Chineke! Junior Orchestra Residential Course
The Chineke! Foundation is thrilled to announce that auditions for our much-anticipated Chineke! Junior Orchestra Residential Course (Mon 5th - Sun 11th August 2024) are now open.
At the heart of our mission - "Championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music" - lies our commitment to nurturing the next generation of exceptional talent. We warmly invite young musicians aged 11-22, especially from Black and/or global majority backgrounds, to audition for this transformative orchestral course.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Orchestral Performance: Showcase your talent in a full-scale symphony orchestra, performing at a renowned venue
Personalised Instruction: Benefit from instrument-specific tuition and mentoring by Chineke! musicians
Beyond the Music: Enjoy fun activities throughout the week like quiz nights, film nights, and open mic performances
National Connections: Connect with peers from across the country, sharing your passion and building a network of like-minded young musicians
EVENT DETAILS
When: Monday 5th – Sunday 11th August 2024
Where: Dulwich College, Dulwich Common, London SE21 7LD. Residential course with accommodation provided.
Grand Finale: A concert performance at Fairfield Halls, Croydon, CR0 1JD, marking the culmination of a week of intensive learning and growth. Tickets will go on sale soon!
Embark on a Musical Journey: Experience intensive musical training and personal growth, with accommodation and meals provided. Additionally, we have limited bursaries for travel expenses, ensuring your journey is about talent, not finances.
Register your interest today by submitting your audition before the deadline on Monday 8th April 2024.
AUDITIONS
We will be holding auditions via video submission.
Seize this unique opportunity by submitting your audition through our online form by Monday 8th April 2024.
We are looking for orchestral musicians aged 11 - 22 of at least the following standard:
🎻 Junior string and percussion players: ABRSM Grade 6 or above (or equivalent)
🎺 Wind, brass, and senior string players: ABRSM Grade 8 or above (or equivalent)
To audition, please submit a video via our audition form, here.
Please submit a video audition of you playing two short pieces of contrasting styles (no longer than 2 or 3 minutes each, please).
Use any simple recording device, such as a smartphone. We value the authenticity of your playing over the production quality of your video. No editing, please: we want to see the two pieces back-to-back, performed on the same recording.
The video should contain the following:
Introduce yourself: your name, age, and instrument; the pieces you'll be playing; and a few words about why you'd like to take part in the Chineke! Junior Orchestra this Summer.
Perform your pieces - we're looking for engaging performances; really imagine that you're performing for a crowd, not just for a video!
Please note that these videos will only be viewed internally and will be deleted after the audition process has finished.
Click HERE to submit your audition.
Please note that the deadline to submit your audition will be Monday 8th April 2024 – forms submitted after this date will not be accepted.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to re-audition if I’ve played with the Chineke! Junior Orchestra before?
Yes – all participants, new and returning, must audition to ensure a fair and updated assessment of all applicants.
What pieces should I play in my audition video?
Choose any two short contrasting pieces (no more than 2 or 3 minutes each, please!) that you think best showcase your talent and proficiency on your instrument.
Can I audition on more than one instrument?
If you want to be considered for more than one instrument, you will need to submit a new application and new audition video for each instrument. Note that you’ll be selected to play only one instrument in the orchestra.
When will I be informed about the audition results?
All applicants will be told about the outcome shortly after the submission deadline, which is Monday 8th April.