Expression of Interest (EOI)

Do you want to be involved in the WestPhil programs in 2024?

Apr 22-25 | Chamber Orchestra Project | Peter Clark dir. | WSU | Concert @ St. Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta | By EOI* | Information sheet
Apr 22-24 | Woodwind & Brass Project | Fabian Russell cond. | The King's School, Parramatta North | By EOI* | Information sheet
May 17 | Mozart's Requiem | Dr. Sarah Penicka-Smith cond. | St Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta | By EOI* | Information sheet
2 & 7- 9 June | Symphonic Project | Alexander Gavrylyuk piano soloist & Fabian Russell cond. | Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music | By EOI* | Information sheet
8-11 Oct |"Harmonies of Hope: A WestPhil Orchestral Journey" | Alexander Gavrylyuk soloist & Fabian Russell cond. | Sir Ian Turbott Auditorium, University of Western Sydney, Parramatta South Campus | Information sheet (for non-STARTTS participants)

* Expressions of interest for WestPhil programs always exceed availability and positions awarded on the basis of first suitable candidate to apply. Therefore, make sure to register your interests ASAP! Also note that ALL participants in the April String and Woodwind & Brass projects will have the opportunity to participate in the June Symphony Program.

Our short-course programs involve intensive days of learning and practice, with tutelage from experienced professional musicians, culminating in public concerts. All our programs are heavily subsidised or entirely free to participants thanks to the support of Friends of WestPhil and other supporters.

Previous mentors include:

Violin - Kristian Winther, Anna da Silva Chen, Emma Jezek
Viola – Andrew Jezek, Dana Lee
Cello – Jack Ward, Miles Mullin-Chivers
Bass – Ben Ward, Douglass Rutherford
Flute – Elisse Kleiner
Bassoon - Laura Brown
Oboe - Jonathan Ryan
Clarinet - Olivia Hans-Rosenbaum
Horn – Robert Johnson, Rachel Silver
Trumpet - David Johnson
Percussion - Kevin Man

Open to young musicians up to age 25 | min. AMEB Grade 8 or equivalent

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