Why AMACO
In 2023 AMACO will provide weekly orchestral training for musicians across 3 orchestras: AMACO, AMA Sinfonia and AMA North Shore. Our program is tailored for each individual to ensure everyone is under the careful guidance of our artistic staff. AMACO teaches teamwork, discipline, dedication, leadership and a commitment to excellence.
- Performance opportunities in Sydney’s foremost venues
- Free concert classes
- Master classes and workshops
- Complementary tickets for AMA concerts
Rehearsal Dates
AMACO North Shore – Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm (Artarmon) / AMA Sinfonia – Saturday 6:00-7:30pm (Hurstville)
Term 1
4/2, 11/2, 18/2, 25/2. 4/3,11/3,18/3, 25/3, 1/4
Term 2
22/4, 29/4, 6/5, 13/5, 20/5, 27/5, 3/6, 10/6, 17/6, 24/6
Term 3
15/7, 22/7, 29/7, 5/8, 12/8, 19/8, 26/8, 2/9, 9/9, 16/9
Term 4
7/10, 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 4/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 2/12
AMACO – Sunday 6:00-8:00pm (Hurstville)
Term 1
5/2, 12/2, 19/2, 26/2, 5/3, 12/3, 19/3, 26/3, 2/4
Term 2
23/4, 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5, 28/5, 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6
Term 3
16/7, 23/7, 30/7, 6/8, 13/8, 20/8, 27/8, 3/9, 10/9, 17/9
Term 4
8/10, 15/10, 22/10, 29/10, 5/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11, 3/12
Rehearsal Venue:
AMACO and AMA Sinfonia: Arco Music Academy Level 1, 7 Crofts Avenue Hurstville NSW 2222
AMACO North Shore: Arco Music Academy 6/96 Hampden Road, Artarmon NSW 2064
AUDITIONS Fees
Every new applicant and existing AMACO musician must audition. A non-refundable audition fee is payable with your application.
NEW MUSICIANS $80
Current AMACO MUSICIANS $50
AUDITION Requirements
1. Solo piece of your choice: The adjudicators will listen to one piece of your choice (no more than 4 mins). If the work itself is more than 5 minutes, you can still play it in the audition and the adjudicators will stop you when the time is up. The applicant also needs to provide a copy of your own choice of music to the adjudicators.
2. Orchestral Excerpts: The orchestral excerpts will be sent to the applicants prior to the audition. Applicants need to print out the excerpts, practise and bring them on the day of the audition.
3. The candidate may be asked to play major and minor scales of any key the candidate has studied, usually 2 octaves or more.
4. Sightreading
2022 Participation Fees
AMACO 4 terms $980 ($285 per term if pay by instalments)
AMA Sinfonia 4 terms $930 ($270 per term if pay by instalments)
AMACO North Shore 4 terms $1250 ($375 per term if pay by instalments)
Discounts
- Sibling discount (per musician) – $100
- At least two family members participating in 2022
- Scholarships
- A number of scholarships maybe awarded based on the audition performance. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email if they are successful in receiving a reduced participation fee. The reduction amount will be reflected on their tax invoice.
*Please note that all fees are non-refundable.
Fees by instalments
To help ease the financial pressure on some families, there is an option to pay the fee by 4 instalments. Please note that there will be a small administration fee for this option.
Payment of participation fees is required upon accepting a place in Arco Music Academy Chamber Orchestras and must be in place before rehearsals commence.
Payment Options
An invoice will be sent to you with the audition result by email. Please pay participation fee before invoice due date. We accept payment in cash, cheque and EFT. Please contact us at contact@arcomusic.com.au if the payment amount on your invoice is incorrect or if you wish to pay the participation fee by instalment.
Application
Please fill in Application Form from the follow link:-