record audiences attending the
public concerts program in cultural institutions in Canberra. This activity also included the composition program
bodytorque in association with The Australian Ballet which lead to a performance series at the Sydney Opera House.
In February 2006 the Australian Youth Orchestra was presented in partnership with the Adelaide Bank
Festival of the Arts in a sell out concert. In July continuing our long association with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and
with the assistance of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Maestro Oleg Caetani conducted the orchestra and choirs in
another exciting Sydney concert.
Following successful collaboration with OzOpera in 2004 the AYO Camerata conducted by Richard Gill
performed Metamorphosis by Brian Howard. This was the inaugural partnership between AYO and the newly formed
Victorian Opera. In addition AYO ‘s new Music Now programs formed an integral part of the inaugural Aurora Festival
held primarily in Western Sydney.
These and the remaining suite of programs were managed in various locations across Australia with 357
participants taking part in the 552 places offered. AYO is indebted to the ongoing support of volunteers who assist with
on site programs, and special thanks must go to Alida Farrands and Katie Spicer.
We were grateful for the hard work and dedication of Noel Annett who resigned in August 2006 returning to a
teaching career. Former AYO cellist Victoria Neas has joined the team as Operations Coordinator.
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Promotion and Communication
In 2006, an extended communications strategy was prepared and implemented that embraced a number of
different marketing and communication approaches. In addition to traditional print communication collateral
including our quarterly newsletter Newsbeat and 2007 Program Booklets, our stakeholders were updated on
AYO’s activities through a series of succinct emails.
A strategic year long publicity plan was also developed and implemented, with the assistance of Debbie
McInnes Publicity, resulting in nationwide coverage of AYO’s programs. Reviews of The Australian Ballet and AYO
collaboration bodytorque saw the organisation publicised in several new indie media publications such as The
Brag and Drum Media. The organisation similarly extended its publicity and promotion approach to include a new
opportunity to feature in seven episodes of the Channel 7 education program ‘It’s Academic’, which was filmed
during the Australian Youth Orchestra’s Season II.
The announcement of the AYO’s two Helpmann Awards in 2006 (for 2005 performances) provided the
ideal opportunity to initiate a more comprehensive international publicity schedule.
Thanks to our Media Partner for their ongoing involvement in recording and broadcasting many of AYO’s
performances, and to ABC Classics for the production of the special commemorative CD for the Australian Youth
Orchestra’s 50th Anniversary in 2007.
Marketing
In May 2006, we thanked Mallesons Stephen Jaques for their role in hosting a successful 2007 Programs launch
at their Sydney offices in May, at which the Minster for the Arts, The Hon. Rod Kemp announced significant funding
increases for AYO. Also present were representatives from the Colonial Foundation Trust who announced the funding
of four new training programs to begin in 2007.
Details of the 2007 Programs were released in a streamlined booklet which was extensively distributed
to over 5,000 stakeholders, and reinforced with a sponsored Avantcard distribution of over 100,000 postcards at
targeted sites nationally. Two SMS campaigns to potential applicants directed individuals to our website and our online
application process, designed by our web partner OneReason. This campaign resulted in an overall 4% increase in
2007 applications, of which 78% were lodged online.
This streamlined program booklet was complemented by the publication of a 2007 Program ‘corporate
support’ booklet, targeted to the wider public, corporations, foundations or individuals. This booklet was widely
distributed to existing and potential supporters at AYO programs and fundraising events.
We thank Adshel and Love Communications for their support of our AYO Season II marketing campaign.
A free two-week promotion across 40 Adshel supersites in Sydney was negotiated, for which Love Communications
kindly organised free production of the required vinyl posters with Brite Outdoor.
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GOALS 2006
Development
In 2006, the Colonial Foundation Trust extended their support of AYO, and we thank them for their visionary support
of another four new programs in 2007. New funding was also obtained from The Kingston Sedgefield Trust managed
by Perpetual for the Young Symphonists - Strings program, and the Macquarie Bank Foundation for the launch of
an expanded 2007 National Auditions program. This three-year commitment from the Macquarie Bank Foundation
enabled the auditions teams to visit 11 locations in total, including three new regional centres.
Carl Zeiss Australia joined AYO as a Concert Partner for the Australian Youth Orchestra Season II following
from an introduction by our existing partner FiveD. AYO enjoyed its most successful fundraising initiative yet, thanks to
the support of Sofitel Wentworth Sydney which again sponsored a ballroom event for existing and potential sponsors
and supporters. Following on from this, Sofitel Melbourne sponsored a similar event in November, which introduced AYO
to representatives from many local business, prospective corporate sponsors and private donors. It is anticipated that
this will now also become an annual event.
FiveD maintained and increased its cash commitment to AYO in 2006 by sponsoring both Sofitel Wentworth
Sydney and Sofitel Melbourne events. FiveD also announced in 2006 that it would be AYO’s 50th Anniversary Partner
2007. A huge vote of thanks goes to FiveD for their ongoing commitment to unlocking the value of Australia’s young
musicians.
Our relationship with the Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce continued, with AYO musicians performing at
lunches in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide throughout the year. In addition to providing exposure for AYO musicians these
occasions also afforded the opportunity to specifically target high profile corporate guests for support in the future.
Specially printed DL flyers and the corporate support booklet were distributed at these events.
We acknowledge and thank the following existing sponsors who renewed their support of AYO in 2006:
Qantas, ABC Classic FM, Gulf Air, Avis, Gadens, One Reason, Boutique Wine Association of Australia, Gilden Staub,
Australian Picture Library and Love Communications.
We also acknowledge the ongoing support of the members of our International Tour Fund Committee, chaired
by Virginia Gordon. In 2006, our three events were all hosted at new venues: Brett Whiteley Studio and Gallery (Sydney),
Burgmann College (Canberra) and the State Library (Melbourne). Our thanks to all committee members and Directors
for their support of the International Tour Fund, in particular Nancy Fox for her continued work in maintaining and
securing new donors.
2006 also saw the first steps in the establishment of an alumni project, which included extensive
maintenance of existing and new data. We devised and implemented new identification and development strategies,
including increasing the amount of personalised communication we have with new and old alumni across the country
and internationally. At the same time we commenced planning a program of national alumni events linked with AYO
programs, the first of which was held at National Music Camp (Adelaide) in January 2007.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW
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2006 PARTICIPANTS SUMMARY
In 2006, Australian Youth Orchestra presented 31 weeks of program
activities across Australia, amounting to 7016 deliverable days of
activity to 552 student positions (that is, the total number of places
in all AYO programs). 357 students, aged between 12 - 30 years of
age took part in AYO activities; 49% of those participating in more
than one program.
AYO’s national presence was further established by the participation
of young musicians from every state and territory. There were also
six international participants.
