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the australian
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2009 Annual Report
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CONTENTS
Vision & Mission
4
From the Chair
From the CEO
6
Board of Directors
Committees
7
8
2009 AYO Programs
Participants summary
9
10
NATIONAL AUDITIONS FOR 2009 PROGRAMS
Auditions Summary
Supporters
12
13
14
International Tour Fund Donors Awards & Bursaries
15
Organisation 2009
Programs & Participants
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11
Program Partners
Financial Report
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16
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VISION & MISSION
Vision
Mission
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.
To provide professional leadership and inspiration to talented
young Australian musicians, enabling them to expand and extend
their classical music education training and experience, through
national and international programs and performance of the
highest standards.
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FROM THE CHAIR
2009 represented a year of continuing
consolidation for the AYO. The organisation’s
programs extended to every state and
territory of Australia, engaging over 300
selected musicians from the ages of 12 to 30.
at different stages in their professional development. We are immensely
grateful for the significant investment of the Australian Government
and we acknowledge the continued interest by and support of training
of young musicians by the Minister for the Arts, Peter Garrett AM. We
welcome the commitment by the federal government in the 2009
budget to maintain AYO’s current funding level for another four years.
It is rewarding to reflect upon AYO’s
achievements throughout the year. In his
memorable introductory talk to the musicians
at National Music Camp, Director Paul Dean
emphasised the importance of taking musical
risks and expressed his hope that Camp
would provide players with a stimulating,
transformative and energising experience.
Judging from the performances elicited from our players, he achieved
this ambition.
We could not achieve our goals without the support of many corporate
and foundation partners and in particular I would like to pay tribute
to our Principal Sponsor, Accenture. AYO’s Major Program Partner,
Colonial Foundation Trust supports a number of important regional
and instrumental programs for young musicians while our International
Tour partner, Downer EDI is providing special support towards the next
international Tour by AYO.
Of great importance to the ongoing viability of AYO are the in-kind and
financial contributions provided by a range of partner organisations, and
especially by individual donors to our Financial Assistance program and
International Touring Fund.
Following the success of National Music Camp, the two seasons of the
Australian Youth Orchestra showcased the talents of Australia’s finest
young musicians in a series of highly successful performances. In
February, the Orchestra worked with one of the international rising stars
of the conducting world, Alexander Shelley, performing in Melbourne,
Geelong, and Sydney as well as in the Great Hall of Parliament House,
Canberra. The Orchestra’s second season in July saw the completion of
the highly acclaimed Beethoven Festival under the direction of John
Nelson, one of the world’s finest Beethoven interpreters. Presented in
association with The Adelaide Festival Centre Trust, these performances
of Beethoven symphonies and piano concertos delighted audiences,
impressed the critics and most importantly provided the musicians with
the opportunity to study and perform these symphonic masterworks.
This experience was both informative and stimulating and will
undoubtedly assist their understanding and interpretation of this great
music for years to come.
The AYO Council met for the first time in February 2009. This new body
has already contributed expertise and advice to both the Board and the
CEO, and has supported our vision in many forums around the country
and internationally. I extend sincere thanks to all Council members for
their contribution and commitment.
The number of AYO programs presented in 2009 and their geographic
spread would be enormously challenging for any organisation. The
success of AYO’s broad and wide-ranging activities is a testimony
to the skill and talent of our small and exceptionally hard-working
administration team. CEO Colin Cornish has continued to guide the
organisation with strong leadership and imaginative vision and he is
supported by the unflagging drive and dedication of the AYO’s managers
and staff.
The AYO recorded a strong financial result in 2009 achieving a net
operating surplus of $611,127. This was achieved despite a difficult
financial climate through rigorous cost control and importantly,
successful fund-raising efforts by our staff, committees and board
directors.
I would like to thank my colleagues on the AYO Board who gave many
hours of their time and their expertise as well as financial support to AYO.
I thank director Keith Crellin who resigned from the Board in 2009 for his
support as an Audition Panel member and as a member of the Artistic
Advisory Committee
A decision to build an endowment fund was made by the Board in 2009
which will ultimately provide as many scholarships as are required by
eligible players thereby ensuring the widest access to AYO programs by
Australia’s most talented young musicians.
Importantly, I congratulate the hundreds of young musicians who
reached new performance heights with the AYO in 2009.
Mary Vallentine AO
Chairman
AYO’s partnerships with government and the private sector underpin
the quality of the organisation’s diverse program offerings for musicians
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FROM THE CEO
Throughout 2009, 360 young musicians from every
state and territory participated in one or more
AYO orchestral training programs, surrounding
themselves with the best young musicians in the
country and with some of the world’s finest directors
and tutors.
Auditions for positions in 2009 were held in every
capital city and Townsville, Armidale, and Orange
during 2009 and 863 musicians competed for
the 360 positions. The year commenced with
National Music Camp held once again at the Elder
Conservatorium at the University of Adelaide. In his
first year as Music Director, Paul Dean proved an
inspirational leader for staff and participants and many exciting performances were
given by the three orchestras, numerous chamber ensembles, the Composition
Ensemble supported by students in the Arts Administration and Words about
Music programs. The University of Adelaide provided significant support and we
are grateful for their ongoing assistance to AYO National Music Camp.
Many of the younger members of National Music Camp travelled to Orange, NSW
at Easter to participate in the AYO Young Symphonists week-long program. The
standard of the string playing under the direction of Elizabeth Wallfisch, and the
Wind, Brass, Percussion ensemble directed by David Elton showed that this age
group (12 – 17) are capable of great things. For the first time in 2009, these two
groups of players totalling 120 joined forces to enjoy a session for full orchestra.
This was received very enthusiastically by the students and contributed to the
development of ensemble skills so markedly, that we plan to continue this joint
session each year.
Geoffrey Lancaster brought his ‘Style’ back to the AYO at Easter sharing classical
performance practice with 30 musicians during the AYO Style Workshop this time
at the Queensland Conservatorium. This program which combines seminars,
rehearsals, and performance practice attracts many senior AYO players providing
them with a learning experience not available elsewhere in Australia.
In July thousands witnessed the final performances of the Beethoven Cycle
presented in association with The Adelaide Festival Centre Trust. John Nelson
returned to prepare 6 symphonies bringing the cycle to a close with the
monumental ‘Choral’ Symphony. This was a great learning experience for the
players and a very rewarding collaboration. We look forward to working on similar
projects and to building the audience we have developed for AYO in Adelaide.
The AYO Chamber Music Camp convened in Armidale, NSW utilizing the facilities
of the New England Conservatorium and Armidale Town Hall. Forty players were
coached and challenged by a superb line-up of music staff led by esteemed
violinist Anthony Marwood. It was rewarding to see many local supporters in
Armidale at the performances following the previous years’ programs in the area.
The AYO Wind Quintet ventured to the Northern Territory in May giving concerts
in Darwin and collaborating as workshop leaders with the Darwin Youth Orchestra
and associated Music Camps. Simultaneously, an AYO String Quartet was coaching
members of the Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra and presenting recitals in the
Wollongong area of NSW.
AYO’s partnerships with the Tasmanian and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have
an integral importance in the AYO’s professional pathway program, and in 2009
Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 under TSO Chief conductor Sebastian Lang-Lessing
proved profoundly inspiring as the culmination of the mentored rehearsal project.
The fellowships for elite young string players with members of the MSO provide
a highly practical and direct experience of professional orchestral life, and in 2009
“Head Mentor” MSO violinist Monica Curro provided strong guidance to the fellows
in making the challenging transition into the professional world.
These examples highlight the richness of the spectrum of opportunities which
AYO is able to provide for young musicians, as well as the positive impact which the
AYO’s activities have for communities all over Australia.
2009 featured many artists and musical leaders who contributed to the vitality of
AYO’s activities. National Music Camp was especially enhanced by the inspirational
contributions of Director Paul Dean and international conductor/directors
Francois-Xavier Roth (France), James Judd (USA) and Fioanuala Hunt (Ireland),
working in well-chosen and tremendously exciting concert programs. This
exceptional combination of musical leaders was supported by a strong faculty of
tutors and mentors who through their great dedication, succeeded in generating
a collegiate and productive environment for Camp. The conductors of the two
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AYO Seasons, Alexander Shelley and John Nelson were excellent leaders and core
to the success of the Orchestra’s achievements. Other notable presences in AYO’s
2009 programs included the violinist and director Anthony Marwood, one of the
UK’s most active and creative performers, who led the Chamber Music Camp held
in Armidale, and cellist Matthew Barley who contributed valuable insights into the
creativity of contemporary instrumental musicianship for participants in the MSO
string fellowships program. Geoffrey Lancaster, one of Australia’s most respected
authorities on “period performance” styles, shared his deep knowledge of the
classical repertoire with participants in AYO Style Workshop, providing new insights
into musical interpretation. Indeed the list of exceptional individuals who made
musical contributions to the 2009 program to enable AYO to attain the levels of
excellence to which it aspires, is extensive, and to all of these individuals we owe a
great debt of thanks.
As an indication of young people’s desire to participate in excellent music-making
we were delighted to receive more than one thousand applications for AYO
auditions in August 2009 to participate in the 2010 program, a significant increase
on the 863 applications received the previous year.
It was a relief to receive the news in May 2009 that the Australian Government
supported the AYO’s current funding level for another four years. This gives us
confidence to plan longer term and engage the best conductors and tutors for
all programs, to maintain our students’ financial assistance program and to tour
internationally in 2013. I am most grateful to the government and thank Minister
Garrett for his support and the staff at DEWHA for their ongoing interest and
assistance.
The AYO Young Symphonists Wind, Brass, Percussion; AYO Chamber Music Camp,
AYO Style Workshop, and AYO Ensemble in Residence programs are all made
possible thanks to the generous support of the Colonial Foundation Trust. Without
this support we would not be able to provide the comprehensive training pathway
from school age to those preparing to embark on a professional career in music.
We are also fortunate to have such a supportive Principal Sponsor as Accenture
and our partnership deepened in 2009. With Accenture’s assistance, AYO was able
to play a role in the rebuilding of communities devastated in the Black Saturday
bushfires by providing new musical instruments for the affected schools. Accenture
staff worked closely with AYO to undertake a review of our digital strategies which
will offer opportunities for innovation in the years ahead. I am very grateful to Jack
Percy, Robert Hohnen and all the staff at Accenture for their commitment to the
AYO and to the many young musicians who directly benefited from their support.
It is a pleasure to welcome Downer EDI as International Tour Partner. This support
has enabled AYO to undertake the extensive tour planned for 2010. We look
forward to working with Downer EDI in Australia and internationally during 2010.
Many individuals and Foundations contributed funds to provide financial assistance
to AYO participants. This support allowed us to provide support to pay program
fees and travel costs. My thanks to the many loyal donors who help fund the AYO’s
International Tours, in particular the Founding Donor of the International Tour Fund,
Sheldon Trainor. I look forward to seeing many of our donors on tour in July 2010 as
we perform in cities in Australia, China, and Europe.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has provided exceptional support through their
donations towards National Music Camp bursaries and the Regional Residencies
program. During 2009 Mallesons has also provided pro bono legal advice enabling
AYO to upgrade our Duty of Care and Working with Children policies.
