IMP Update

IMP Update

12 August 2024

  1. IMP Tutor Reports being retired

This year, the IMP is retiring the tutor reports that in the past have come out each semester. After an in-depth review, these reports were found to not fulfil their dual purpose: supporting student learning, and keeping the IMP and school informed of progress and/or issues faced by our students. The reports are also a huge unpaid administrative burden on our wonderful tutors.

In place of these reports, we have implemented a regular checkup on all students taking lessons at school. Our IMP Administrative Assistant, Eve Osborn, will be talking to all IMP tutors once each term, and will make brief notes highlighting any issues that have arisen, challenges with progress, and also any notable accomplishments by students.

For students who have made great progress, there will be the opportunity to earn profile points in one of the following areas: Academic Excellence, Skills and Talents, Independent Learner, Resilience, Collaboration, & Communication, Community and Social Justice. For any issues raised, Dr Manchester will be following up directly with students and parents.

This new model will better allow the IMP to support students who are facing challenges in their music learning and provide meaningful reward for students who are demonstrating great effort and achievement.

  1. The 2MBS Young Virtuoso Award 2024

Classical instrumentalists under the age of 25 years and classical singers under the age of 30 years are now invited to apply for the 2MBS Young Virtuoso Award 2024.

Applicants submit up to a maximum 10-minute audition video by 5pm Monday 30 September 2024 using the online submission form: https://www.2mbsfinemusicsydney.com/yva/

Prizes include:

  1. A cash prize of $3,000 for the winner, $1,000 for the runner-up and a $500 Adjudicator Encouragement Award.
  2. A performance opportunity with the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
  3. Rising Star feature interview in Limelight Magazine
  4. Represent 2MBS in the National Fine Music Network Young Virtuoso Award

There is a $50 application fee, and applicants must be Australian citizens.

  1. The Royal Australian Navy Band Alongside Mentorship Program

The #RANBand Sydney Alongside: Mentorship Program is open for applications! Applications are open for high school musicians aged 15 and over in years 10-12 to join the Royal Australian Navy Band for rehearsals and performances.

The Alongside Program gives participants the opportunity to experience rehearsals amongst professional musicians and a unique access to life in a military band. The program can act as a springboard for those wanting to pursue performance at a professional level providing participants with the skills to establish a diverse and successful career in music. The program is designed for high school students in years 10-12 who wish to experience the joy of tackling highly challenging repertoire and who may be contemplating a performance career.

Closing date for applications: 19th of August 2024

Rehearsal session dates: 16th and 23rd September 2024

Performances: 24th and 25th September 2024

Download information pack and apply HERE: https://bit.ly/RANSyd

Audition video submissions due by 22nd August 2024