STATE OF ORIGIN
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Northern Territory
International
Total
33
109
52
28
10
92
25
2
6
357
9%
31%
15%
8%
3%
26%
7%
1%
2%
100%
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The Alexander Orchestra rehearses with conductor Andrew Mogrelia
NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP
8 - 22 January
School of Music, Australian National University
Canberra ACT
Music Director: Marshall McGuire
National Music Camp has been the catalyst that has
inspired many of Australia’s young musicians to pursue a
professional musical career. In 2006 National Music Camp
returned to Canberra, the fourth time it has been resident
in the national capital. Through this immersive two-week
experience of tutorials, rehearsals and performances
Australia’s finest emerging musicians had the opportunity to
learn with leading national and international professionals.
Venue hosts for public concerts were National Museum of
Australia, National Library of Australia and Old Parliament
House. All concerts were recorded for delayed broadcast on
ABC Classic FM.
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“National Music Camp has opened my eyes to the world of music and it
has helped me to decide on a definite career choice.”
2006 National Music Camp Participant
programs
Orchestral Programs
Alexander Orchestra
Bishop Orchestra
John Hopkins Chamber Orchestra
Conductors/Directors:
Andrew Mogrelia (England/USA)
Stefan Asbury (England)
Helena Rathbone (Australia)
Marshall McGuire (Music Director)
Tutors:
Instrumental Ensemble Programs
Advanced Chamber Music
Coordinator: Patricia Pollett
Keyboard Program
Tutor: Ian Munro
Violin
Monica Curro
Mark Fitzpatrick
Miki Tsunoda
Michele Walsh
Bassoon
Andrew Barnes
Viola
Stephen King
Erkki Veltheim
Trumpet
Tristram Williams
Cello
Rohan de Korte
Pippy Gardner
Double Bass
Kees Boersma
Kirsty McCahon
Horn
Wendy Page
Trombone
Michael Bertoncello
Tuba
Fabian Russell
Percussion
Timothy White
Flute
Mardi McSullea
Timpani
Guy du Blêt
Oboe
Stephen Robinson
Harp
Louise Johnson
Composition Program
bodytorque
Tutor: Gerard Brophy
Artistic Director: David McAllister*
Repetiteur: Charles Rinaudo*
Choreographers:
Narelle Benjamin*
Kirsty Biggs*
Tim Farrar*
Tim Harbour*
Paul Knobloch*
*Courtesy of The Australian Ballet
Arts Administration
Tutor: Maricha Miles
Words About Music
Tutors: Andrew Ford and Anni Heino
Clarinet
Paul Dean
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Keith Lewis performs with The Australian Youth Orchestra at the Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts
THE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
22 February – 5 March 2006
season I
Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts
Adelaide SA
Tutors:
Violin
Jeremy Williams
Shirin Lim
Horn
Philip Hall
Trumpet
Martin Philipson
Viola
Juris Ezergailis
Trombone and Tuba
Howard Parkinson
Cello
Janis Laurs
Percussion
Steve Peterka
Double Bass
Young-Hee Chan
Harp
Suzanne Handel
Flute
Elizabeth Koch
String Sectionals
Keith Crellin
Oboe
Peter Duggan
Wind and Brass
Sectionals
Fabian Russell
Clarinet
Kayla Davis
Bassoon
Mark Gaydon
“...the Australian Youth Orchestra excelled
themselves. With Diego Masson at the helm, the
96 young musicians performed with remarkable
vividness and control over Mahler’s complex
writing, both in the song cycle and in the adagio
from his 10th symphony.”
The Australian, 6 March 2006
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Conductor: Diego Masson
Soloists: Bernadette Cullen - mezzo-soprano
Keith Lewis - tenor
David Wenham - narrator
Director: Adam Cook
Rehearsal Conductor: Fabian Russell
Repertoire:
Gustav MAHLER Symphony No.10 Adagio
Gustav MAHLER Das Lied von der Erde
Performances at the Adelaide Festival have been a reoccurring feature in the 49-year history of the Australian
Youth Orchestra. In 2006 the Australian Youth Orchestra’s
performance at the Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts marked its
ninth appearance since the inaugural festival in 1960.
In performing Gustav Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde,
the orchestra performed one of the great masterpieces
of Western music. In 2006 Australian Youth Orchestra
welcomed the return of maestro Diego Masson who
conducted the orchestra in its 2003 landmark performance
of Schoenberg’s Gurrelieder. Mezzo-soprano Bernadette
Cullen (who also featured in Gurrelieder and the AYO’s 2005
performance of Tristan und Isolde) and New Zealand tenor
soloist Keith Lewis completed the musical cast of Das Lied
von der Erde. Actor David Wenham took on the persona of
Vincent Van Gogh, with direction by Adam Cook.
Maestro Oleg Caetani guides the Australian Youth Orchestra through a dress rehearsal at the Sydney Opera House
THE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
26 July – 6 August 2006
season II
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Sydney NSW
Tutors:
Violin
Bassoon
Donald Hazelwood AO OBE Matthew Wilkie
Emma West
Horn
Viola
Benjamin Jacks
Stephen King
Trumpet
Cello
Andrew Evans
Fenella Gill
Trombone and Tuba
Double Bass
Fabian Russell
Kees Boersma
Percussion
Flute
Rebecca Lagos
Janet Webb
Timpani
Oboe
Richard Miller
Alexandre Oguey
Harp
Clarinet
Louise Johnson
Frank Celata
Piano/Celeste
Jo Allan
Conductor: Oleg Caetani
Choir: Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Choirmaster: Brett Weymark
Rehearsal Conductor: Fabian Russell
Repertoire:
Maurice RAVEL Daphnis et Chloé, Suites 1 and 2
Igor STRAVINSKY Symphony of Psalms
Igor STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
In the Concert Hall at the Sydney Opera House 113members of the Australian Youth Orchestra and over 100
choristers from Sydney Philharmonia Choir performed
Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé, Suites 1 and 2 and Stravinsky’s
Symphony of Psalms. The Australian Youth Orchestra’s
Season II program also featured Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of
Spring under the baton of maestro Oleg Caetani. Maestro
Caetani is Chief Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony
Orchestra, and a regular guest conductor of many of the
worlds major opera houses and orchestras. The concerts
were recorded for delayed broadcast by ABC Classic FM.
“Under his direction the AYO played with sizzling
accuracy and razor-like clarity”
The Australian, 8 August 2006
“...the youth orchestra played it with concentrated
and well-nigh impeccable discipline, maintaining
fierce alertness and attack.”
Sydney Morning Herald, 9 August 2006
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The Sinfonetta-sized ensemble rehearses for its performance at the Aurora Festival
NEW MUSIC NOW
23 April – 6 May 2006
The Aurora Festival
Blacktown, Sydney NSW
Conductor: Kevin Field
Aurora Festival Artistic Director: Mathew Hindson
Soloists: Kim Walker - bassoon
Simon Docking - piano
Mark Isaacs - piano
New Music Now explores the world of contemporary
music. In 2006 the program was presented in association
with the Aurora Festival – a new international festival of
contemporary music based in Western Sydney. Directed
by Australian composer Matthew Hindson, the festival
showcased engaging, intriguing and exciting music of living
composers and exhibited Australia’s most outstanding
performers.
