Monash Strike A Chord Workshop

Saturday 12 April – Sunday 13 April

If you are a school student and play in a chamber ensemble, come and join us in Melbourne for two days of expert coaching, masterclasses, movement and ensemble skills workshops, and a chance to meet fellow musicians. 

WHAT IS IT? 

The Monash Strike A Chord Workshop is a dynamic and interactive two-day program for young musicians looking to share the joy of playing chamber music.  

The workshop takes place Saturday 12 April – Sunday 13 April within the beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance, Monash University in Melbourne.  

Our world-class tutors are drawn from faculty of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance, including:

• Aura Go (piano)
• Anna McMichael (violin)
• Louise Devenish (percussion)
• Roman Ponomariov (horn)
• Nicole Canham (clarinet)
• and other expert musicians 

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to school aged chamber ensembles from anywhere in Australia – ensemble members must be enrolled in a full-time Australian school program, including homeschool and distance education.
• Students may only apply as a pre-formed ensemble (trio, quartet, quintet etc.).
• Students should be a minimum of AMEB Grade 6 level (or equivalent) on their instrument/voice.
• Ensembles may comprise any instrumentation (including vocal) and should have 3-8 players without a conductor/adult accompanist.
• All participants must be signed in/out each day by a responsible adult (teacher, parent, etc).
• A maximum of 10 ensembles  will be selected to attend the Workshop.

HOW DO I APPLY?

1. IMPORTANT: Please read the Participation Requirements carefully before applying.
2. Complete the application form below. There is NO COST to submit an application – Workshop Fees of $150 per participant will be payable upon notification of acceptance.
3. Applications close Friday 7 March, 2025
4. As there is limited capacity, we cannot guarantee all groups that apply will be accepted. All applicants will be notified by Friday 14 March.

WHAT DOES IT COST IF WE ARE SELECTED?

The program costs $150 per person and includes the following:

• all activities across the 2 days
• lunch and afternoon tea each day

Please note travel and accommodation will be the participants’ responsibility.

A limited number of need-based partial subsidies are available to alleviate the cost of participation, travel, etc. An application form will be sent to all groups selected to participate, but there is no guarantee that you/your group will receive a subsidy.

 

KEY DATES

Applications open: Friday 7 Feb

Applications close: Friday 7 March

Applicants notified: Friday 14 March

Monash Strike A Chord Workshop: Saturday 12 April – Sunday 13 April

Applications open 7 February – check back soon!