We enjoy the excellent facilities provide at the Arts Exchange in The Rocks
and we thank Arts NSW for providing this opportunity to the AYO. I wish to
also acknowledge the long term support provided by our Honorary Auditors,
Sothertons, in particular, Gerry Papas, and am delighted that their support will
continue.
I am fortunate to have the support of an excellent management and administration
team. The extraordinary dedication and professionalism of this group is a major
contributing factor to the financial, artistic, and educational successes achieved in
2009.
My thanks to the Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Mary Vallentine, AO
for their support and valuable guidance. Their experience and expertise ensures the
continuing strength and future development of the AYO in the pursuit of our aim to
empower young Australians with musical knowledge and imagination.
Colin Cornish
Chief Executive Officer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In 2009 the Board of Directors of The Australian Youth Orchestra met four times.
Mary Vallentine AO
Lawrence Jacks
Arts Consultant
Appointed: 26 May 2007
Retired Principal Viola
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Office held:
• Chair (1 Sept 2007 - )
• Finance & Executive Committee (1 Sept 2007 - )
• Nominations Committee, Chair
• Artistic Advisory Committee
Luke Nestorowicz
Peter Grant
Management & Marketing Consultant
Consultant
Appointed: 1 September 2007
Office held:
• Deputy Chair (24 May 2008 - )
• Finance & Executive Committee
Michele Walsh
Head of Strings
Queensland Conservatorium
Griffith University
Appointed: 24 November 2001
Ronald Ogden
Economist
Appointed: 8 July 2005
• Artistic Advisory Committee, Chair
• Nominations Committee
Office held:
• Treasurer/Company Secretary (8 July 2005 - )
• Endowment Fund Committee
Frank Zipfinger
Chairman, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
• Endowment Fund Committee, Chair
Annabelle Chaplain
Non- Executive Director
Appointed: 1 December 2007
ITF Committee
Erin Flaherty
Commercial Manager and Company Secretary, Reliance Rail
Nancy Fox
Managing Director, AMBAC Financial Group
(Asia Pacific)
Appointed: 3 February 2001
Clare Pullar
Board Member of the Melba Conservatorium & Janet Clarke Hall,
University of Melbourne
• ITF Committee, Chair
• Nominations Committee
• Endowment Fund Committee
Keith Crellin OAM
Head of Strings,
Elder Conservatorium of Music, Adelaide University
(Senior Lecturer, Viola)
Resigned: 27 October 2009
• Artistic Advisory Committee
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COMMITTEES
Finance and Executive Committee
Nominations Committee
Mary Vallentine AO (Chair), Peter Grant, (Deputy Chair), Ronald
Ogden (Treasurer), Frank Zipfinger (Jan-June 2009), Nancy
Fox (July-Dec 2009), Colin Cornish (CEO), Stephen Hall (Acting
Financial Controller).
Mary Vallentine AO (Chair), Nancy Fox, Michele Walsh, Colin
Cornish (CEO).
In 2009 the Nominations Committee met three times.
In 2009 the Finance and Executive Committee met eight times.
Endowment Committee
Artistic Advisory Committee
Frank Zipfinger (Chair), Ron Ogden (Director), Clare Pullar (Director
from 23 May 2009), Peter Waters (non-Director), Colin Cornish
(CEO) and Alan Watt (Development Manager).
Michele Walsh (Chair), Jack Clegg (non-director), Keith Crellin
OAM (Director from May 2008 – October 2009) Lawrence Jacks
(Director), Elizabeth Koch OAM (non-director), Jim Koehne
(non-director), Siobhan Lenihan (non-director), Tim Matthies
(non-director), Marshall McGuire (non-director), Colin Cornish
(CEO), Victoria Eastwood (Artistic Administrator), Tim Kennedy
(Assistant Artistic Administrator & Youth Orchestras Australia
Coordinator), Lucy Papworth (Operations & Planning Manager).
In 2009 the Endowment Committee met five times.
In 2009 the Artistic Advisory Committee met three times.
International Tour Fund (ITF) Committee
Nancy Fox (Chair), Julie Brown (non-director), Gillian Clyde
(non-director), Roslyn Wells (non-director), Amanda Mark (nondirector), Colin Cornish (CEO), Alan Watt (Development Manager)
and Anna Gauchat (Development Coordinator).
In 2009 the International Tour Fund (ITF) Committee met
four times.
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2009 AYO PROGRAMS
National Music Camp
3 – 18 January, Adelaide, SA
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
String Fellowships
The Australian Youth Orchestra Season I
15 – 22 June, Melbourne, VIC
28 January – 15 February, Melbourne, VIC and Canberra, ACT
The Australian Youth Orchestra Season II
6 – 26 July, Adelaide, SA
Young Symphonists Strings
11 – 19 April, Orange, NSW
TSO Wind Brass and Percussion Fellowships
1 –7 September, Hobart, TAS
Young Symphonists Wind, Brass, and Percussion
11 – 19 April, Orange, NSW
TSO & AYO in Concert
8 – 13 September, Hobart, TAS
Style Workshop
12 – 20 April, Brisbane, QLD
Chamber Music Camp
24 September – 5 October, Sydney, NSW
Young Australian Concert Artists – String Quartet
26 April – 11 May, Wollongong, NSW
National Auditions for 2009
6 August – 6 September, National
Young Australian Concert Artists – Wind Quintet
30 April -11 May, Darwin, NT
Young Australian Concert Artists – Regional
Residency
10 May – 8 June, Bundanon, NSW
9 August – 6 September, Bundanon, NSW
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2009 PARTICIPANTS SUMMARY
Male, 40%
356 total participants in 2009 programs
Gender
Female, 60%
Male, 40%
Male, 40%
WA
8%
Female, 60%
ACT
5%
Female, 60%
VIC
23%
State of Origin
NSW
31%
WA
8%
WA
8%
ACT
5%
ACT
5%
TAS
5%
VIC
23%
VIC
23%
NSW
NT 31%
1% NSW
31%
SA
10%
QLD
17%
TAS
5%
TAS
5%
SA
10%
SA
10%
NT
1%
NT
1%
QLD
17%
QLD
17%
Age
60
15%
No. ofNo.
Participants
of Participants
No. of Participants
50
13%
11%
40
11%
10%
10%
8%
30
60
6%
15%
20
60
50
10
50
40
0
40
30
2%
2%
11%
1%
12
13
14
30
20
20
10
13%
15
8%
16
6%
8%
10%
10%
17
18
10%
19
10%
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2%
2%
1%
11%
20
21
22
23
24
4%
4%
4%
4%
25
Age
6%
2%
4%
11%
13%
11%
4%
15%
2%
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NATIONAL AUDITIONS
FOR 2009 PROGRAMS
1001 musicians applied for 2010 AYO programs in May 2009. These
applicants made a total of 3328 applications for a range of the
AYO programs on offer, encompassing both instrumental and nonperformance programs. The number of new applicants in 2009
was 357, representing 36% of all applicants.
Strings
Michele Walsh
Nicholas Bochner
The average age of applicants was 19 years 5 months and the
majority of applicants were in the 18-22 age bracket. 74% of
applicants were over the age of 18.
Wind and Brass
Margaret Crawford
Sean Priest
Support from The Macquarie Group Foundation enabled the AYO’s
auditions to be held in every capital city in Australia and key
regional centres of Armidale, NSW; Orange, NSW; and Townsville,
QLD.
Percussion
Alison Pratt
Adelaide
12, 13 August & 5, 6 September
Armidale
11 August
Brisbane
17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 27 August
Canberra
17, 18, 23, 24 August
Darwin
28 August
Hobart
19 August
Melbourne
7, 8, 9, 11 August & 1, 2, 3, 4 September
Orange
13 & 27 August
Perth
14, 15, 29, 30 August
Sydney
8, 9, 10, 12, 25, 26, 28, 30 August & 1 September
Townsville
26 August
National Auditions/Interview Panels
Word About Music
Angela Turner
Gordon Williams
Arts Administration
Kate Salvatore
Lucy Papworth
Composition
Elliott Gyger
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2009 AUDITIONS SUMMARY
Male, 41%
Gender
Female, 59%
Male, 41%
Male, 41%
WA
10%
O/S
1%
Female, 59%
ACT
6%
Female, 59%
VIC
22%
State of Origin
NSW
30%
WA
10%
WA
10%
O/S
1%
O/S
1%
ACT
6%
ACT
6%
TAS
3%
VIC
22%
VIC
22%
NSW
NT 30%
2% NSW
30%
SA
6%
QLD
20%
TAS
3%
TAS
3%
SA
6%
SA
6%
NT
2%
NT
2%
QLD
20%
QLD
20%
Age
60
13%
50
No. ofNo.
Applicants
of Applicants
No. of Applicants
11%
11%
12%
11%
40
8%
30
60
4%
20
60
50
10
50
40
0
40
30
2%
1%
12
13
14
15
4%
3%
2%
3%
4%
4%
13%
3%
30
20
20
10
9%
8%
8%
16
8%
17
8%
8%
11%
11%
11%
11%
18
19
12%
13%
12%
20
3%
11%
11%
21
22
1%
9%
23
9%
24
Age
4%
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4%
25
3%
3%
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SUPPORTERS
Principal Sponsor
The Australian Youth Orchestra is
supported by the Australian Government
2010 International Tour Partner
Major Program Partner
Colonial Foundation Trust
National Airline Partner
AYO Regional Residencies Partner & Legal Partner
Logistics Partner
Wine Partner
Venue Partner
Financial Assistance Partner Partner
Honorary Auditors
AYO National Music Camp Program Partner
Commissioning Partner
Financial Assistance Partner
Media Supporter
Creative Partner
Media Supporter
The Youth Orchestras Australia Network is assisted by the
Commonwealth Government through the Australia Council
for the Arts; its funding and advisory board.