“I think being exposed to and educated in the area
of contemporary music is extremely relevant and
important especially for the young instrumentalist. It is
the innovative and forward thinking music of our times,
and it needs the enthusiasm and understanding of
young musicians to carry it forward and excite the new
generation of audiences...The opportunity to perform
with the ensemble was too good to miss.”
2006 New Music Now Patricipant
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In 2006, a Sinfionetta-sized ensemble of 19 talented
musicians rehearsed and performed under the guidance of
conductor, Kevin Field. Two of the three featured composers
at the festival, Terry Riley and Stuart Greenbaum, worked
with the ensemble. Stuart Greenbaum was commissioned to
write a work for the ensemble which was premiered on the
opening night of the Festival, and Terry Riley rehearsed and
performed his seminal classic In C with the ensemble.
The program featured four performances by the ensemble
– two in the festival program Funky Stuff and Comin’ Right
Atcha – and two for Musica Viva In Schools Australia Music
Days. These included one broadcast for the ABC Classic FM
New Music Up Late program and a recording to be sampled
for the ABC Classic Rising Stars program.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in concert
MSO ORCHESTRAL FELLOWSHIP
Stage 1: 29 May - 6 June 2006
Stage 2: July - December 2006
Melbourne, VIC
Mentors:
Violin
Monica Curro (Head Mentor)
Kirstin Kenny
Viola
Simon Collins
Stuart Johnson
Cello
David Berlin
Joan Evans
Double Bass
Steve Reeves
Sylvia Hosking
Professional Development Session
Contributors:
Trevor Green (MSO Managing Director):
“Welcome”
Claudette Werden (ABC Radio Australia,
Journalist/Producer): “The Media”
Eve Newsome (Lecturer in Woodwind at VCA
and ‘Flow’ Instructor): “Going with the Flow”
The MSO/AYO Orchestral Fellowships offer students the
opportunity to work with professional mentors from the MSO,
providing invaluable experience for those on the verge of
a music career. The Program is comprised of two stages.
Stage 1 is entirely dedicated to audition preparation and
culminates in a casual audition for the MSO. In Stage 2
successful Fellows perform in the MSO under the close
guidance of their mentors.
Stage 1 - Preparation for the Music Profession
An intensive eight-day course in which nine participants
received individual tuition from their mentor, a professional
musician from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and
attended seminars on issues such as rehearsal and audition
techniques, relaxation and health. Stage 1 concluded with
an audition held under professional conditions. From this
audition three Fellows were selected to proceed to Stage 2.
Stage 2 - The Musician within the Orchestra
The three successful participants from Stage 1 undertook
a three-week Fellowship residency in the second half of
the year, in which they performed within the Melbourne
Symphony Orchestra, under close guidance of their mentors.
Steve Milanese (Ergonomist): “Occupational
Health & Safety for Orchestral Musicians”
Monica Curro & Sarah Curro (MSO musicians):
“Audition Preparation & Techniques”
Russell Davis & John Arcaro (MSO musicians):
“Life in a Professional Orchestra”
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The combined Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Australian Youth Orchestra acknowledge applause
TSO/AYO ORCHESTRAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT
9 - 15 July 2006
Hobart, TAS
Conductor: Alexander Lazarev
Repertoire:
Sergei PROKOFIEV Lieutenant Kije Op.60, Suite
Dimitri SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 7, Op.60, Leningrad
The TSO/AYO Orchestral Career Development Program is
designed for experienced orchestral musicians ready to
hone their skills in a professional orchestra and is a key
part of AYO’s commitment to develop the next generation
of outstanding orchestral musicians. Orchestral Career
Development places the best young musicians next to the
professional musicians to perform major symphonic works.
In 2006 AYO continued its highly successful partnership
with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra in providing this
opportunity to outstanding AYO instrumentalists.
In 2006, the 100th anniversary year of Dimitri
Shostakovich’s birth were commemorated with concerts all
around the world. In Australia, the combined forces of the
TSO and AYO presented a concert of Russian music with
Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony as the centrepiece. The
concert was broadcast on ABC Classic FM.
“This program has had a huge impact on my musical
career development. I am so glad I had the rare insight
into a professional career in the orchestra it was extremely valuable.”
2006 TSO/AYO Orchestral Career Development
Participant
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The 2006 ACO Emerging Artists
ACO EMERGING ARTISTS
26 August - 2 September 2006
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Sydney NSW
Mentors
Violin
Aiko Goto
Mark Ingwersen
Helena Rathbone
The Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Emerging Artists
Program is designed for young musicians making the
transition from tertiary study into a full-time career.
In 2006 Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Emerging Artists
Program, in partnership with Australian Youth Orchestra,
supported the best of Australia’s elite string instrumentalists
by providing mentorship and an individual-tailored range
of activities for participants. Activities included individual
lessons, audition preparation, observation of Australian
Chamber Orchestra’s rehearsals and a recital for sponsors
of the program.
Viola
Stephen King
Cello
Melissa Barnard
Bass
Maxime Bibeau
In addition to the program’s six principal ACO Mentors, the
following ACO players also acted as mentors and educators
during the program:
Chamber Music Tutor
Nicole Dival
Guest International Chamber Music Tutor
Peter Rejto
Guest Soloist and Leader of ACO Second Ensemble
Richard Tognetti
“It was a huge thrill to tour with ACO. Growing up
as a young string player in Australia, ACO concerts
were always such an inspiration - it has always been
a dream to play with them. Having said that, it was
also one of the most nerve-racking experiences of
my life, every concert is completely different so you
really have to be on your toes!”
ACO Second Ensemble Member
Julian Thompson
2006 ACO Emerging Artist
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Patricia Pollett watches over the combine YACA ensemble, lead by members of the YACA String Quartet
YOUNG AUSTRALIAN CONCERT ARTISTS
Stage I: 17 - 26 September 2006
Stage II: 15 - 24 October 2006
Brisbane, QLD
New England Conservatorium of Music, Armidale, NSW
Tutors: Patricia Pollett and Michele Walsh
Young Australian Concert Artists (YACA) is Australian Youth
Orchestra’s regional touring chamber music program that
aims to develop the skills of talented regional musicians
through tuition from professional musicians. The YACA
program consists of string orchestra rehearsals, tutorials,
sectionals, masterclasses and technique seminars and is
open to string instrumentalists aged 12 – 25.
The YACA program also provides the opportunity for a select
group of AYO participants to refine their own chamber music
performance skills, while simultaneously developing their
leadership and teaching abilities through the combined
tutorials and performance opportunities with the young local
participants.
In 2006 YACA was designed as a two-stage program
held over two weekends in the New South Wales town of
Armidale. The program was expanded to encompass visits
to surrounding Regional Conservatoriums in Coffs Harbour
and Tamworth whilst the Australian Youth Orchestra String
Quartet was in the region.
