AYO Players Mentored by Extraordinary Alumni

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In July, AYO musicians had the privilege of joining the Australian World Orchestra on stage at the Sydney Opera House with acclaimed conductor, Sir Simon Rattle.

In July, AYO musicians had the privilege of joining the Australian World Orchestra on stage at the Sydney Opera House with acclaimed conductor, Sir Simon Rattle. Over 80% of AWO musicians trained with the AYO at the start of their careers and were able to share their wisdom with a new generation of AYO players.

AYO musicians were able to take guidance from members of acclaimed ensembles such as the Berlin Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. For AYO players, it was a chance to draw inspiration from acclaimed players, and reinvigorate their passion for music. A key part of this project was to inspire AYO’s pre-professional musicians to aim high, and work towards achieving their big musical dreams.

Throughout the project, AYO alumna Meg Sterling mentored young flautist Rachel Howie. Read more about their individual musical journeys, and how they found the project.