Providing a home for the AYO
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PROGRAM PARTNERS
The Australian Youth Orchestra, Season I
The Australian Youth Orchestra, Season II
Chamber Music Camp
Style Workshop
MSO Fellowships
TSO Fellowships
Young Symphonists
YACA
YACA Regional Residency
National Music Camp
National Music Camp, Arts Administration Program
National Music Camp Words About Music Program
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INTERNATIONAL TOUR FUND
DONORS
International Tour Fund
Founding Donor
Mr Sheldon Trainor
Section Donors
($10,000+)
The Cybec Foundation
Mr Sheldon Trainor
Mrs Joyce Sproat & Mrs Janet Cooke
Principal Player Donors
($3,000+)
AMBAC
Mr Paul Armstrong
Mr Bill Bowness
Rev. Dr Arthur Bridge AM
Ms Annabelle Chaplain
The Hon Mrs Ashley Dawson-Damer
Mr Martin Dickson AM & Mrs Susie
Dickson
Dr Linda English
Ms Erin Flaherty & Mr David Maloney
Ms Nancy Fox & Mr Bruce Arnold
Mr Daniel & Mrs Helen Gauchat
Mr Ian & Mrs Cass George
Ms Virginia Gordon
The Greatorex Foundation
Mrs Christina Green
Mr Wayne Kratzmann
Mrs PA & Mr HE Michell
Mr Ron Ogden, Ms Lynn Pavey &
Marcus Ogden
Ms Mary Vallentine AO
Mr Bruce & Mrs Jocelyn Wolfe
Mr Igor & Mrs Claire Zambelli
Mr Frank & Mrs Susan Zipfinger
Anonymous
Individual Section Player
Donors ($1,000+)
Mr Arran & Mrs Debbie Bartholomeusz
Mr Lance Bartholomeusz &
Ms Claire Mitchell
Mrs Annabel Baxter
Mrs Tanya Branwhite
Mrs Keryn & Mr Paul Brunner
Mr Rod Cameron
Mr Alan & Mrs Jillian Cobb
Mr Colin Cornish & Ms Lisa Mitchell
Ms Rae de Teliga
Mr Peter Debnam MP &
Mrs Deborah Debnam
Dr Leslie Green
Dr Des Griffin AM & Dr Janette Griffin
Mr Tony Grybowski
Mr Richard Henderson
Ms Virginia Henderson AM
Mr Tony & Mrs Lee Ingman
Mr Phillip Isaacs OAM
Mr Alan Jenkins
The Koumoukelis Family
Mr Nicholas & Mrs Denise Le Messurier
Macquarie Group Foundation
Ms Amanda Mark
Dr Dennis Mather & Mr John Studdert
Justice Jane Mathews AO
Mrs Tempe Merewether OAM
Mr Stephen Minns
Mr Peter Murray
Ms Sally Pitkin, Ms Sarah &
Ms Emily Norton
Mr John & Mrs Sue Pollock
Ms Clare Pullar
Mrs Cara Seppelt
Mrs Edna Seppelt
Mr Leonard Spira OAM & Mrs Gail Spira
Ms Margaret Sullivan
Dr Damien Thomson & Dr Glenise Berry
UBS Australia Foundation
Ms Cath Ward
Dr Penny Weir
Mr Peter Weiss AM
Mr Ray Wilson OAM &
the late Mr James Agapitos OAM
Anonymous
Green Room Donors
(Up to $999)
Mr Charles & Mrs Hannah Alexander
Ms Karen Alexander
Mr David Alexander
Mr Leonard Amadio AM
Mr Philip Bacon AM
Mrs Heather Barker
Mr Paul Bird
Ms Maree Blake
Mrs Mary Jo & Mr Lloyd Capps
Mrs Sally Chapman
Mrs Anne Chong
Mr Michael & Mrs Christine Clough
Ms Gillian Clyde
Mrs Trudy Detmold
Mr Espie Dods
Mrs Nicola Downer AM
Mr Ralph & Mrs Maria Evans
Mr Michael Eyers AM
The Farrands Family
Mr Peter Fay
Mrs Joycelyn & Mr Gordon Fullerton
Senator Mark Furner
Ms Anna Gauchat
Ms Sue Gazal
Mrs Marjorie Gilby
Mr Stan Gillett & Ms Julie Schaeffer
Mrs June Gordon
Mrs Louise Gourlay
Mr Peter Grant
Ms Elaine Gregg
Mrs Gillian Halliday
Mr Peter Harbison
Mr Frank Hills
Mr Martin Hoffman & Ms Andrea Koch
Dr David & Mrs Sarah Howell
Mr Lawrence & Mrs Vicki Jacks
Mrs Skye Jarvis
Mrs Julie Keegan
Mr Merv Keehn & Ms Sue Harlow
Mr Gil & Mrs Phyllis King
Mr Stephen & Mrs Kylie King
Mrs Sue Kurtz-Nevins
Mrs Elizabeth Le Messurier
Ms Siobhan Lenihan
Mrs Anne Lovejoy
Mr Clive & Mrs Sarah Lucas
Mr Simon & Mrs Leonie Marks
Mr David & Mrs Sarah McBride
Ms Norma McIntosh
Mrs Jan Gracie Mulcahy & the late Mr
Laurence Mulcahy
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Ms Janet Nash & Mr Alan Hauserman
Dr Peter & Mrs Jane Newland
Mr Milan & Mrs Erin Ostadal
Phorm Interiors
Mr David & Mrs Marlene Pietsch
Mr James Porter
Dr Fe Ross
Mr Eric Sandblom
Ms Vivienne Sharpe
Mr John Sharpe & Ms Claire Armstrong
Mr Peter & Mrs Patrice Sherrie
Dr Hugh E C Taylor
Mr Robert Toland
Ms Louise Walsh & Mr David Jordan
Ms Michele Walsh
Mr Alan Watt
Mrs Philippa & Mr Ken Williams
Dr George Wilson AM & Mrs Janet Wilson
Mr Graham Wood OAM
Mrs Pamela Yule
Anonymous
AWARDS AND BURSARIES
Dorothy Fraser Scholarship
Recipients: not offered in 2009 (offered every 2nd year in even
numbered years)
Fellowships & Recipients
Symphony Australia & Sydney Symphony Music Presentation
Fellowship: Rachel Orzech & Hannah Reardon-Smith
AYO Arts Administration Fellowships
Sydney Symphony: Claire Stokes
OzOpera: Samantha Turley
Musica Viva Australia: not offered in 2009 (offered every 2nd year
in even numbered years)
Dr Keith Reeve AM
Mr Allan Richards
Mr Iain Robbie
Mrs Pamela Rogers
Mrs Cara Seppelt
Mr Ken Smith & Ms Cathi Taylor
Mr Deryk Stephens
Mrs Sue Taylor
Mrs Suzanne Thomas
Mr Kenneth Tribe AC
Ms Janet Webb
Ms Sonya Wilson
Anonymous
Financial Assistance
Total awarded in 2009:
Financial Assistance Donors
Accenture Australia Foundation
Australian Government Department of the Environment,
Heritage, Water and the Arts
Ruth Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Ms Angela Chilcott
Friends of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Kenneth Hunt Memorial Fund
Henry Jacono Double Bass Scholarship
Mallesons Stephen Jaques
National Music Camp Trust Fund
Peter Seymour Trust
Kenneth Tribe Arts Administration Scholarship
Michael and Mary Whelan Trust Limited
Anonymous
Annual Campaign Donors
Dr Lynn Barnett
Mrs L. Bertoldo-Hyne
Mrs S. Bignell
Mr Andrew Bottomley
Ms Catherine Bottomley
Mrs Lynley Bramble
Ms Hilary Bruer
Ms Myee Clohessy
Mr Ian Cooper
Ms Virginia Comerford
Mrs S.M. Dempsey
Professor Kwong Lee Dow AM
Mrs J. Easton Grieve
Ms Gabrielle Halloran
Ms Kirsty Hilton
Ms Lorraine Hook
Ms Barbara Hornung
Hunters Hill Music Mrs Kathrine Jaeschke Mr R & Mrs E King
Dr Richard Kirsner
Mr François Kunc S.C.
Mr Howard Lesslie in memory of Anna Lesslie Mr Robin Marlin
Mrs Alexandra Martin
Mrs Anne Martonyi
Mrs Jennifer Mattocks Ms Kate McBride
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch A.C, DBE
Ms Teresa Neeman
Mr Guy Noble
Ms Vicki Philipson
Ms Susan Pierotti
Dr Keith Powell
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ORGANISATION 2009
Staff Listing
Colin Cornish Chief Executive Officer
Katie Priddis Financial Controller
(maternity leave from Feb 09)
Stephen Hall Acting Financial Controller
(temporary from Feb 09)
Victoria Eastwood Artistic Administrator
Tim Kennedy Assistant Artistic Administrator &
Youth Orchestras of Australia
Lucy Papworth Planning & Operations Manager
Megan Wright Operations Co-ordinator
Matthew Toffolon Production Co-ordinator
Alan Watt Development Manager
Anna GauchatDevelopment Co-ordinator
Phoebe MillerMarketing & Communications
Manager (Sept. 08 – July 09)
Jenny Pan
Marketing & Communications Manager (August 09 - )
Marketing Co-ordinator
Jenna Mathie
Kylie King Donor & Alumni Relations Manager (until
May 09)
Sarah Howell Development Co-ordinator - Alumni
(May 2009 - )
Karen Wu Assistant Accountant
Penelope Wensley AO
Maureen White
John Williams AO OBE
Ray Wilson OAM
Bruce Wolfe
Volunteers
Patrick Brislan
Sue Gillies
Kimberley Pearson
Jenny Fielding
AYO Council
The Rt Hon Earl of Harewood
Leonard Amadio AM
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Greg Barns
Lin Bender
Patrick Brislan
Tim Calnin
Diana Doherty
Michael Elwood
Anthony Fogg
Jenny Garber
Helen Garnett PSM
Cass George
Richard Gill OAM
Malcolm Gillies
Virginia Gordon
Deirdre Greatorex
Trevor Green
Christina Green
Bradley Trevor Greive
Antony Grybowski
Donald Hazelwood AO OBE
Virginia Henderson AM
John Hopkins OBE
Daniele Kemp
Arthur Koumoukelis
Geoffrey Lancaster AM
Janis Laurs
David Lockett
William Lyne CBE, AM
Donald McDonald AC
Marshall McGuire
Jonathan Mills
Richard Mills AM
David Mullaly
Dene Olding
Patricia Pollett
Helena Rathbone
Simon Rogers
Clive Scott
Peter Sculthorpe AO OBE
Margaret Seares AO
Yosi Tal
Pamela Thornton
Sheldon Trainor
Kim Walker
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PROGRAMS & PARTICIPANTS
National Music Camp
Artistic Staff
Dates
3 – 18 January
Paul Dean Music Director
James Judd Conductor – Bishop & Alexander
Orchestras
François – Xavier Roth Conductor – Bishop & Alexander
Orchestras
Fionnuala Hunt Director – Richard Mills Chamber
Orchestra
Location
Adelaide, SA
Repertoire
WEEK 1: Concert #1
Saturday 10 January 2009
4.00pm
Fionnuala Hunt & Richard Mills Chamber Orchestra
TORELLI Concerto Grosso in C Minor, Op. 8, No.8
Fionnuala Hunt & Richard Mills Chamber Orchestra GADE (arr. Hunt) Jealousy
PIAZZOLLA (arr. Hunt) Oblivion
GARDEL (arr. Hunt) Tomo y Obligo
François – Xavier Roth & Alexander Orchestra
HINDEMITH Symphonic Metamorphosis on a theme by Carl Maria
von Weber
James Judd & Bishop Orchestra
ELGAR Symphony No.1 in A flat Major, Op.55
Concert #2
7.30pm
BARTÓK Divertimento (1939)
James Judd & Bishop Orchestra
James LEDGER Fall from Grace (2003)
François – Xavier Roth & Alexander Orchestra
NIELSEN Symphony No.4, Op.29 ‘The Inextinguishable’
WEEK 2: Concert #1
4.00pm
Dag WIRÉN Serenade, Op.11
James Judd & Alexander Orchestra
Thomas ADÈS….but all shall be well
François – Xavier Roth & Bishop Orchestra
STRAVINSKY Petrushka (1947 version)