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“I’ve found this whole experience so rewarding - these students are just
so passionate about what they do, and they have got that buzz, that
enthusiasm which makes it so much easier for the group to rehearse and
make great music.”
Jenny Seo, Australian Youth Orchestra String Quartet
“The YACA workshops have provide everyone with fresh insight and
inspiration in a friendly and supportive environment.”
Camilla Tafra, YACA Participant
“YACA Armidale has inspired these young musicians
beyond what we could have hoped.”
Corinne Arter, Director, New England Conservatorium of Music
Stage 1 - YACA Armidale (NSW)
Australian Youth Orchestra String Quartet
Stage I: 17 - 26 September 2006
Stage 2 - YACA Armidale (NSW)
Australian Youth Orchesttra String Quartet
Stage II : 15 - 24 October 2006
In Stage 1 the Australian Youth Orchestra String
Quartet rehearsed in Brisbane under the direction
of professional musicians - Michele Walsh (Head
of Strings at Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith
University) and Patricia Pollett (Associate Professor
at the University of Queensland - before travelling
to Coffs Harbour for a public performance.
The Australian Youth Orchestra String Quartet
comprises of some of AYO’s best musicians. As
well as helping the four musicians prepare for
their own upcoming performances, rehearsals
were used to share teaching tips and techniques
they would then employ themsleves when tutoring
the young regional participants. The Quartet then
travelled to Armidale to present YACA Armidale,
the first instalment of AYO’s two stage Young
Australian Concert Artists program for 2006.
Wokshops were presented by the Australian Youth
Orchestra String Quartet and the program’s two
music directors.
In Stage 2 the Australian Youth Orchestra String
Quartet rehearsed in Brisbane before their
performance at the Brisbane office Mallesons
Stephen Jacuqes, AYO’s National YACA Partner for
2006.
The Quartet then travelled to Tamworth for an
evening performance at the Tamworth Regional
Conservatorium then to Armidale to undertake
workshops. In a combined performance 40 young
string players from Armidale, Tamworth, Coffs
Harbour and Mullumbimby performed in a concert
alongside the Australian Youth Orchestra String
Quartet members and participants of the New
England Conservatorium of Music’s Beginner
String Program. This concluded the regional
outreach and education section of the YACA
program for 2006.
The Australian Youth Orchestra String Quartet then
returned to Brisbane for their final performance
at Government House, hosted by The Governor of
Queensland, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce.
Concerts featured prominently in the YACA
program in 2006. Stage 1 featured three concerts
including a performance by the Australian Youth
Orchestra String Quartet hosted by ABC 4MBS
Studio in Brisbane. The second concert was a
twilight performance in Coffs Harbour hosted by
the Bunker Cartoon Gallery. The third concert
in Armidale was presented as part of the YACA
Workshops and was hosted by Peterson’s Winery.
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Program Director Keith Crellin with the Young Symphonists - Strings participants
YOUNG SYMPHONISTS
1 - 8 October 2006
Westminster School
Adelaide SA
Director/Conductor: Keith Crellin
Tutors
The Flinders Quartet:
Erica Kennedy (violin)
Matthew Tomkins (violin)
Helen Ireland (viola)
Zoë Knighton (cello)
Young-Hee Chan (double bass)
Repertoire:
Antonio VIVALDI Concerto for four violins in D Major RV 549
Peter Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade Op.48
Dimitri SHOSTAKOVICH Chamber Symphony Op.110a
- 8th Quartet arr. Barshai
Graeme KOEHNE String Quartet No. 2 Shaker Dances
Joseph SUK Meditation on the old Bohemian chorale
‘Saint Wenceslas’
Young Symphonists is an introduction to ensemble playing
for string players aged 12 - 17. For many participants Young
Symphonists may be their first opportunity to be part of
a string orchestra, rehearsing and performing important
repertoire and learning specific string techniques for
orchestral playing.
Twenty-nine musicians from all over Australia gathered at
Westminster School in Adelaide for the eight day residential
program which encompased a large and varied repertoire
for string chamber orchestra. The first day concluded
with a concert by the The Flinders Quartet from Melbourne
- Quartet-in-Residence and tutors at this year’s Young
Symphonists program. The Young Symphonists program
concluded with two public concerts held at the Elder Hall,
University of Adelaide.
“Young Symphonists has been an opportunity for me
to develop my playing and to enhance my passion
for music. I have been inspired by my peers and the
Flilders Quartet - I am in awe of everybody at the
camp!”
2006 Young Symphonists Participant
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Camerata Australia rehearse with Richard Gill and soloists
CAMERATA AUSTRALIA
23 October – 4 November 2006
Victorian Opera - Metamorphosis
Melba Hall, University of Melboure, Melbourne VIC
Conductor: Richard Gill OAM
Soloists:
Gary Rowley - Gregor Samsa
Judith Dodsworth - Grete
Ian Cousins - Mr Samsa
Theresa Borg - Mrs Samsa
Jacob Lane - Lodger
Samuel Dundas - Chief Clerk
Repertoire:
Brian HOWARD Metamorphosis
Camerata Australia presents exciting opportunities to
collaborate with some of Australia’s leading performing arts
organisations. Aimed at providing a platform for advanced
instrumentalists, on the verge of a professional career, to
gain further repertory knowledge and performance skills,
this unique program offers participants the opportunity
to become an integral part of one of Australia’s leading
performance and arts organisations as they rehearse, record
and perform together.
“Howard’s... orchestral scoring, beautifully realised by
the Australian Youth Orchestra’s 11-strong Camerata
Australia with guitarist Gary Norman, was both
powerful and carefully balanced by conductor Richard
Gill, who maintained the necessary balance between
his ensemble and singers.”
The Australian, 7 November 2006
In 2006, building on the success of the 2004 collaboration
with Opera Australia’s OzOpera for a performance of Ross
Edwards’ Christina’s World, Camerata Australia again joined
inspiring conductor and Victorian Opera Music Director,
Richard Gill in an intensive two-week performance and
rehearsal program. The program culminated in a concert
presentation of the chamber opera Metamorphosis by
Australian composer Brian Howard in Melba Hall, University
of Melbourne.
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Participants in the Melbourne International Festival of Brass in rehearsal
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF BRASS
25 September – 1 October 2006
Melbourne, VIC
Artistic Directors: Geoffrey Collinson and Michael Bertoncello
The greats of Australian and international brass playing
gathered in Melbourne in September for the 2006
Melbourne International Festival of Brass. Australian
Youth Orchestra supported the participation of five of
its brass players in the Festival. Participants performed
in masterclasses, undertook lessons, attended lectures
and observed workshop performances by the very finest
exponents of solo and orchestral brass performance.
