ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
ADVANCED ORCHESTRA is mainly for older youth and young adults. The track suits those who wish to take their musical skills to the next level and who maybe aim at advanced musical studies or a future career in music. You will be coached by musicians from Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra during the camp days, and will perform side by side with them at several concerts.
Participants
Age: ca 16–23 years
Instrument experience: 7 years or more
Orchestra experience: Very good
Participation fee: SEK 500/participant
Track Info
The track starts on Saturday June 15 and ends with Closing Concert on Wednesday June 19 in the evening
Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuesday 18 June, Scandinavium
Closing Concert – Wednesday 19 June, Concert HallPreparations:
Participants are very well prepared on all sheet music when the camp begins.
Instrument
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double bass
Time Frame
15 Jun
12:00-13:00 Registration open, Konserthuset
13:30-17:30 Rehearsals, Konserthuset
17:30-18:30 Dinner (only for accommodation), Hvitfeldtska matsal
16 Jun 09:20-18:50
17 Jun 09:00-18:50
18 Jun 11:45-19:00 Including Festival Concert 15:00-16:30
19 Jun 10:00-19:30 Including Closing Concert 18:00-19:30
13 years or older without adult
Read through our Application Info/FAQ before applying
Late application is possible as long as there are slots left or no later than April 12
If the application is open but you cannot find your instrument or part, that section is full
NB! The application is the same for both remaining slots and the waiting list
Repertoire
ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
Daniel Nelson Cardiac fanfare
Florence Price Scherzo from Symphony No. 3
Sergei Rachmaninoff Adagio from Symphony No. 3 (excerpt)
John Williams Duel of the Fates from Star Wars Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace
Antonín Dvorák Allegro con fuoco from Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’
Arturo Márquez Conga del Fuego Nuevo
Jean Sibelius Alla marcia from Karelia Suite
Coldplay Side by Side (Fix You) (Swedish lyrics: Malin Aghed, arr: Tormod Tvete Vik)
Georg Riedel Vi är blommor (lyrics: Barbro Lindgren, arr. Tormod Tvete Vik)
Karl Jenkins No. 3 ‘Adiemus’ from Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary
Markus Ahlberg El Sistema Fanfare
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Conductor
Emilia Hoving
Emilia comes from Finland and has quickly made an international career. She has appeared with orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic in Stockholm, the Luxembourg Philharmonic and the Iceland Symphony as well as with the Helsinki Philharmonic and the Orchester Philharmonique de Radio France. Emilia premiered "Bubblor" with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra in the fall of 2023 and in 2024 we are happy to welcome her as conductor at Side by Side.
Photo: Laura Oja
ADVANCED ORCHESTRA is mainly for older youth and young adults. The track suits those who wish to take their musical skills to the next level and who maybe aim at advanced musical studies or a future career in music. You will be coached by musicians from Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra during the camp days, and will perform side by side with them at several concerts.
Participants
Age: ca 16–23 years
Instrument experience: 7 years or more
Orchestra experience: Very good
Participation fee: SEK 500/participant
Track Info
The track starts on Saturday June 15 and ends with Closing Concert on Wednesday June 19 in the evening
Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuesday 18 June, Scandinavium
Closing Concert – Wednesday 19 June, Concert HallPreparations:
Participants are very well prepared on all sheet music when the camp begins.
Instrument
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double bass
Waiting List
You can apply to the waiting list for the following instruments: Oboe, Bassoon, Violin, Viola, Cello
Available slots
There are remaining slots on: Clarinet and Bass Clarinet, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone and Bass, Percussion, Double bass
Application Period
Regular application period:
28 November 2023 – 24 January 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 16 February 2024
Late application/Remaining slots:
25 January – 12 April 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 19 April 2024
Better Your Chances of Getting a Slot
- Apply on time - the regular application period is 28 November–24 January. "First-come, first-served" does not apply and you have the entire period to apply, but don't wait any longer than that! Late application is only for remaining slots
- Choose track according to experience – it's important that all participants have sufficient orchestra/singing experience for the level of the track
- Choose tracks by age - we recommend an age range for each track and although there are exceptions, you have the best chance of getting in if you follow the age recommendation
How to Apply
It is important that you read through our APPLICATION INFO before submitting your application. There you will find out more about how the application process works, what applies in case of cancellation, accommodation, and more. You can also get a better track overview in our track pyramid.
The application is personal. You must be at least 16 years old to apply on your own, otherwise an adult must make the application. All questions in the application form apply to you as a playing participant. The email address will be used primarily for contact and acceptance notification. If you are under 18 years of age, you must also enter the email address of a legal guardian. The acceptance notice will also be sent to that address.In the application to ADVANCED ORCHESTRA, you must include a video. It should be 6-7 minutes long and contain:
- Oral presentation - just your name and what you are going to play
- Own selected piece(s) with contrasts both in tempo and character. You do not need to be accompanied
- Mandatory piece that you will find in this folder
- Select orchestra track and then instrument
- Fill in all fields, the choice of track and instrument affects which fields appear
- Create a link to your video and paste into the application form. Please note that the video should not be password protected. We recommend that you make an untitled YouTube clip
- Read your details carefully and submit the application
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