Tutors
Damien LowArts Administration
Monica CurroChamber Music James LedgerComposition Program
Gordon Williams
Words About Music
Angela TurnerWords About Music
Andrew DixonWords About Music / Sound
Engineer
Mardi McSullea
Flute
Shefali PryorOboe
Chris TingayClarinet
Bassoon
Brock Imison
Robert JohnsonHorn
David EltonTrumpet
Douglas CrossTrombone
Andrew JarvisTuba
Stephen Emmerson
Keyboard
Mary AndersonHarp
Tom O’KellyTimpani / Percussion
Tim WhiteTimpani / Percussion
Sarah Curro
Violin
Erica Kennedy
Violin
Belinda McFarlane
Violin
Violin
Michele Walsh
Viola
Patricia Pollett
Viola
Jeremy Williams
Louise KingCello
Patrick MurphyCello
Damien EckersleyDouble Bass
Max McBrideDouble Bass
Assistant Tutor
Christina Katsimbardis
Violin
NMC Program staff
Emma Cutting
Music Librarian
Cameron Harker
Music Librarian
Annette BrownResidential Coordinator
Paul DunnResidential Coordinator
Katie SpicerResidential Coordinator
Concert #2
7.30pm
TCHAIKOVSKY Serenade in C Major, Op.48
François – Xavier Roth & Bishop Orchestra
Martin MATALON Lignes de Fuite (2007)
James Judd & Alexander Orchestra
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.11 in G Minor, Op.103
‘The Year 1905’
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PARTICIPANTS
Violin
Rebecca Adler
Kate Agostino
Jhana Allan
Justine Ayers
Larissa Baker-Finch
Rachel Bala
Breeana Baxter
Harry Bennetts
Natalya Bing
Amy Boadle
Hannah Brockway
Amy Brookman
Alison Brown
Catherine Bucknell
Catherine Carlyle
Tara Chambers
Eddy Chen
Tobias Chisnall
Yena Choi
Glenn Christensen
Peter Clark
Lucy Cohen
Alethea Coombe
Madeleine Cowell
Khalida De Ridder
Georgina Falster
Dominique Gallagher-Avery
Annie Gard
Imogen Gilfedder-Cooney
Rebecca Gill
Bridget Graham
Jesre Hazelman-Stenson
Hannah Herriman
Kate Hewitt
Jessica Higgins
Andrew Howes
Sophie Hudgell
Caitlin Huxtable
Frances Hyu
Cameron Jamieson
Anne-Marie Johnson
Hannah Keese
Dean Kinnear
Rachael Kwa
Joanne Leask
Michelle Lee
Lawrence Lee
Megan Lee
Joanna Ling
Natalie Little
Clare Lynch
Kyla Matsuura-Miller
Charles Newland
Lachlan O’Donnell
Anna O’Hagan
Elena Pini
Josephine Pollicina
Madeline Procopio
Samara Redman
Rebecca Reid
Chloe Richardson
Christina Sanderson
David Sanzone
Riley Skevington
Simone Slattery
Julia Stevens
Harriet Straker
Astrid Sugden
Annabelle Swainston
Corinne Teh
Richard Thompson
Benjamin Tjoa
Emma Townsend
Marika Wanklyn
Flora Wong
Brett Yang
Viola
Danielle Bijl
Rhianwen Bramble
Anthony Chataway
William Clark
Alexander Colding Smith
Eavan Dowse
Thomas Giam
Finn Gilfedder-Cooney
Benjamin Haire
John Haire
Alexina Hawkins
Tom Higham
Hana Hobiger
Tara Houghton
Susie Kwon
Anthony Licence
Samara Marinelli
Victoria McDonald
Kathryn McKay
Curtis Newman
Phillip Poulton
Claire Roberts-Thomson
Hannah Rowland
Cheralyn Simpson
Kae-Duen Su
Hayasa Tanaka
Neil Thompson
Michael Webb
Alina Zamfir
Cello
Stephanie Arnold
Jack Bailey
Kirsten Bishop
Andrew Chamberlain
Jonathan Chim
Jordonne Colley
Douglas Emery
Ashleigh Geiger
Josie Graham
Nils Hobiger
Sarah Kim
James Larsen
Jarrad Mathie
Kaari Pallandi
David Parry
Samuel Payne
Natasha Prewett
Jessica Quarmby
Katherine Russell
Oliver Scott
Adam Szabo
Camilla Tafra
Saskia Tillers
Jillian Visser
Double Bass
Emma Akers
Isabella Brown
Justin Bullock
Anna Butterss
Gregory Critchley
Rohan Dasika
Paul Dougherty
Alexandra Giller
Robert Jeffery
Rhys McCleary
Michael McCullough
Alan Moxey
Rhiannon Oakhill
Simon Pauperis
Phoebe Russell
Henry South
Bonita Williams
Claire Williams
Chloe-Ann Williamson
Flute / Piccolo
Caitlin Ayers
Anna Cooper
Rachel Howie
Helen Seppelt
Lydia Sharrad
Stephanie Vici
Oboe / Cor Anglais
Nicola Bell
Emmanuel Cassimatis
Stephanie Cooper
Mary Farrow
Sebastien Robinson
Sarah Young
Clarinet / Bass Clarinet / Eb
Clarinet
Sam Curkpatrick
Nick Evans
Alex Morris
Talisha Ohanessian
Lloyd Van’t Hoff
Catherine Vaughan
Bassoon / Contrabassoon
Laura Brown
Cameron Burnes
John Myatt
Matthew Payne
Jack Schiller
Alexander Vetter
French Horn
Jenna Breen
Julia Brooke
Riley Byfield
Sebastian Dunn
Emma Gregan
Bryan Griffiths
Georgia IoakimidisMacDougall
Francesco Lo Surdo
Brendan Parravicini
Andrew Young
Trumpet
Ken Allars
Christopher Day
Timothy Francis
Callum G’Froerer
Sam Nester
Caitlin Taylor
Trombone
Chris Farrands
Michael Ingle
Liam O’Malley
Dominic Steele
Bass Trombone
Benjamin Anderson
Nathan Kibble
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Tuba
Karina Filipi
Mark Leece
Harp
Katherine Howes (Wk 2)
Clare McDonogh
Melina van Leeuwen (Wk 2)
Piano
Jacob Abela
Gladys Chua (Wk 2)
Karl Geiger (Wk 2)
Timpani/Percussion
Robert Allan
Sophia Ang
Joel Bass
Catherine Betts
Laura Holian
Emily Le Rossignol
Rebecca Lloyd Jones
Shane McPherson
Kaylie Melville
Petina Winch
Anna Zeltzer
Arts Administration
Kendal Alderman
Anna Dearman
Chelsea Diprose
Elizabeth d’Olier
Ashleigh Ellson
Stevan Pavlovic
Cassandra Pope
Claire Stokes
Kirsty Tickle
Samantha Turley
Composition Program
Amy Bastow
Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh
David Lang
Timothy Tate
Words About Music
Leah Blankendaal
Penny Cameron
Rachel Orzech
Kimberley Pearson
Hannah Reardon-Smith
Vanessa Ropa
Claire Tomlin
Australian Youth Orchestra
Season 1
Dates
28 January – 15 February
Locations
Melbourne, VIC & Canberra, ACT
Repertoire
DUKAS The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
BERNSTEIN West Side Story: Symphonic Dances
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.5 in D Minor, Op.47
Encore
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No.10 in E Minor, Op.93 (Movement Two
only: Scherzo)
ConductorAlexander Shelley
Associate ConductorFabian Russell
Tutors
Sarah Curro Violin 1
Monica Curro
Violin 2
Stuart Johnson
Viola
Nick BochnerCello
Sylvia HoskingDouble Bass Prudence Davis
Flute
Jeffrey CrellinOboe
David ThomasClarinet Bassoon Rolf Kuhlmann Russell DavisHorn Sean PriestTrumpet Brett KellyTrombone & Tuba
Robert Cossom
Percussion
Christine Turpin Timpani Julie RainesHarp
Janis Cook
Piano
AYO Staff
Colin CornishChief Executive Officer
Lucy PapworthOperations & Planning Manager
(on leave until 12 February)
Matthew Toffolon
Production Coordinator
Megan WrightOperations Coordinator
Tim KennedyAssistant Artistic Administrator
ORCHESTRA LIST
First Violin
Brigid Coleridge Concertmaster
Anna O’Hagan
David Dalseno
Anne-Marie Johnson
Simone Slattery
Francesca Hiew
Natasha Conrau
Glenn Christensen
Caroline Hopson
Rebecca Lovett
Astrid Sugden
Jason Thomas
Nadia Buck
Nicholas Thin
Eddy Chen
Michelle Lee
Second Violin
Peter Clark Principal
Christina Morris
Rebecca Gill
Susannah Williams
Justin Leong
Riley Skevington
Hannah Brockway
Samantha Boston
Lee Thompson
Catherine Bucknell
Kelly Tang
Sara Herriman
Annie Gard
Viola
Liz Gormley Principal
Arabella Bozic
Su-Ying Aw
Isidore Tillers
Laura Curotta
Benjamin Carvalho
Angela Huang
Michael Webb
Alexina Hawkins
Cecile Ross
Rhianwen Bramble
Cello
Rebecca Proietto Principal
Mathisha Panagoda
Sarah Kim
Eleanor Streatfield
Stephanie Arnold
Kim Worley
Hallam Fulcher
Jordonne Colley
Jonathan Chim
Kirsten Bishop
Double Bass
Douglas Rutherford Principal
Ben Farrands
Justin Bullock
Bonita Williams
Paul Dougherty
Robin Brawley
Kyle Daniel
Simon Pauperis
Flute/Piccolo
Lydia Sharrad Principal
Caitlin Ayers
Anna Cooper
Oboe
Amelia Coleman Principal
Emmanuel Cassimatis
Sarah Young
Clarinet
Samuel Curkpatrick Principal
Alex Morris
Catherine Vaughan
Nicholas Evans
Bassoon
Greg Taylor Principal
John Myatt
Laura Brown
Contrabassoon
Matthew Payne Principal
French Horn
Francesco Lo Surdo Principal
Alexander Love
Jenna Breen
Bryan Griffiths
Riley Byfield
Trumpet
Tristan Rebien Principal
Rosemary Turner
Rob Mattessi
Callum G’Froerer
Trombone
Dominic Steele Principal
Michael Ingle
Bass Trombone
Matthew McGeachin Principal
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Tuba
Mark Leece Principal
Timpani
Edward Higgs Principal
Percussion
Natasha French Principal
Fiona Digney
Ben Hibbard
Rebecca Lloyd-Jones
Catherine Betts
Harp
Clare McDonogh Principal
Natalie Wong
Piano
Gladys Chua Principal
James Huntingford
Saxophone
Tegan McWilliam
Young Symphonists Strings
Dates
11 – 19 April
Dates
11 – 19 April
Location
Orange, NSW
Location
Orange, NSW
Repertoire
PURCELL Suite from ‘Abdelazar’ or ‘The Moor’s Revenge’
SCHMELZER The Fencing School
BIBER La Battalia
MENDELSSOHN Symphony for Strings No.6 in E flat Major
BEETHOVEN Der Grosse Fuge
Music Director & Conductor
Elizabeth Wallfisch
Tutors
Sarah Curro
Violin 1
Ben Dollman
Violin 2
Jeremy Williams
Viola
Louise KingCello
David CampbellDouble Bass
Joanna Tondys
Harpsichord
AYO Staff
Colin Cornish Chief Executive Officer
Lucy Papworth
Operations & Planning Manager
Megan Wright Operations Coordinator
Matthew Toffolon Alan Watt
Development Manager
Katie Spicer Residential Coordinator
PARTICIPANTS
Violin
Madeleine Cowell Concertmaster
Kate Hewitt
Caitlin Huxtable
Andrew Howes
Rachel Bala
Hannah Keese
Rachael Kwa
Dominique Gallagher-Avery
Yuhki Mayne
Justine Ayers
Annabelle Swainston
Margot Doherty
Emma Townsend
Liam Oborne
Julia Nicholls
Eliza Scott
