IMP Update

IMP Update

IMP Summer Concert

The IMP will wrap up another fantastic year of music-making with the sensational IMP Summer Concert on Friday 12th of December.  If you haven’t already purchased your tickets, check your inbox for the link.

 

Strike A Chord 2026

The dates for Strike A Chord 2026, Musica Viva Australia’s national program celebrating chamber music for school-aged students, have been released. Whether you’re an emerging ensemble or ready to take the national stage, there’s a place for you in Strike A Chord. Now is the time to start gathering your ensemble and exploring repertoire ideas for next year. With free coaching sessions, expert feedback, and tailored resources built around a national competition, Strike A Chord helps young musicians of all levels refine their skills and experience the joy of making music together.

Who can enter?

  • Full-time students up to Year 12
  • Groups of 3–8 players/singers (one per part, no conductor or adult accompanist)
  • Any instrument or voice combination performing repertoire broadly classical in style

Visit the Strike A Chord page for more information: www.musicaviva.com.au/strike-a-chord/

Further resources can be found here: www.musicaviva.com.au/strike-a-chord/strike-a-chord-resources/

 

SYO Summer School, Summer Symphony Orchestra and HSC Programs

On 12-17 January 2026, join SYO for five fun and intensive days of rehearsals and tutorials with some of Sydney’s best educators, culminating in a concert at Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s Verbruggen Hall.

In the SYO Summer Symphony Orchestra, young musicians will have the incredible opportunity to learn and perform under the guidance of conductor Dr Joanna Drimatis. This program is open to orchestral strings, brass, woodwind and percussion AMEB Grade 6 to AMusA or equivalent. Recommended age is 14 to 18 years old. Previous large ensemble experience required and must be having private instrumental tuition.

 

For further information, including all the Summer School program opportunities and registration details, visit: https://syo.com.au/2026-syo-summer-school/