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The ‘Queens Orchestra’ - Members of the Australian Youth Orchestra outside Parliament House, Canberra
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
14 March 2006
Queen’s Visit Performance
Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra ACT
Conductor: Max McBride
At the invitation of the Prime Minister, the Australian Youth
Orchestra played in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen
and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh at the official
dinner given by The Hon. John Howard MP, Prime Minister
of Australia and Mrs Janette Howard. In attendance were
members of both sides of Parliament, heads of industry and
members of the diplomatic corps.
20 - 21 May 2006
Australian National Anthem Project
Trackdown Studios, Sydney NSW
Conductor: Brett Weymark
Repertoire:
Christopher GORDON orch arr. Australian National Anthem
The Australian Youth Orchestra was invited by the Department
of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to record the Australian
National Anthem for a DVD presentation. Recorded for use
in the wider community, the DVD provides a range of options
for playing and singing the national anthem. Each version
comes with the choice of a visual presentation of the actual
performance or images of Australia. The Australian Youth
Orchestra provided the music only version.
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
3 November 2006
Gala Concert for Sydney University
Veterinarian Foundation
Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music,
Sydney NSW
Conductor: Marshall McGuire
Soloist: James Morrison, trumpet
AYO musicians gave a chamber orchestral performance at this
special benefit concert to raise runds for the Veterinary Science
Foundation and its work for science, research, education and
the health and welfare of animals of all kinds.
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Bundaberg’s successful applicants - Ashely Carter (trombone), Ainsleigh Coates (double bass) and Ryan Zunker (trumpet)
NATIONAL AUDITIONS FOR 2007 PROGRAMS
APPLICANTS
12-15 years
16-19 years
20-24 years
25+ years
Total
52
297
472
41
862
Total Male
Total Female
299
563
STATE OF ORIGIN
Victoria
New South Wales
South Australia
Western Australia
Queensland
Tasmania
Australian Captial Territory
Northern Territory
Total
International
189
260
63
87
166
17
63
9
854
8
“We would have traveled to Brisbane for the
audition if that was the only option, but it would
have turned into a huge ‘field trip’ for the whole
family. We would have had to take the two boys,
Ainsleigh and her double bass… It was absolutely
fantastic having the auditions in Bundaberg this
year.”
Ross Coates, father of Ainsleigh Coates who was
one of the three successful applicants from the
new audition centre of Bundaberg
Brisbane:
Bundaberg:
Darwin:
Perth:
Adelaide:
Hobart:
Melbourne:
Albury:
Canberra:
Sydney:
Orange:
11-15 & 19 August 2006
13-14 August 2006
15 August & 4 September 2006
16, 17, 27 August & 2-3 September 2006
14, 19, 20, 31 August & 1 September 2006
12, 21, 30 August 2006
22-29 August 2006
25-26 August 2006
23-24 & 28-29 August & 2 September 2006
16-22 & 30-31 August & 2-4 September 2006
20 August & 1 September 2006
A total of 862 aspiring musicians from across Australia and
overseas applied for AYO’s 2007 programs submitting a total
of 2,555 program applications. 29% of these applicants were
auditioning for AYO programs for the first time. Auditions were held
in all state capitals in a variety of venues. A three-year funding
commitment from the Macquarie Bank Foundation enabled the
National Auditions Program to be expanded in 2006 to include
Darwin and the regional centres of Bundaberg in Queensland and
Albury and Orange in New South Wales.
NATIONAL AUDITIONS PANEL
Strings, Harp & Piano
Max McBride (Australian Capital Territory); Marshall McGuire (New
South Wales); Patricia Pollett (Queensland)
Woodwind and Brass
Elizabeth Koch (South Australia) and Benjamin Marks (Victoria);
Percussion
John Arcaro (Victoria) and Brian Nixon (New South Wales)
Words About Music
Vincent Plush (Queensland) and Angela Turner (Queensland)
Arts Administration
Maricha Miles (Queensland)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2006
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PROGRAM PARTNERS 2006
National Music Camp
Composition Program
Words About Music Program
Arts Administration Program
The Australian Youth Orchestra
New Music Now
Season I
Season II
ACO Emerging Artists
TSO/AYO Orchestral Career Development
Camerata Australia
Young Symphonists - Strings
The Kingston Sedgefield (Australia)
Charitable Trust managed by
Orchestral Fellowships
Young Australian Concert Artists
Melbourne International Festival of Brass
National Auditions Program
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SUPPORTERS 2006
Australian Youth Orchestra is supported by the
Australian Government
Providing a home for AYO
National Program Partner
National Auditions Partner
The Kingston Sedgefield (Australia)
Charitable Trust managed by
National Airline Partner
Commissioning Partner
Young Symphonists Strings Partner
International Airline
Partner
Event Partners
Logistics Partner
Corporate Partner
Corporate Partner
Corporate Entertaining
Website Partner
Media Supporter
Honorary Auditors
Chamber Partner
Images, Love ad campaign
Business Development
Season Partner
Creative Partner
2007 Campaign Partner
National YACA Partner
Jellyfish Graphics - Design
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INTERNATIONAL TOUR FUND DONORS 2006
Australian Youth Orchestra appreciates the generosity of
our International Tour Fund Donors:
FOUNDING DONOR
Sheldon Trainor
CONCERTMASTER DONOR ($25,000)
Sheldon Trainor
SECTION DONOR ($10,000)
The Cybec Foundation
PRINCIPAL PLAYER DONORS ($3,000)
Ambac
Anonymous 2
Martin & Susie Dickson
Nancy Fox & Bruce Arnold
Professor Malcolm Gillies
Virginia Gordon
Alan Jenkins
Alan McCormack
Professor Di Yerbury AO
Ron, Lynn & Marcus Ogden
Roslyn Wells & John Hobson
INDIVIDUAL SECTION PLAYER DONORS ($1,000)
Anonymouse
Paul Armstrong
Greg Barns
Dr Bruce Caldwell
Alan & Jillian Cobb
Linda English
Daniel & Helen Gauchat
Ian & Cass George
J.P. Gordon
Virginia Gordon
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Dr Des AM & Janette Griffin
Michael & Gloria Herbert
Arthur Koumoukelis
Kwai-Sim Lee
Dr Dennis Mather
Siimon Reynolds
John Sharpe
Yosi Tal
Sheldon Trainor
UBS AG Australia
Cath Ward
GREEN ROOM DONORS (up to $1,000)
Anonymous 4
Elsum Family
Don Farrands
Tony Grybowski
Stephen & Kylie King
Siobhan Lenihan
Maurice Newman
Tucker’s Liechart Loft
Merilyn Webb
AWARDS AND BURSARIES 2006
Australian Youth Orchestra offers a variety of scholarships
and bursaries to participants. The recipients in 2006 were:
AYO/ABC Classic FM/Symphony Australia
Music Presentation Fellowship 2006
Recipient
Angarad Davies
Australian Youth Orchestra Arts Administration
Fellowships
Sydney Symphony
Australian Youth Orchestra
OzOpera
Musica Viva
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Recipient: Angela Chilcott
Recpient: Victoria Stanley
Recpient: Lara Jensen
Recpient: Sarah Hendriks
Recpient: Morwenna Collett
Dorothy Fraser Memorial Scholarship
This biennial Scholarship initiated in 1993 was made possible
through the generous bequest of the late Dorothy Fraser. Aware
of the difficulties facing young women who embark on a career in
classical music, Dorothy Fraser entrusted her estate to Australia
Youth Orchestra for the sole purpose of supporting further study
by female students of an orchestral instrument. The adjudication
process of the Dorothy Fraser Scholarship is entirely separate to
Australian Youth Orchestra’s National Auditions for performance
based programs.
