Young Amateurs

Applicants aged between 12 and 16, who enjoy playing an instrument and who have been able to maintain an acceptable level of competence in their playing are welcomed to participate in this programme.

Young Amateurs students will not participate in the two main Academy Orchestras, but will have opportunities of attending studio classes, rehearsals and on-campus performances. Depending on their numbers, levels of skill and instrumental distribution, they may be assigned to a Junior Orchestra, string orchestra, wind band, brass band, or appropriate chamber ensembles or groups. Some individual tuition will be offered to Young Amateurs students selected on the basis of talent and ability. There will be sufficient music, academic, recreational and general interest activities to gainfully occupy the Young Amateurs students for the full Academy session.