Orchestras
Primary String Orchestras
The primary string orchestras are open to all primary aged students at any skill level. Rehearsals run weekly at a number of locations. Each string orchestra rehearses the same pieces each week and performs the same repertoire. Each month, these orchestras have opportunities to work towards busking and assembly performances.
Secondary String Orchestra
The secondary string orchestra is open to all secondary aged students at any skill level. Saturday rehearsals run each week in Forest Hill. Students perform frequently and are developed in their ensemble playing abilities to prepare them for future positions in the Senior Chamber Orchestra when positions become available.
Junior Chamber Orchestra
The Junior Chamber Orchestra is for selected primary aged students. Students are invited to join when one of the 24 positions becomes available (3 violins & 1 cello from each age group). The minimum standard of players is grade 3. Students are strategically developed in their ensemble playing to prepare them for future paid quartet performances with the company Little Notes. After 2/3 years of training, students develop their performing skills and repertoire to move into leadership roles within the orchestra and perform at paid jobs around Melbourne. A portfolio of performances is collated for scholarship applications.
Senior Chamber Orchestra
The Senior Chamber Orchestra is for selected students of any age. Students are invited to join when one of the 16 positions in the orchestra becomes available (8 violins, 4 violas & 4 cellos). The minimum standard of players is grade 7. This orchestra has frequent paid jobs at weddings and corporate events around Melbourne, forming the 'Melbourne String Performers Quartet'. In addition, this orchestra focuses on performing eight showcase concertos each year.
Weekly Rehearsal Schedule - String orchestras
Blackburn Lake Primary String Orchestra
First Violin Principal: Minta Lester
First Violins: Wenya Gao, Oriel Glenk, James Lyster
Second Violin Principal: Alyssa Wong
Second Violins: Avleen Chaggar, Lara Glenk, Chellian Kanthasamy, Leon
Third Violin Principal: Abby Taylor
Third Violins: Sarah Crosbie, Claire Chan, Melody Shi, Routong Zhao, Heidi Farkas
Cello: Felix Wellman
Rangeview Primary String Orchestra
First Violin Principal: Sophie Qiu
First Violins: Joanne Alpen, Arista Kiratipun, Hazel Shu, Christian Lindner, Advait Rajagopalan
Second Violin Principal: Caroline Zhang
Second Violins: Jessie Hao, Olivia Teoh, James Christiansen
Third Violin Principal: Asha Buttery
Third Violins: Emily Poon, Hailey Leng, Stella Setiawan, Dylan Huang, Li Loh, Shaivi Yajamanam
Tuesdays: 3:30pm ~ 4:30pm
In the library @ 27 Churinga Ave, Mitcham VIC 3132
Mitcham Primary String Orchestra
First Violin Principal: Daniel Leong
First Violin: Lucy Lei
Second Violin Principal: Shirley Lei
Second Violins: Jessynta Blake
Third Violins: Nathan Coutler, Cristiano Morgan, Joanna D'Silva, Violet Amore
Cello: Charles Calabro
Wednesdays: 7:50am ~ 8:30am
In the performing arts centre @ 294 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132
Birralee Primary String Orchestra
First Violin Principal: Charlotte Mah
First Violins: Claudia Kok, Ethan Ng, Surena Athari, Alison Liang, Theodora Chiam
Second Violin Principal: Florence Kaan
Second Violins: Sean Tseng, Julien Zhu, Jasmine Yeo, Sean Zhi
Third Violin Principal: Adelene Toh
Third Violins: Isabelle Kok, Natalie Fung, Katherine Shen, Ashley Chen, Kyna Baja, Evelyn Yeo, Mia Chen, Olga Chen
Thursday: 7:50am ~ 8:50am
In the portable next to the Mandarin room @ 8-26 Heyington Ave, Doncaster VIC 3108
Vermont Primary String Orchestra
First Violin Principal: William Zhou
First Violins: Aidan Andika, Abigail Andika, Chloe Lin, Amy Jeffery, Eva Ma, Eliza Nicholas
Second Violin Principal: Jessica Andrews
Second Violins: Ella Plaw, Lily Ouyang, Jacob Wong, Meredith Chow, Cindy Peng
Third Violin Principal: Hana Takahashi-Chan,
Third Violins: Chi Nguyen, Aaliyah Parekh, Iman Imran, Kripa Soni, Jamie Wong, James Kim
Principal Cello: Emily
Cello: Noah Takahashi-Chan
Friday: 7:50am ~ 8:50am
In the music room @ Nurlendi Rd, Vermont VIC 3133
Secondary String Orchestra
Saturday: 9:00am ~ 10:00am
In Forest Hill VIC 3131
*Rehearsals to commence at the start of 2020*
WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE - Chamber Orchestras
Junior Chamber Orchestra
First Violin Principal: Aidan Andika
First Violins: Mathew Wang, Charlotte Mah, Samuel Ni, Anna Zhang, Abigail Andika
Second Violin Principal: Sophie Qiu
Second Violins: Hana Takahashi-Chan, Daniel Leong, Chloe Lin, Hazel Shu
Third Violin Principal: Joseph Ni
Third Violins: William Zhou, Sam Clarke, Shirley Lei, Arista Kiratipun
Principal Cello: Charles Calabro
Cellos: Lachlan Zhou, Felix Liu
Tuesday: 7:20am ~ 8:30am
In the performing arts centre @ 294 Mitcham Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132
Senior Chamber Orchestra
Saturday: 10:30am ~ 11:30am
In Forest Hill VIC 3131
*Formal rehearsals to resume at the start of 2020*