Recipients
Dorothy Fraser Scholarships awarded in 2006 [won in 2005]:
Minah Choe (NSW) - Cello
Genevieve Clifford (VIC) - Horn
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Financial Assistance
National Music Camp - 37 recipients
The Australian Youth Orchestra (Season I & II) - 14 recipients
Financial Assistance Donors
National Music Camp
The Ruth Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Sabina Hellman Memorial Bursary,
The Friends of Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Kenneth Hunt Memorial Fund
Hunters Hill Music Club (Frank Ward Memorial Fund)
Henry Jacono Scholarship
Alan McCormack
Order of Australia - NSW
Order of Australia - WA
Cath Ward
The Australian Youth Orchestra (Season I & II)
David Dinte
Mallesons Stephen Jaques
Mary & Michael Whelan Trust
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2006
Founders
Professor John Bishop OBE
Ruth D. Alexander
Patron
Professor Di Yerbury AO
Foundation Member
Ron Maslyn Williams
Honorary Life Members
Leonard Amadio AM
David Bishop OAM
Margaret Greene
Donald Hazelwood AO OBE
Professor John Hopkins OBE
J. Leonard Porter
Professor Peter Sculthorpe AO OBE
Graham Wood OAM
International Associates
Anthony Fogg
Trevor Green
The Rt. Hon Earl of Harewood KBE
Professor John Hopkins OBE
Tan Li-Hua
Countess Carlo Lovatelli
William Lyne AM CBE
Sir Charles Mackerras AC OBE
Patricia Phelps de Cisneros
John Williams AO OBE
Professor Peter Sculthorpe AO OBE
Staff Listing
Colin Cornish
Bronwyn Lobb
Victoria Neas
Chief Executive Officer
Artistic Administrator
Assistant Artistic Administrator/YOA Coordinator
Lucy Papworth
Victoria Stanley
Peter Murray
Joy Leaper
Lisa Martin
Carmel Haren
Karen Wu
Susan Lyons
Debbie McInnes
Acting Operations Manager (May 07 - )
Operations Coordinator (Jan 06 - )
Marketing & Development Manager
Communications Coordinator (Mar 06 - )
Development Coordinator (Dec 06 - )
Finance & Administration Manager (Jul 06 - )
Assistant Accountant (Feb 07 - )
Administrative Assistant
Publicist (Feb 06 - )
(Aug 06 - )
Pamela Thornton
Arissara Chitsuwan
Stephen Hall
Noel Annett
Peta Partridge
Angela Turner
Marc Warry
Planning & Operations Manager (Jul 96 - Jun 07)
Assistant Accountant (Oct 05 - Feb 06)
Finance Manager (Mar 06 - Jul 06)
Operations Coordinator (Sept 01 - Sept 06)
Operations Coordinator (Feb 04 - Jan 06)
Publications Coordinator (May 05 - Jan 06)
Communications Coordinator (Jun 03 - Jan 06)
Youth Orchestra Australia Coordinator (Mar 03 - Jan 06)
Siobhan Lenihan
Youth Orchestra Australia Coordinator (Mar 06 - Jan 07)
Maggie Wojciechowska Development Coordinator (Mar 06 - Dec 06)
Volunteers
Patrick Brislan
Lyn Brislan
Alida Farrands
Sue Gillies
Keith Reeve AM
Katie Spicer
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PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 2006
NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP
ALEXANDER ORCHESTRA
+ Concertmaster
* Denotes Principal player
Remainder of section listed
in alphabetical order
Violin I
Edwina Hookey +
Alison Brown
Rachel Cowley
Glenn Christensen
Sarah Fitzgerald
Caroline Hopson
Sophie Hudgell
Monique Irik
Jasmine Jeffs
Natalie Little
Kelly Roberts
Marine Thollot
Paul Tulloch
Lee Thompson
Stanley Wang
Nelson Yarwood
Violin II
Abigail Rakhlin *
Celia Brown
Peter Clark
Emmanuelle Fonsny
Inga Franks
Isabel Hede
Rebecca Lovett
Madeline Procopio
Hayato Simpson
Emily Sinden
Astrid Sugden
Alexander Vickery
Viola
Su-Ying Aw *
Elizabeth Bingham
William Clark
Elsbeth Falster
Finn Gilfedder-Cooney
Alexina Hawkins
Thomas Higham
Hana Hobiger
Julia Horneman
Ramana Kumar
Matthew McCann
Elena Pini
Cello
Jennifer Mills *
Alexander Hodder
Shandelle Horsford
Roslyn Lee
Rebecca Linquist
Thomas Marlin
Therese O’Brien
Freya Schack-Arnott
Alistair Sung
Joseph Troy
Hilary Wilson\Diana Wuli
Double Bass
Annabella Leslie *
Josef Bisits
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William Jackson
Alexander Johnson
Peter Kossen
Douglas Rutherford
Flute
Hayley Radke *
Alexandra Castle
Emily Clements
Oboe
Jonathan Ryan *
Stephanie Pitt
Karina Window
Clarinet
Ritched Sholl *
Nick Carey
Kathy Jensen
Louise Snow
Bassoon
Jackie Hansen *
Stefanie Ghiocas
Matthew Toffolon
Horn
Alexander Love *
Deepa Goonetilleke
Alexis Routley
Josephine Smith
Robert Stonestreet
Trumpet
Huw Dann *
Stuart McCorkelle
Simon Hilberding
Trombone
Todd Burke *
Neill Ryan
Bass Trombone
Lucas Clayton
Saxophone
Cameron Harker
Tuba
Stevan Pavlovic
Timpani/Percussion
Andrew Castles *
Adam Dickson
Chiron Meller
Rosie Halsmith
Harp
Michael Stevens
Ingrid Bauer *
Hillary Manning
BISHOP ORCHESTRA
+ Concertmaster
* Denotes Principal player
Remainder of section listed
