We are absolutely thrilled to be able to invite talented young string players, based in Ireland to be part of an exciting opportunity to perform as part of a string orchestra, in a concert playing alongside some of Ireland’s notable professional musicians, including Mia Cooper, concert master of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and players from the ensemble Musici Ireland.

The event offers young string players the experience of working side by side with professionals in an authentic rehearsal/performance environment. Composer Liam Bates will be conducting the concert, which takes place in Wexford on Sunday 28th June, 2020 at 3pm. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, we obviously have to take it one day at a time with the concert date, but please be assured that this concert WILL happen once the current situation is resolved.

How to apply:
To apply you must be 21 or under and should have a minimum of grade 7 or equivalent. You must be available the weekend of 27-28th June 2020. Applicants are asked to make a video of themselves playing one short piece of their own choice and 2 excerpts, the first from Griegs’ Holberg Suite and the second from the Vaughan Williams. Studio recordings are not necessary. You can email the videos to info [at] musici.ie (We recommend using wetransfer.com for any files that are too big too email. Please make sure everything is clearly labelled).

The videos will be submitted to a panel of judges who will make a decision on successful candidates. Applications must be submitted by 20th April and we will inform you by email either way by 8th May 2020.

See link below for further details.