Viola
Michael Webb Principal
Emily Denbigh
Amy Quinn
Kae-Duen Su
Cello
Saskia Tillers Principal
Jack Bailey
Jessica Quarmby
Kaari Pallandi
Jo Dee Yeoh
Double Bass
Alan Moxey Principal
Isabella Brown
Rhiannon Oakhill
Young Symphonists Wind Brass
Percussion
Repertoire
WIND, BRASS & PERCUSSION READING SESSIONS & FULL
ORCHESTRA SIGHTREADING NIGHT
BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture
SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet: Fantasy Overture
VERDI Aida: Triumphal March & Ballet
WIND ENSEMBLE
GOUNOD Petite Symphonie
MOZART Serenade No. 12 in C Minor, K.388
STRAUSS Serenade in E flat Major, Op.7
WIND QUINTETS
ARNOLD Sea Shanties
HINDEMITH Kleine Kammermusik
KLUGHARDT Quintet for Winds Op.79
BRASS ENSEMBLE
BARBER Mutations from Bach
BYRD Earle of Oxford’s Marche
COPLAND Fanfare for the Common Man
Chris HAZELL Kraken
PROKOFIEV Lieutenant Kije Suite
PERCUSSION QUARTET
Cals MICHEL Puzzle III
OFFENBACH Can Can (arr. Murray Houllif )
AYO Staff
Matthew Toffolon
Megan WrightOperations Coordinator
Alan WattDevelopment Manager
Residential Coordinator Katie Spicer
Faculty
David Elton Music Director
Tutors
Sally Walker Flute
Ngaire de Korte Oboe
Frank Celata Clarinet
Mark Gaydon Bassoon
Rachel Silver Horn
David Elton Trumpet
Michael Wyborn Low Brass
Richard Gleeson Percussion
PARTICIPANTS
Flute/Piccolo
Caitlin Ayers
Helen Seppelt
Madeleine Inder
Oboe/Cor Anglais
Sarah Young
Sandy Xu
Konrad Schultz
Clarinet
Geoffrey Wu
Karl Charlson
Benjamin Mellefont
Bassoon
Francesca O’Connor
Charlotte Warden
Jack Muir
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Horn
Benjamin
Messenger
Ian Wildsmith
Kara Hahn
Max Tuckey
Max Schultz
Trumpet
Daniel Henderson
Charlie Bale
Samuel Luff
Emily Fox
Trombone
Frank Dasent
Jack Fox
Claudette Faux
Rhoie Garay
Tuba
Claire Walters
Percussion/Timpani
James Townsend
Gabriel Fischer
Ericsson Chan
Hoson Chan
Style Workshop
MSO String Fellowships
Dates
12-20 April
Dates
15-22 June
Location
Brisbane, QLD
Location
Melbourne, VIC
Repertoire
Program Management
HAYDN Symphony No.49 in F Minor ‘La passione’
MOZART Symphony No.31 in D Major, K.297 ‘Paris’
HAYDN Symphony No.94 in G Major ‘Surprise; Mit dem Paukenschlag’
Music DirectorGeoffrey Lancaster
Lucy PapworthAYO Operations & Planning Manager
Victoria EastwoodAYO Artistic Administrator
Katherine Kereszi MSO Education & Outreach Manager
Anna Melville
MSO Artistic Administration
Assistant
AYO Staff
MSO Mentors
Colin CornishCEO
Alan WattDevelopment Manager
Marketing &
Phoebe Miller
Communications Manager
Sarah Curro
Violin
Roger Young Violin
Christine Johnson Violin
Gabby Halloran Viola
Lauren Brigden Viola
Angela Sargeant Cello
Joan Evans Cello
Steven Newton Bass
Sylvia Hosking Bass
PARTICIPANTS
Violin
Jack Chenoweth
Lachlan O’Donnell
Rebecca Gill
Edwina George
Caroline Hopson
Linda Priebbenow
Lee Thompson
Joanne Leask
Simone Slattery
Glenn Christensen
Bridget Graham
Jason Thomas
Nicholas Thin
Justin Leong
Liisa Pallandi
Annie Gard
Trumpet
Christopher Day
Dee Boyd
Professional Development Seminars
Timpani
Edward Higgs
Monica Curro, Matthew Barley, Andrew Macleod, Simon Collins, Lou
Oppenheim, Bronwen Ackermann, Mairi Nicolson.
PARTICIPANTS
Lachlan O’Donnell Violin
Francesca Hiew
Violin
David Dalseno
Violin
Arabella Bozic
Viola
Suying Aw
Viola
Sarah KimCello
Mathisha PanagodaCello
Justin Bullock
Bass
Bonita Williams
Bass
Viola
Kathryn McKay
Arabella Bozic
Isidore Tillers
Hana Hobiger
Cello
Mathisha Panagoda
Sarah Kim
Eleanor Streatfeild
Anna Orzech
Double Bass
Bonita Williams
Robin Brawley
Gareth Hill
Simon Pauperis
Flute/Piccolo
Lydia Sharrad
Anna Cooper
Oboe
Emmanuel Cassimatis
Mary Farrow
Clarinet
Nicholas Evans
Alexandra Carson
Bassoon
Greg Taylor
John Myatt
French Horn
Georgia Ioakimidis-MacDougall
Brendan Parravicini
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Young Australian Concert Artists Young Australian Concert Artists
– Wind Quintet
– String Quartet
Dates
1-11 May
Dates
26 April – 11 May
Location
Darwin, NT
Location
Wollongong, NSW
Repertoire
Repertoire
BARBER Summer Music, Op.31
FARKAS Antique Hungarian Dances
HAYDN Divertimento No.1 in B flat Major
Paquito D’RIVERA Aires Tropicales
PÄRT Fratres
PIAZZOLLA Four for Tango
PUCCINI Crisantemi
SCULTHORPE String Quartet No.6
SMETANA String Quartet in E Minor ‘From my life’
PERSONNEL DETAILS
PERSONNEL DETAILS
AYO Program Staff
Artistic Administrator
Assistant Artistic Administrator
Victoria Eastwood
Tim Kennedy
Artistic Staff
Tutor
Margaret Crawford
AYO Program Staff
Artistic Administrator
Operations Coordinator
Residential Coordinator
Victoria Eastwood
Megan Wright
Katie Spicer
Artistic Staff
Participants
AYO String Quartet Tutor
Katie Zagorski
Flute
Stephanie Pitt Oboe
Alex MorrisClarinet
French horn
Julia Brooke
Greg Taylor
Bassoon
Participants
Barbara Jane Gilby
AYO String Quartet
Lachlan O’Donnell Violin
Francesca Hiew
Violin
Su-Ying Aw
Viola
Elle SpicerCello
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Chamber Music Camp
TUTORIAL STAFF
Dates
24 September – 5 October
Music DirectorAnthony Marwood
Location
Armidale, NSW
Repertoire
Quartet:Artaria String Quartet
Repertoire:HAYDN String Quartet in D Minor, Op.76, No.2 ‘Fifths’
DVORAK String Quartet in F Major, Op.96 ‘American’
Quartet:Cabamm String Quartet
Repertoire:BEETHOVEN String Quartet in G Major, Op.18, No.2
BRAHMS String Quartet No.3 in B flat Major, Op.67
Quartet:Euphoria String Quartet
Repertoire:BEETHOVEN String Quartet in D Major, Op.18, No.3
SMETANA String Quartet No.1 in E Minor ‘From my
Life’
Quartet:Lupa String Quartet
Repertoire:HAYDN String Quartet in D Major, Op.76, No.5 MENDELSSOHN String Quartet No.2 in A Minor, Op.13
Quartet:
Mossman String Quartet
Repertoire:BEETHOVEN String Quartet in C Minor, Op.18, No.4
SCHUMANN String Quartet in A Minor, Op.41, No.1
Quartet:Nolan String Quartet
Repertoire:HAYDN String Quartet in C Major, Op.76, No.3
‘Emperor’
BARTOK String Quartet No.2, Sz.67 (Op.17)
Quartetee
Quartet:
Repertoire:HAYDN String Quartet in E flat Major, Op.76, No.6
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No.2 in A Major, Op.67
Quartet:Silvaner String Quartet
Repertoire:HAYDN String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.74, No.4
‘Sunrise’
BRITTEN String Quartet No.3, Op.94
Quartet:Tarpean String Quartet
Repertoire:BEETHOVEN String Quartet in A Major, Op.18, No.5
BARBER String Quartet, Op.11
Quartet:Yarrowyck String Quartet
Repertoire:BEETHOVEN String Quartet in F Major, Op.18, No.1
DEBUSSY String Quartet in G Minor, Op.10
Quartet:Wainberg String Quartet
Repertoire:BEETHOVEN String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.18,
No.6
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No.10 in A flat Major,
Op.118
Elias String Quartet
Violin 1Sara Bitlloch
Violin 2Donald Grant
Martin Saving
Viola
Cello
Marie Bitlloch
Goldner String Quartet
Violin 1Dene Olding
Violin 2Dimity Hall
ViolaIrena Morosova
Cello
Julian Smiles
Flinders Quartet
Violin 1Erica Kennedy
Violin 2
Matthew Tomkins
ViolaHelen Ireland
CelloZoe Knighton
AYO STAFF
Colin CornishCEO
Matthew Toffolon Tim KennedyAssistant Artistic Administrator
PARTICIPANTS
Violin
Brigid Coleridge
Peter Clark
Lucy Warren
Edwina George
Lachlan O’Donnell
Francesca Hiew
Simone Slattery
Glenn Christensen
Madeline Procopio
Rebecca Lovett
Amy Furfaro
Bridget Graham
Christina Morris
Jason Tong
Caroline Hopson
Sophie Hudgell
Jack Chenoweth
Julia Starkey
Rebecca Gill
Nadia Buck
Natasha Conrau
Justin Leong
Viola
Fiona Doig
Tara Houghton
Su-Ying Aw
Liz Gormley
Hana Hobiger
Laura Curotta
Arabella Bozic
Cecile Ross
Benjamin Carvalho
Isidore Tillers
Rhianwen Bramble
Cello
Rebecca Proietto
Stephanie Arnold
Adam Szabo
Mathisha Panagoda
Sarah Kim
Eleanor Streatfeild
Mee Na Lojewski
Kirsten Bishop
Jennifer Mills
Anna Orzech
Jonathan Chim
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TSO Wind, Brass & Percussion
Fellowships
Dates
1 – 7 September
Dates
8 – 13 September 2009
Location
Hobart, TAS
Location
Hobart, TAS
Program Management
AYO Artistic Administrator
TSO Education Manager
TSO & AYO in Concert
Repertoire
Victoria Eastwood
Kate Gray
MAHLER Symphony No.9 in D Major
ConductorSebastian Lang-Lessing
TSO mentors
TSO Management
Yoram Levy, Principal Trumpet, TSO Head Mentor
Douglas Mackie
Flute
David NuttallOboe
Duncan AbercrombyClarinet
Lisa Storchheim
Bassoon
Yoram Levy
Trumpet
Don Bate
Trombone
Gary Wain
Percussion
Simon RogersArtistic Planning Manager
Kate GrayEducation and Training Coordinator
Kate SalvatoreOrchestra Manager
Production Manager
Evan Woodroffe
Contributors
Bronwen Ackermann Yoram Levy David Nuttall Music & Health Concerto Workshop Excerpt Workshop Yoram Levy, Gary Wain, Donald Bate, Kate Salvatore
Audition presentation & preparation
Dr Lisa Storchheim, Michael Johnson & Matt Goddard
Aspects of Performance Practice
AYO PARTICIPANTS
Lydia Sharrad Flute
Mary Farrow Oboe
Alex Morris Clarinet
Bassoon Greg Taylor Callum G’Froerer Trumpet
Dominic SteeleTrombone
Jennifer Morrish
Percussion
AYO Management
Lucy Papworth Operations & Planning