in alphabetical order
Violin I
Jennen Ngiau-Keng +
Zoë Bloomfield
Tara Chambers
Kate Cuddihy
Fiona Doig
Hannah Donohoe
Katrina Frewen-Lord
Stephanie Fulton
Sarah-Jane Meyer
Christina Morris
Anna O’Brien
Erin Patrick
Julia Stevens
Jeremy Sung
Jessie Swan
Violin II
Amy Furfaro *
Daina Bogdanovics
Catherine Carlyle
Michael Cordery
Lucy Crawford
Renee Heron
Cameron Jamieson
Hannah Keese
Jenny Marshall
Hugh Middleton
Lucas O’Brien
Lachlan O’Donnell
Annie Roberts
Christine Wang
Viola
Nicholas Hancox *
Kate Austen
Daniel Edwards
Stefanie Farrands
Jody Fisher
Victoria McDonald
Sarah Milne
Valerie Morgan-Pertus
Nicole Reynolds
Claire Roberts-Thomson
Michael Webb
Emma Walsh
Cello
Christopher Pidcock *
Imogen Brown
Alison Cook
William Hewer
Ella Jamieson
Sebastian Lyndon-Gee
Timmothy Oborne
Daniel Pini
Lily Thornton
Kim Worley
Double Bass
Paul O’Brien *
Justin Bullock
Sarah Crowley
Stephanie Hansen
Andrew Lesnewski
Alan Moxey
Owen Slater
Chloe-Ann Williamson
Flute
Alistair Howlett *
Kate Lawson
Jessica Lee
Oboe
Jessica Foot *
Amelia Coleman
Tilly Junker
Clarinet
Richard Sholl *
Macarthur Clough *
Alex Morris
Alexander Roberts
Bassoon
Tamasin Meller *
Greg Taylor
Chloe Turner
Horn
Katy Hermann *
Dean Fanning
Marian Lesslie
Robert Shirley
Kerry Thomas
Trumpet
James Polack *
Matthew Bailey
Benn Blake
Tristan Rebien
Samantha Robinson
Trombone
Joshua Davis*
Damian Patti
Bass Trombone
Nicholas Loye
Tuba
Antonio Neilley Menendez
de Llano
Timpani/Percussion
Oliver Blake
Adam Dickson
Catherine Betts
Timothy Brigden
Rosie Halsmith
Laura Holian
William Jackson
Chiron Meller
Jennifer Morrish
Veronica Walshaw
Harp
Maryanne Tucker *
Hilary Manning
Tegan Peemoeller
Piano
Peter Dumsday
Julie Bowden
JOHN HOPKINS CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA
+ Concertmaster
* Section Leader
Remainder of section listed
in alphabetical order.
Violin I
Elizabeth Gormley +
concertmaster
Emily Blake
Alicia Casey
Esther Chang
Natasha Conrau
Alexandra Kullen
Joey Neeman
Emily Tulloch
Dorothy Yukilis
Violin II
Jenny Seo *
Sarah Blackman
Rhianwen Bramble
David Dalseno
Fiona Goodhew
Melanie Koeller
Sarah Ryan
Marika Wanklyn
Viola
Trent Oliver *
Katie Bennett
Thomas Chawner
Alexander Colding-Smith
Laura Curotta
Cecile Ross
Cello
Charlotte Roberts *
Jessica Nichols
Mathisha Panagoda
Elle Spicer
Double Bass
Gareth Hill *
Ben Farrands
ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Angela Chilcott
Morwenna Collett
Sarah Hendriks
Lara Jensen
Erin McNamara
Victoria Stanley
WORDS ABOUT MUSIC
Christina Abdul-Karim
Catherine Arthurson
Jade Barker
Angharad Davis
Emily Heylen
Ingrid Martin
COMPOSERS
Anne Cawrse
Julian Langdon
Cyrus Meurant
Nicole Murphy
Melisande Wright
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 2006
THE AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
SEASON I
+ Concertmaster
* Section Leader
Remainder of section listed
in alphabetical order.
Gareth Hill
Kirsty Newton
Paul O’Brien
Leanda Smith
Amanda Tio
Violin I
Elizabeth Gormley +
Rohana Brown
Fiona Doig
Amy Furfaro
Matthew Hesse
Ingrid Homburg
Edwina Hookey
Claire Kelly
Clare Miller
Melanie O’Sullivan
Liisa Pallandi
Jenny Seo
Rebecca Seymour
Emily Tulloch
Rebecca Wade
Daniel Wahl
Flute
Alexis Kenny *
Alistair Howlett
Rebecca Johnson
Hayley Radke
Piccolo
Rebecca Johnson
Violin II
Jennen Ngiau-Keng *
Rebecca Adler
Sarah Blackman
Felicite Heine
Monique Irik
Sylwia Kowalik
Claire Lang
Adrian Mansukhani
Yuhki Mayne
Christina Morris
Clare O’Brien
Sarah Ryan
Kate Sullivan
Jonathan Wong
Viola
Monica Claire Csaba *
Su-Ying Aw
Alice Buckingham
Stefanie Farrands
Kathryn McKay
James Munro
Katherine Potter
Emma Pringle
Luke Spicer
Sarah Thomas
Michael Trauer
Aaron Wyatt
Cello
Paul Zabrowarny *
Thomas Marlin
Louise McKay
Jennifer Mills
Mathisha Panagoda
Christopher Pidcock
Dale Rickert
Eve Silver
Richard Vaudrey
Diana Wuli
Double Bass
Liz Hawryluk*
Ben Farrands
Ben Hanlon
Oboe
Jessica Foot *
Stephanie Pitt
Jonathan Ryan
Cor Anglais
Jonathan Ryan
Clarinet
Mitchell Berick *
Nick Carey
Macarthur Clough
Bass Clarinet
Alexander Roberts
Bassoon
Emily Stone *
Jackie Hansen
Tamasin Meller
Contrabassoon
Jackie Hansen
Horn
Julian Leslie *
Elizabeth Gorringe
Katy Hermann
Andrew Kopittke
Rosemary Savage
Trumpet
Chris Williams *
Benn Blake
Huw Dann
David Timlin
Trombone
Todd Burke *
Damian Patti
Bass Trombone
Nicholas Loye
Tuba
Antonio Neilley Menendez
de Llano*
Timpani
Leah Scholes
Percussion
Leah Scholes *
Louise Conroy
Stephen Fitzgerald
Murray Parker
Harp
Liena Lacey*
Maryanne Tucker
Celeste
Stephen van der Hoek
Mandolin
Alexander Semyonov
SEASON II
+ Concertmaster
* Denotes principal
Remainder of section listed
in alphabetical order.
