The Young Mannheim Symphonists is Australia’s only national Historically Informed Performance (HIP) youth orchestra. Presented by the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, this unique and inspiring program gives secondary and tertiary students, along with emerging musicians, the chance to experience the transformative power of HIP.

YMS 2027

Young Mannheim Symphonists 2027 National Academy
30 March - 4 April | Brisbane
Young Mannheim Symphonists 2027 VIC State Academy
6-10 July | Melbourne

Instrumentalists aged 13-23 from all Australian states and territories are invited to audition for the National Academy and/or a State Academy of their choice. Musicians from New Zealand are also eligible to apply for the National Academy.

Applications and auditions are due 11:55pm AEST Sunday 25 October.

There are four steps:

Complete the application form.
Pay your audition fee here to receive the audition upload link.
Download your audition requirements.
Upload your video audition by Sunday 25 October.

Find application forms and audition requirements here.

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