Manager
PARTICIPANTS
Violin
Rebecca Gill
Francesca Hiew
Caroline Hopson
Monique Irik
Lachlan O’Donnell
Jack Chenoweth
Natasha Conrau
Fendi Lin
Christina Morris
Simone Slattery
Jason Thomas
Oboe
Mary Farrow
Jonathan Ryan
Viola
Su-Ying Aw
Arabella Bozic
Lillian-Terri Dahlenburg
Kathryn McKay
James Munro
French Horn
Alex Love
Cello
Mee Na Lojewski
Anna Orzech
Rebecca Proietto
Double Bass
Justin Bullock
Douglas Rutherford
Bonita Williams
Flute/Piccolo
Alex Castle
Lydia Sharrad
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Clarinet
Samuel Curkpatrick
Alex Morris
Catherine Thompson
Bassoon
Greg Taylor
Jack Schiller
Trumpet
Callum G’Froerer
Trombone
Dominic Steele
Percussion
Jennifer Morrish
Harp
Clare McDonogh
The Australian Youth Orchestra
Season 2
Dates
6 – 26 July
Location
Adelaide, SA
Repertoire
Thursday 23 July, 8.00pm
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.1 in C Major, Op.21 BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat Major, Op.19 BEETHOVEN Symphony No.6 in F Major, Op.68
‘Pastorale’ Friday 24 July, 8.00pm
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op.36
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No.3 in C Minor, Op.37
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op.92
Saturday 25 July, 8.00pm
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.8 in F Major, Op.93
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.9 in D Minor, Op.125 ‘Choral’
PERSONNEL
John Nelson Conductor
Fabian Russell Associate Conductor
Piano soloist
Herbert Schuch Aivale ColeSoprano
Mezzo Soprano
Elizabeth Campbell
Henry Choo Tenor
Douglas McNicol
Baritone
Timothy Sexton
Chorusmaster
State Opera of South
Australia Chorus &
members of Adelaide
Philharmonia ChorusChrous AYO PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Colin Cornish
(6 & 20 – 26 July) CEO
Lucy Papworth Operations & Planning Manager Megan WrightOperations Coordinator
Matthew Toffolon Victoria Eastwood
(6 – 12 & 20 – 26 July)Artistic Administrator
TUTORS
Shirin Lim Violin 1
Lachlan Bramble Violin 2
Juris Ezergalis Viola
Ewen Bramble Cello
Young Hee Chan Double Bass
Geoffrey Collins Flute Peter Duggan
Oboe
Darren Skelton
Clarinet
Mark Gaydon Bassoon
Phillip Paine French Horn
Martin Phillipson
Trumpet
Howard ParkinsonTrombone
Christine TurpinTimpani (Melbourne)
Alex Timcke Timpani (Perth)
PARTICIPANTS
First Violin
Brigid Coleridge Concertmaster
Simone Slattery
Madeline Procopio
Francesca Hiew
Rebecca Gill
Kana Ohashi
Glenn Christensen
Caroline Hopson
Susannah Williams
Jason Thomas
Edwina George
Sophie Hudgell
Justin Leong
Lee Thompson
Second Violin
Peter Clark Principal
Amy Furfaro
Natasha Conrau
Rebecca Lovett
Bridget Graham
Astrid Sugden
Nadia Buck
Riley Skevington
Eddy Chen
Joanne Leask
Julia Starkey
David Sanzone
Viola
Liz Gormley Principal
Tara Houghton
Lilian-Terri Dahlenburg
Benjamin Carvalho
Angela Huang
Michael Webb
Alexina Hawkins
Cecile Ross
John Haire
Rhianwen Bramble
Cello
Rebecca Proietto Principal
Mee Na Lojewski
Mathisha Panagoda
Sarah Kim
Eleanor Streatfeild
Stephanie Arnold
Kim Worley
Aaron Yeoh
Double Bass
Douglas Rutherford Principal
Justin Bullock
Robin Brawley
Kyle Daniel
Gareth Hill
Simon Pauperis
Rohan Dasika
Flute/Piccolo
Lydia Sharrad Principal
Anouvong Liensavanh
Caitlin Ayers
Oboe
Karina Window Principal
Emmanuel Cassimatis
Sarah Young
Clarinet
Samuel Curkpatrick Principal
Alex Morris
Catherine Thompson
Bassoon/Contra bassoon
Greg Taylor Principal
Jack Schiller
Matthew Payne
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Horn
Katy Hermann Principal
Francesco Lo Surdo
Heath Parkinson
Riley Byfield
Trumpet
Tristan Rebien Principal
Rosemary Turner
Callum G’Froerer
Trombone
Dominic Steele Principal
Michael Ingle
Bass Trombone
Samuel Torrens Principal
Timpani
Edward Higgs Principal
Fiona Digney
Percussion
Natasha French Principal
Ben Hibbard
Young Australian Concert Artists
Regional Residency- Stage 1
Young Australian Concert Artists
Regional Residency- Stage 2
Dates
10 May – 8 June 09
Dates
9 August – 6 September
Location
Bundanon, NSW
Location
Bundanon, NSW
Repertoire
Repertoire
BRAHMS String Quartet No.1 in C Minor, Op.51
JALBERT Icefield Sonnets (2004)
MENDELSSOHN String Quartet in A Minor, Op.13
MOZART String Quartet in C Major, K.465 ‘Dissonance’
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No.6 in G Major, Op.101
BEETHOVEN String Quartet in F Major, Op.59, No.1 ‘Razumovsky’
HAYDN String Quartet in C Major, Op.20, No.2
KATS-CHERNIN Charleston Noir
SHOSTAKOVICH String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.73
TCHAIKOVSKY Andante Cantabile from String Quartet in D Major, Op.11
AYO Program Staff
AYO Program Staff
Bundanon Trust
Bundanon Trust
Terese Casu Program Manager
Terese Casu Program Manager
Artistic Staff
Artistic Staff
Dene Olding Violin
Dimity Hall
Violin
Irena Morozova Viola
Julian Smiles
Cello
Gillian HowellDirector, Creative Music Making
Workshops
Dene Olding Violin
Dimity Hall
Violin
Irena Morozova Viola
Julian Smiles
Cello
Gillian HowellDirector, Composition Workshops
YACA RR Stage 2 participants
Silvan String Quartet
YACA RR Stage 1 participants
Orava String Quartet
Kate Sullivan
Violin
Emma Hunt
Violin
Rhianwen Bramble Viola
Cello
Lily Thornton
Daniel Kowalik
Violin
Sylwia Kowalik
Violin
Thomas Chawner
Viola
Karol KowalikCello
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FINANCIAL
REPORT
2009
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ABN 42 004 355 739
Financial Report for the year ended 31 December 2009
Contents
Directors’ Report
Financial Report – 31 December 2009
Statement of Financial Performance
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Changes in Equity
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the Financial Statements
Directors’ declaration
Independent audit report to the members
This financial report covers Australian Youth Orchestra as an individual entity.
Australian Youth Orchestra is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated and domiciled in Australia.
Its registered office and principal place of business is:
Level 1, The Arts Exchange
10 Hickson Road
Millers Point NSW 2000
(02) 9252 3855
Auditors: Sothertons, Chartered Accountants, Sydney
Solicitors: Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Sydney
A description of the nature of the company’s operations and its principal activities is included in the Directors’ report on page 2.
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For the year ended 31 December 2009
The directors present their report on the company for the year ended 31 December 2009.
Directors
The following persons were directors of the company during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report.
Ms Annabelle Chaplain
Ms Nancy Fox
Mr Peter Grant
Ms Michele Walsh
Mr Lawrence Jacks
Mr Luke Nestorowicz
Mr Ronald Ogden
Ms Mary Vallentine AO (Chairman)
Mr Frank Zipfinger
Mr Keith Crellin OAM resigned as a director from 27 October 2009
Ms Erin Flaherty was appointed a director from 24 May 2009
Ms Clare Pullar was appointed a director from 24 May 2009
Principal activities
The company’s principal continuing activities during the year consisted of the management of classical music training programs for young people.
The programs develop and encourage the study and enjoyment of music by young people through residential courses, concerts, tours, recording and
broadcasts.
These programs include: National Music Camp, Australian Youth Orchestra – Seasons 1 and 2, Chamber Music Camp, Style Workshop, Young
Symphonists, Young Australian Concert Artists, Fellowships, and Orchestral Career Development.
No significant change in the nature of the activities occurred during the year.
Dividends
Clause 37.1 of the constitution of Australian Youth Orchestra prohibits the distribution of income and property by way of dividend to members.
Accordingly, the directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend and no dividends have been paid or declared since the end of the previous
financial year.
Review of operations
Revenue from ordinary activities
Profit/ (Loss) from ordinary activities before income tax expense
2009
$
2008
$
4,440,450
3,697,225
611,127
552,401
Comments on the operation and the results of those operations are set out below:
(a)
Results
The Net Operating Surplus for 2009 was $611,127 (2008 $552,401).
The main points to note about the 2009 accounts include:
A net amount of $232,745 was raised during the year towards the International Tour, this amount, plus net increase on ITF
investments of $18,845 and an Austrade Grant receipt of $135,000 (net of consultancy fee) less an Unrealised Loss on Foreign
Currency Bank balances of $14,130 was transferred into the ITF reserve at the end of the year, resulting in a total transfer into
the reserve of $372,460.
AYO charged a Management Fee to both the Dorothy Fraser scholarship Fund ($2,620) and the National Music Camp Trust
Fund ($1,580). This fee is based on 1.2% of the balance of each fund at 31 December 2009.
The Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA), approved a recurrent grant of $1,722,000 for
2008/2009, of which $836,099 has been brought to account in the 2009 financial year, and a grant of $1,941,698 for the
2000/2010 year of which $770,232 has been brought to account in 2009.
A DEWHA grant of $133,302 was also approved for the specific use of stabilising the AYO’s financial reserves base and
supporting the sustainability of the AYO. This grant was transferred to the Reserve stabilisation reserve and it is managed in a
separate UBS wealth management account. The total amount transferred to the Reserve stabilisation reserve amounted to
$133,302 for the 2009 year.
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(b)
The Colonial Foundation donated $370,000 towards four programs run for the third time by the AYO in 2009. These programs
consisted of the Colonial Style Workshop, Young Symphonists Wind Brass and Percussion, Chamber Music Camp and Young
Australian Concert Artists Regional Residency. Funding for these programs was also received in 2007 and 2008 and will once
again be received in 2010.
A principal sponsorship arrangement with Accenture over two years commenced on 1 September 2008
An Endowment Fund Cost Reserve was set up in 2009 to cover expected costs associated with the setting up of an Endowment
Fund during 2010 to provide funding for future scholarships to students. An amount of $60,000 was transferred to this reserve
account at year-end.
Activities:
The following programs were presented in 2009:
NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP 2009
Elder Conservatorium of Music. University of Adelaide, SA.
4-18 January 2009
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Season 1
Melbourne, Canberra & Sydney
28 January – 15 February 2009
Season II
Adelaide, SA
7-26 July 2009
YOUNG AUSTRALIAN CONCERT ARTISTS REGIONAL RESIDENCY
Bundanon, NSW
Stage 1
10 May – 8 June 2009
Stage 11
2-30 August 2009
YOUNG SYMPHONISTS – STRINGS
YOUNG SYMPHONISTS – WIND, BRASS & PERCUSSION
Orange, NSW
11-19 April 2009
STYLE WORKSHOP – THE CLASSICAL STYLE
Brisbane, QLD
11-19 April 2009
MSO ORCHESTRAL FELLOWSHIP - STRINGS
Melbourne
14-21 April 2008
TSO WIND, BRASS & PERCUSSION FELLOWSHIPS
Hobart
27 April - 11 May 2008
TSO/AYO ORCHESTRAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Hobart
7-13 September 2009
YOUNG AUSTRALIAN CONCERT ARTISTS (YACA)
Wind
Darwin, NT
26 April-11 May 2009
Strings
Wollongong, NSW
26 April – 11 May 2009
CHAMBER MUSIC CAMP
Sydney
23 September – 5 October 2009
NATIONAL AUDITIONS FOR 2010 PROGRAMS
August – September 2009
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(c)
Income Tax
No amount was required to be provided for income tax as the company is income tax exempt.
Matters subsequent to the end of financial year
No matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2009 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect:
a)
b)
c)
The company’s operations in future financial years, or
The results of those operations in future financial years, or
The company’s state of affairs in future financial years
Likely developments and expected results of operations
We continue to actively explore additional sources of funding and earned income.
Environmental Regulations
The Operations of the company are not subject to any particular environmental regulations under a Commonwealth, State or Territory Law.
Information on directors who held office during the year
Annabelle Chaplain
Non-executive Director
Appointed 1 December 2007
ITF Committee
Nancy Fox
Managing Director,
AMBAC Assurance Corporation (Asia Pacific)
Appointed 3 February 2001
ITF Committee (Chair)
Finance & Executive Committee
Erin Flaherty
Appointed 24 May 2009
Peter Grant
Consultant
Appointed 1 September 2007
Deputy Chair
Lawrence Jacks
Retired Principal Viola WA Symphony Orchestra
Keith Crellin OAM
Head of Strings
Elder Conservatorium of Music, Adelaide University
(Senior Lecturer, Viola)
Resigned 27 October 2009
Luke Nestorowicz
Consultant
Ronald Ogden
Economist
Appointed 8 July 2005
Treasurer/Company Secretary
Clare Pullar
Endowment Fund Committee
Mary Vallentine AO
Arts Consultant
Chair
Finance and Executive Committee
Michele Walsh
Head Instrumental Division
Queensland Conservatorium
Griffith University
Appointed 24 Nov 2001
Artistic Advisory Committee (Chair)
Frank Zipfinger
Partner, Mallesons Stephen Jaques
Endowment Fund Committee
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Statement of Financial Performance
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Note
2009
$
4,440,450
2008
$
3,697,225
(18,101)
(15,121)
(237,215)
(251,335)
Occupancy expenses
(75,029)
(69,527)
Production expenses
(636,757)
(311,264)
Marketing expenses
(208,171)
(152,374)
(1,367,700)
(1,262,208)
(87,027)
(57,575)
(1,185,193)
(1,025,420)
(14,130)
-
(3,829,323)
(3,144,824)
611,127
552,401
-
-
Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities after income tax expense
611,127
552,401
Total changes in equity
611,127
552,401
2
Board expenses
Operating expenses
Tutor, performer and staff expenses
Student assistance expenses
Travelling expenses
Unrealised Foreign Exchange (Losses)/ gains
Total expenses relating to ordinary activities
Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities before income tax expense
Income tax expense
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Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2009
Note
2009
$
2008
$
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash Assets
Investments
Receivables
Other
Total Current Assets
4
4
5
6
2,974,716
242,234
174,274
259,337
3,650,561
2,788,066
165,674
124,939
152,884
3,231,563
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Plant & Equipment
Total Non-Current Assets
7
102,764
102,764
77,009
77,009
3,753,325
3,308,572
TOTAL ASSETS
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors & Payables
Provisions
Total Current Liabilities
8, 9
10
1,453,065
36,817
1,489,882
1,630,625
31,147
1,661,772
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Provisions
Total Non-Current Liabilities
11
11,569
11,569
6,053
6,053
TOTAL LIABILITIES
1,501,451
1,667,825
NET ASSETS
2,251,874
1,640,747
973,155
1,278,719
867,790
772,957
2,251,874
1,640,747
EQUITY
Retained profits
Reserves
12
13
TOTAL EQUITY
The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
Statement of Changes in Equity
As at 31 December 2009
Note
Balance at
Beginning of the
financial year
Transfer to
Reserves
Net Result from
Operations
Balance at the end
of the Financial
Year
Accumulated
Surplus
Profile
Raising
Reserve
Endowment
Fund Cost
Reserve
International
Touring
Reserve
Reserves
Stabilisation
2009
$
2008
$
867,790
60,000
-
317,727
395,230
1,640,747
1,088,346
(505,762)
(60,000)
60,000
372,460
133,302
-
-
611,127
-
-
-
-
973,155
-
60,000
690,187
528,532
12
611,127
552,401
2,251,874
1,640,747
12,13
The above Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Statement of Cash Flows
Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from students
Grants Received
Concert Fees Received
Bursaries, Foundations & ITF Donations
Other receipts
Interest Received
Payments to suppliers and employees
Net cash flows from operating activities
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2009
$
453,109
2,093,000
14,128
825,120
608,929
93,868
(3,806,738)
281,416
507,971
2,187,839
8,110
210,389
914,296
98,004
(3,244,295)
682,314
(51,566)
(43,200)
(94,766)
(26,142)
45,764
19,622
186,650
2,788,066
2,974,716
701,936
2,086,130
2,788,066
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for plant and equipment
Proceeds from redemption/ Payment for Investments
Net cash flows used in investing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held
Cash at beginning of year
Cash at the end of the year
4
The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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2008
$
Note
1
Contents
Summary of significant accounting policies
Page
12
39
2
Revenue
41
14
3
Expenses and Losses
41
14
Current Assets
4
5
6
7
14
41
15
42
15
42
Cash Assets/Investments
Receivables
Other – Prepayments
Non-current Assets
Plant and equipment
42
15
Current Liabilities
8
9
10-11
Creditors and Payables
Grants and Sponsorships
Provisions
43
16
43
16
16
43
Retained profits
Reserves
16
43
17
44
Equity
12
13
14
Remuneration of directors
44
17
15
Remuneration of auditors
17
44
16
Contingent liabilities
44
17
17
Commitments for Expenditure
44
17
18
Employee entitlements
45
18
19
Reconciliation of profit from ordinary activities after income tax to net cash inflow from operating
activities
18
45
20
Segment information
45
18
21
Trust Assets
18
45
22
Members’ Guarantee
45
18
Directors’ Declaration
46
19
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Note
1
Summary of significant accounting policies
a.
Basis of accounting
This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Interpretations, Australian
Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, and the Corporations
Act 2001.
The company’s Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of changes in Equity have been prepared on an accrual basis
and are in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for inventories which as noted, are at Directors’ valuation. The
Cash Flow Statement has been prepared on a cash basis.
The financial report has been prepared based on a twelve month operating cycle and presented in Australian currency.
b.
Changes in Accounting Policy
Accounting policies are consistent with those of the previous year.
c.
Income Tax
No provision for income tax is required as the company is exempt from income tax.
d.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed are net of goods and
services tax (GST). Revenue is recognised for the major business activities as follows:
(i)
Contribution income
Contribution income represents the fair value of assets received in excess of the cost of the assets where there is a non
reciprocal transfer and is recognised as income once the asset is controlled by the Company.
(ii)
Funding revenue
Funding revenue is received from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) and the Australia Council
for the Arts. Funding is received based on payment schedules contained in a funding agreement between the funding bodies
and the Company and is recognised in the calendar year for which it is intended under the terms of the agreement due to the
conditional nature of the funding. Any funding not spent on the planned activities agreed between the parties at the start of each
calendar year is required to be repaid.
(iii)
Registration and Membership Fees
Registration and Membership Fees are recognised in the period for which the membership or registration is applicable.
(iv)
Sponsorship and Donations revenue
Sponsorship – Sponsorship commitments are brought to account as income in the year in which sponsorship benefits are
bestowed.
Donations - All donations are brought to account as received.
(v)
Performance Fee Revenue
Revenue from performance fees is recognised as these services are performed.
e.
Receivables
All debtors are recognized at the amounts receivable, as they are due for settlement immediately in the case of trade debtors,
and no more than 30 days from the date of recognition for other debtors.
Collectability of debtors is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Individual debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. A
provision for doubtful debts is raised when uncertainty exists as to the collection of the debt.
f.
Plant and Equipment
Each class of plant and equipment is carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation.
The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable
amount from those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows which will be
received from the assets employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have not been discounted to
present values in determining the recoverable amount.
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Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Depreciation
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets is depreciated on a straight line basis over their useful lives to the company
commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use.
The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:
Musical Instruments
7%
Music and Scores
7%
Furniture and Fittings
10%
Leasehold Improvements
10% - 14%
Office Equipment
25%
Computers/Website
25-33%
g.
Leased plant and equipment
Leases of plant and equipment are classified as operating leases as the lessors retain substantially all of the risks and benefits
of ownership. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income
statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.
h.
Trade and other creditors
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the company prior to the end of the financial year and
which were unpaid at balance date. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.
i.