Violin I
Jennen Ngiau-Keng +
Emily Blake
Lorraine Chan
Fiona Doig
Amy Furfaro
Ingrid Homburg
Clare Miller
Liisa Pallandi
Sarah Ryan
Jenny Seo
Emily Tulloch
Lara Viskovich
Daniel Wahl
Christine Wang
Jonathan Wong
Pascale Whiting
Violin II
Elizabeth Gormley *
Rebecca Adler
Sarah Blackman
Edwina George
Felicite Heine
Matthew Hesse
Edwina Hookey
Claire Kelly
Claire Lang
Adrian Mansukhani
Yuhki Mayne
Christina Morris
Kate Sullivan
Kate Suthers
Viola
Luke Spicer *
Su-Ying Aw
Charlotte Burbrook de Vere
Thomas Chawner
Stefanie Farrands
Katherine McKay
Valerie Morgan-Pertus
William Murray
Rebecca Parfitt
Sarah Thomas
Michael Trauer
Aaron Wyatt
Cello
Eve Silver *
Ewen Bramble
Louise McKay
Thomas Marlin
Jennifer Mills
Jessica Nichols
Christopher Pidcock
Rebecca Proietto
Patrick Suthers
Diana Wuli
Double Bass
Ben Hanlon *
Justin Bullock
Ben Farrands
Liz Hawryluk
Gareth Hill
Kirsty Newton
Amanda Tio
Leanda Smith
Flute
Alistair Howlett *
Hayley Radke
Flute/Piccolo
Alexandra Castle
Jessica Lee
Flute/Alto
Kiri Birtles
Oboe
Jessica Foot *
Michael Powell
Karina Window
Oboe/Cor Anglais
Stephanie Pitt
Jonathan Ryan
Clarinet
Mitchell Berick *
Richard Sholl
Trumpet
Kirsty Biggs
Huw Dann
Stuart McCorkelle
James Polack
Trombone
Joshua Davis *
Todd Burke
Trombone/Bass Trumpet
Damian Patti
Bass Trombone
Nicholas Loye
Tuba
Antonio Neilley Menendez
de Llano *
Stevan Pavlovic
Harp
Liena Lacey *
Maryanne Tucker
Piano
Stephen Whale *
Thomas Johnson
Timpani
Adam Jeffrey *
Percussion
Leah Scholes *
Oliver Blake
Tim Brigden
Andrew Castles
Louise Conroy
Natasha French
Holly Norman
Murray Parker
Clarinet/Eb Clarinet
Macarthur Clough
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Nick Carey
Alexander Roberts
Bassoon
Emily Stone *
Claire Bancroft
Tamasin Meller
Bassoon/Contrabassoon
Will Fitzgibbon
Jackie Hansen
Horn
Julian Leslie *
Elizabeth Gorringe
Andrew Kopittke
Frankie Lo Surdo
Alexander Love
Alexis Routley
Rosemary Savage
Robert Shirley
Josephine Smith
Trumpet/Piccolo
Chris Williams *
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PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS 2006
NEW
MUSIC
NOW
MSO
TSO/AYO
Violin I
Vanessa Baker
Edwina Hookey
Rohana Brown
Violin I
Rebecca Adler
Rohana Brown
Felicite Heine
Ingrid Homburg
Edwina Hookey
Jenny Khafagi
Anya Muston
Claire O’Brien
Violin II
Emily Tulloch
Viola
Anna Colville
Cello
Eve Silver
Double Bass
Paul O’Brien
Flute/Piccolo
Kate Lawson
Oboe
Jessica Foot
Clarinet/E flat
Macarthur Clough
Bassoon/Contrabassoon
Simone Walters
Alto Saxophone
Cameron Harker
Tenor Saxophone
Ben Carey
Horn I
Robert Shirley
Horn II
Alexis Routley
Trumpet
Chris Williams
Trombone
Todd Burke
Tuba
Antonio Neilley Menendez
de Llano
Percussion/Timpani
Adam Jeffrey
Timothy Brigden
Piano
Peter Dumsday
YOUNG
YOUNG
FELLOWSHIP ORCHESTRAL AUSTRALIAN SYMPHONISTS
CAREER
CONCERT
* Denotes principal
STAGE I
DEVELOPMENT
ARTISTS
Violin
Violin I
Viola
Alex Brogan
Monica Claire Csaba
Cello
Paul Zabrowarny
Eve Silver
Double Bass
Peter McLean
Liz Hawryluk
STAGE II
Violin
Rohana Brown
Cello
Eve Silver
Double Bass
Peter McLean
Violin II
Amy Furfaro
Adrian Mansukahni
Claire Miller
Melanie O’Sullivan
Jenny Seo
Jonathan Wong
Viola
Su-Ying Aw
Alice Buckingham
Monica Claire Csaba
Christian Read
Luke Spicer
Aaron Wyatt
Viola
Katherine Potter
Cello
Lisa Miller
CAMERATA
AUSTRALIA VICTORIAN
OPERA
Violin
Edwina Hookey
Melanie O’Sullivan
ACO
EMERGING
ARTISTS
Cello
Louise McKay
Christopher Pidcock
Eve Silver
Paul Zabrowarny
Double Bass
Liz Hawryluk
Gareth Hill
Amanda Tio
Viola
Katherine Potter
Oboe
Huw Jones
Violin
Victoria Jacono
Jennen Ngiau-Keng
Marianne Broadfoot
Bassoon
Emily Stone
Clarinet
Mitchell Berick
Bassoon/Contrabassoon
Jackie Hansen
Double Bass
Peter McLean
E Flat Clarinet
Macarthur Clough
Horn
Elizabeth Gorringe
Cello
Eve Silver
Horn
Julian Leslie
Andrew Kopittke
Elizabeth Gorringe
Rosemary Savage
Percussion/Timpani
Stephen Fitzgerald
Adam Jeffrey
Trumpet
Kirsty Biggs
Tristan Rebien
Trombone
Damian Patti
Bass Trombone
Nick Loye
Percussion/Timpani
Adam Jeffrey
Harp
Liena Lacey
Australian Youth Orchestra
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AUSTRALIAN YOUTH
ORCHESTRA STRING
QUARTET
Violin
Richard Pollett
Jenny Seo
Viola
Charlote Burbrook de Vere
Cello
Alison Cook
Flute/Piccolo
Alastair Howlett
Clarinet
Hanae Seto
Electric Guitar
Gary Norman
Soprano/Tenor Saxophone
Cameron Harker
Andrew Howes *
Catherine Carlyle
Glenn Christensen
Imogen Gilfedder-Cooney
Alexandra Isted
Hannah Keese
Monique Lapins
MadelineProcopio
Violin II
Yuhki Mayne *
Tara Chambers
Peter Clark
Sarah Fitzgerald
Sophie Hudgell
Julia Stevens
MarineThollot
Lee Thompson
Viola
Stefanie Farrands *
William Clark
Thomas Higham
Elsbeth Falster
Claire Roberts-Thomson
Cello
Timmothy Oborne *
Hannah Dobson
Melissa Hart
Thomas Marlin
Jack Ward
Double Bass
Ben Farrands *
Alan Moxey
Bartholomew Woodham
MELBOURNE
INTERNATIONAL
FESTIVAL OF
BRASS
Horn
Katy Hermann
Trumpet
Chris Williams
Trombone
Joshua Davis
Bass Trombone
Nicholas Loye
Tuba
Antonio Neilley Menendez
de Llano
2006 ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
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