MEMBERSHIP

If you have friends who you think would benefit from the experience of playing with the SBS Radio and Television Youth Orchestra, please encourage them to contact us.

CURRENT NEWS

Members should contact Fatima de Assis to inform her of any difficulties in attending rehearsals. The best way to do this is to email youth.orchestra@sbs.com.au, call the Orchestra's office number 94303979 to leave a message or text 0414 926 112. Make sure you state your name CLEARLY and then outline your problem.

At the beginning of each year ALL orchestra members (old and new) must complete the Online Membership Details Form. Please note that for reasons of security, your details are not stored on any online server system.

IF YOUR DETAILS CHANGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR, PLEASE RESUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION USING THIS FORM.

2010 Membership fees are now due ($385 for individuals and $583 for families). Please ensure that you make your payment immediately. Payment to the orchestra can be made as follows:

Make cheques payable to:
Youth Musical Endeavours Ltd
C/- Locked Bag 028, Crows Nest, NSW 1585

Direct Deposit to St George Bank:
Account: Youth Musical Endeavours Ltd
BSB: 112 879 Account No: 127857597

When making a deposit either electronically or through your local bank branch please be sure to use your surname as the description of the transaction so that we can identify the source of the deposit.
It is prudent to also advise us that the deposit has been made (email the honorary secretary at honsec@sbsyo.org.au).

If you find that your name is not on the security list when you sign in at the SBS Reception, this means that we do not have your details entered in our computer records. Please arrange to immediately submit your information using the Online Membership Details Form.

JOINING THE ORCHESTRA

The Orchestra members are generally aged between twelve and their early twenties.
The current annual membership fee is $385 (including GST) per playing member ($583 for families). There is no audition fee.

Auditions

Auditions are usually held annually, October/November/December in Sydney.
Applicants are expected to be studying currently with a teacher, and to be of a level equivalent to or above AMEB Grade 7. Audition inquiries can be made by completing an Online Audition Inquiry Form.

General Rehearsal Information

Rehearsals are generally held on Friday evenings from 6pm (security sign-in from 5pm) at the studios of SBS on the corner of Herbert and Frederick Streets Artarmon (map). You are expected to attend all rehearsals unless the rehearsal schedule does not require you. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend a rehearsal or performance you must advise Mr Krel by telephone or (preferably) email well ahead of time.

Current orchestra members can e-mail Fatima de Assis, the Orchestra Manager, at fmdeassis2@optusnet.com.au Other contacts are on the contact page.

Timetable for SBS shuttle-bus from ground level, SBS Carpark to Sydney Town Hall Station (drop off York Street): 7.05pm 7.40pm 8.15pm 8.50pm (Mon-Thurs) 9.05pm (Fri only, for orchestra members) 9.40pm & 10.10pm.

Postal Details:

SBS Radio & Television Youth Orchestra
(Youth Musical Endeavours Ltd.)
Locked Bag 028, Crows Nest, NSW, 1585
Sydney, Australia
Tel: + 61.2.9430.3979 Fax: + 61.2.9430.3700