Maintenance and repairs
The cost of repairs to the company’s plant and equipment are charged as expenses as incurred, except where they relate to the
replacement of the component of an asset, in which case the costs are capitalized and depreciated in accordance with note 1(f).
j.
Website and Database costs
Costs in relation to web sites and databases controlled by the company are charged as expenses in the period in which they are
incurred if they do not change the underlying nature or structure of the web site or database. Costs incurred in building or
enhancing a web site or database, to the extent that they represent probable future economic benefits controlled by the
company that can be reliably measured, are capitalized as an asset and amortised over the period of expected benefits, usually
2-3 years.
k.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses, and assets are recognized net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not
recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognized as part of the cost of acquisition
of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the Statement of Financial Position are shown
inclusive of GST.
l.
Employee Benefits
(i)
Wages, salaries and annual leave
Liabilities for employee benefits for wages, salaries and annual leave expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting
date represent present obligations resulting from employees’ services provided up to the reporting date. These are calculated at
undiscounted amounts based on compensation rates that the consolidated entity expects to pay, including related on-costs.
(ii)
Long service benefits
The provision for employee benefits for long service leave represents the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to
be made, resulting from employees’ services provided up to the reporting date. The provision is calculated using expected future
increases in wage and salary rates including related on costs and expected settlement dates based on turnover history and is
discounted using the rates attaching to Commonwealth government bonds at balance date which most closely match the terms
of maturity of the related liabilities.
(iii)
Superannuation
The Company contributes to employees’ superannuation funds. Contributions are recognised as an expense as they are made.
m.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash which are
subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents
consist of cash and cash equivalents as defined above.
n.
Comparative Figures
Where required by the Accounting Standards comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for
the current financial year.
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o.
Significant Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to
assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. The following critical accounting policies have been identified for
which significant judgements, estimates and assumptions are made.
(i)
Impairment of Non-financial Assets
The Company assesses impairment of its non-financial assets at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the
Company and to the specific asset. If an impairment trigger exists the recoverable amount of the asset is determined.
Management do not consider that the triggers for impairment have been significant and these assets have not been tested for
impairment in this financial period.
(ii)
Estimate of Useful Lives
The estimation of useful lives of assets is based on historical experience. The condition of assets are assessed periodically and
considered in relation to the remaining useful life of the asset and adjustments made to useful lives as appropriate.
Note
2
Revenue
Revenue from operating activities
2009
$
Grants – by provider
Dept of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Austrade
Australia Council
Total Grants
Audition Application Fees
Management Fees
Memberships
Performance Fees & Earned Income
Registration Fees
Sponsorships, scholarships, Financial Assistance, and donations
Other Income
Total revenue from operating activities
Revenue from outside the operating activities
Interest
Increase/(Decrease) in Market Value of Investments
Virtuosi Sales
Note
3
4
1,739,633
150,000
414,860
2,304,493
79,312
4,200
3,381
35,800
448,603
1,187,789
249,644
4,313,222
1,748,575
13,078
221,346
1,982,999
64,650
3,732
2,682
21,950
448,793
922,812
240,071
3,687,689
93,868
33,360
127,228
4,440,450
98,003
(88,867)
400
9,536
3,697,225
4,212
23,561
12,148
2,250
14,130
10,747
27,761
(22,561)
2,527
-
Expenses and Losses
Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities includes as expenses:
Bad and doubtful debts expense
Depreciation of Musical Instruments, Furniture and Fittings, IT & Website
Employee entitlements
Loss on disposal of plant and equipment
Unrealised Loss on Foreign Currency
Note
2008
$
Cash Assets/Investments
Cash Assets
Cash at bank and on hand
Cash on deposit
Total Cash on Deposit
1,963,975
1,010,741
2,974,716
1,184,063
1,604,003
2,788,066
The above figures are reconciled to cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows.
The deposit with MLC had a floating interest rate between 3.0% and 4.6% (2008: between 4.7% and 6.4%).
Funds on term deposit with Bank West are invested for periods of 3 to 12 months with interest rates of 3.9% to 5.1% (2007 5.1% 6.0%)
Interest on all ‘Deposits at call’ is credited quarterly
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Investments
Listed Investments at fair value in:
2009
$
34,254
207,980
242,234
Fixed interest securities
Shares and other equities
Total Investments
2008
$
36,666
129,008
165,674
The International Tour Fund and Peter Seymour Bursary Fund with UBS Wealth Management had net rates of return between 0.83% and 11.98%
(2008: (2.92%) and (7.76%)).
The Reserves Stabilisation Account with UBS Wealth Management had a net rate of return of 13.45% (2008: (17.71%)).
Note
5
Trade Debtors
Other Debtors
Total Receivables
Receivables
89,563
84,711
174,274
69,061
55,878
124,939
259,337
152,884
Music Equipment at Cost
Deduct: Accumulated depreciation
122,482
(90,423)
32,059
115,338
(87,035)
28,303
Music and Scores
5,102
(461)
4,641
4,794
(132)
4,662
Furniture and Equipment at Cost
59,795
(39,791)
20,004
59,101
(39,326)
19,775
Database at cost
20,898
(8,588)
12,310
11,208
(7,280)
3,928
IT Equipment at cost
61,269
(28,729)
32,540
60,319
(41,394)
18,925
Website at cost
41,406
(40,196)
1,210
40,407
(38,991)
1,416
310,952
(208,188)
102,764
291,167
(214,158)
77,009
77,009
51,566
(2,250)
(23,561)
102,764
81,155
26,142
(2,527)
(27,761)
77,009
Trade debtors arise from fees owing by students for participation in the company’s programs.
Other debtors arise from activities other than those attended by students.
Note
6
Other
Prepayments
Note
7
Plant and Equipment
Total Non-current Assets
Total Accumulated Depreciation
Net Non-current Assets
Movements in non-current assets
Balance at beginning of year
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation
Balance at end of year
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Note
8
Creditors and Payables
2009
$
99,523
472,736
719,740
161,066
1,453,065
Trade Creditors
Receipts in advance
Grants & Sponsorships (Note 9)
Other Payables
Note
9
2008
$
41,946
535,834
931,232
121,613
1,630,625
Grants and Sponsorships
Australia Council Grant
Colonial Grant
DEWHA Grant
30,275
195,000
494,465
719,740
222,134
195,000
514,098
931,232
The organisation receives funding from Government and non-government sources in order to maintain its operations. Funding from these sources is
allocated on a financial year basis whilst revenue from these sources is recognised in the calendar year for which it is intended under the terms of
the particular agreement. Any funding received and unspent at the end of the year is held as a liability until utilised or repaid if needed.
Note
10
Provisions – Current liabilities
Provision for Annual Leave
Fringe Benefits Tax Payable
Note
11
12
28,395
2,752
31,147
11,569
11,569
6,053
6,053
867,790
611,127
(372,460)
(60,000)
60,000
(133,302)
973,155
660,869
552,401
(157,855)
(60,000)
(127,625)
867,790
Provisions – Non current liabilities
Provision for long service leave
Note
35,026
1,791
36,817
Retained profits
Movements in retained profits
Opening balance
Net profit/(loss) for the year
Transfer (to)/from International Touring reserve
Transfer (to)/from Endowment Fund Cost Reserve
Transfer (to)/from Profile Raising Reserve
Transfer (to)/from Reserves Stabilisation
Closing balance
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Note
13
Reserves
2009
$
International Touring Reserve
Opening balance
Transfer (to)/from general reserve
317,727
372,460
Closing balance
690,187
The International Touring Reserve was established in January 2005 in order to set aside funds for overseas touring.
2008
$
159,872
157,855
317,727
Endowment Fund Cost Reserve
Opening balance
60,000
Closing balance
60,000
The Endowment Fund Cost Reserve was established in December 2009 in order to set aside funds for costs expected to be incurred in establishing
the Endowment Fund Reserve. The funds remaining in this reserve are expected to be utilised in full in 2010.
Reserves Stabilisation
Opening balance
395,230
267,605
Transfer from general reserve
133,302
127,625
Closing balance
528,532
395,230
The Reserves Stabilisation Reserve was established in October 2006 under the direction of DEWHA (formerly DoCITA) to set aside funds to secure
the future operations of AYO.
Profile Raising Reserve
Opening balance
60,000
(60,000)
60,000
Closing balance
60,000
The Profile Raising Reserve was established in December 2008 in order to set aside funds for improving the awareness and branding of AYO.
Total Reserves
1,278,719
772,957
Note
14
Remuneration of directors
No income has been paid or is payable, or otherwise made available, to directors by the company or to related parties in connection with
the management of the affairs of the company.
Note
15
Remuneration of auditors
The auditor of the company, Sothertons, performed the audit on a pro bono basis and received no remuneration for these services. (2008:
nil remuneration)
Note
16
Contingent Liabilities
There were no contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2009.
Note
17
Commitments for expenditure
2009
$
Lease commitments
Commitments in relation to leases contracted for at reporting date but not recognized
as liabilities, payable
Within one year
Later than one year but not later than 5 years
Later than 5 years
87,188
89,665
-
2008
$
67,213
9,039
-
Lease commitments relate to the lease by the organisation of office equipment (telephone system & photocopiers) and the provision of office
accommodation (Sydney and Melbourne) for various period with expiry dates of between one and five years.
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Note
18
Employee Entitlements
2009
$
Employee Entitlement Liabilities
Provision for annual leave (current)
(10)
Provision for long service leave (non-current) (11)
Aggregate employee entitlement liabilities
Employee numbers
Number of employees at 31 December 2009
Note
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2008
$
35,026
11,569
46,595
28,395
6,053
34,448
14
13
Reconciliation of profit from ordinary activities after income tax to net cash inflow from
operating activities
Profit from ordinary activities after income tax
Depreciation
Net loss on sale of non-current assets
(Increase)/Decrease in Market Value of Investments
Other Adjustments
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Decrease/(Increase) in trade debtors & other debtors
Decrease/(Increase) in prepayments
(Decrease)/Increase in trade & other creditors
Increase/(Decrease) in other current liabilities
(Decrease)/increase in current provisions
(Decrease)/Increase in non-current provisions
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities
611,127
23,561
2,250
(33,360)
552,401
27,761
2,527
88,867
(49,335)
(106,453)
97,030
(274,590)
5,670
5,516
281,416
41,373
203,170
(338,565)
133,285
(26,622)
(1,883)
682,314
Note
20
Segment Information
The company operates in one industry – the arts, and generally in one geographical area –
Australia. All income in 2009 was generated in Australia. (2008 Australia)
Note
21
Trust Assets
The Australian Youth Orchestra acts as trustee for the following entities:
National Music Camp Trust Fund
Dorothy Fraser Scholarship Fund
Separate Financial Statements are prepared for these entities.
Note
22
Members’ Guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee. If the company is wound up, the Constitution states that each member is required to
contribute a maximum of $20 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the company. At 31 December 2009 the
number of members was 79 (2008: 102).
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Level 1, The Arts Exchange
10 Hickson Road
Millers Point NSW 2000
Arts House, Suite 3
204 St Kilda Road
Southbank VIC 3006
ABN 42 004 355 739

— the australian youth orchestra —

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