PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA is mainly for high school youth. The track suits those who wish to take their musical skills to the next level and who maybe aim to switch to ADVANCED ORCHESTRA in a few years. You will be coached by musicians from Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra during the camp days, and will perform side by side with them at several concerts.
Age: ca 14–18 years
Instrument experience: 6–8 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
The track starts on Saturday June 15 and ends with Closing Concert on Wednesday June 19 in the evening.
Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuseday June 18, Scandinavium
Closing Concert – Wednesday June 19, Concert Hall
Preparations:
Participants should be very well rehearsed on the sheet music at camp start
Instrument
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double bass
Regular application period:
28 November 2023 – 24 January 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 16 February 2024
Late application/Remaining slots:
25 January – 12 April 2024
Admission notice will be emailed by 19 April 2024
It is important that you read through our APPLICATION INFO before submitting your application. There you will find out more about how the application process works, what applies in case of cancellation, accommodation, and more. You can also get a better track overview in our track pyramid.
The application is personal. You must be at least 16 years old to apply on your own, otherwise an adult must make the application. All questions in the application form apply to you as a playing participant. The email address will be used primarily for contact and acceptance notification. If you are under 18 years of age, you must also enter the email address of a legal guardian. The acceptance notice will be sent to that address as well. The selection is based on the information you have provided about your orchestra experience and age.
13 years or older without adult
13 years or older with adult
Adult non-playing/-singing
Read through our Application Info/FAQ before applying
The application is open until January 24
PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
Marquez Conga del Fuego
Sibelius Alla Marcia, ur Kareliasvit
Grieg Bergakungens sal, ur Peer Gynt
Moberg Preludium – Aktivitet, ur Soluppgång
Berlioz Ungersk marsch
Coldplay Sida vid Sida (arr Tvete Vik)
More pieces will be added
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Marjolein Vermeeren
Marjolein has a double degree in flute and wind band conducting. She grew up in the southern Netherlands where there is a big tradition in wind band music, and she has worked a lot with youth orchestras. Marjolein is a flutist in the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and has attended Side by Side for several years as an instructor for the older participants. She has been a Side by Side conductor since 2020.
Repertoire
PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
Holst: Jupiter (arr Leidig)
Stenhammar: Mellanspel from Sången
Alfvén: Festspel
Coldplay: Sida vid Sida
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Conductor
Marjolein Vermeeren
Marjolein has a double degree in flute and wind band conducting. She grew up in the southern Netherlands where there is a big tradition in wind band music, and she has worked a lot with youth orchestras. Marjolein is a flutist in the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra and has attended Side by Side for several years as an instructor for the oldest participants. And as a conductor since 2020.
Repertoire
PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
FOCUS: Tchaikovsky, P - The Nutcracker: Trepak (Russian Dance)
FOCUS: Sibelius, J - Finlandia
FOCUS: Pachelbel/Maroon5 – Canon/Memories, arr Tvete Vik/Dahlgren
Grieg, E - 4 Norwegian Dances: No. 3
Elgar, E - Chanson de nuit
PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA is mainly for high school youth. The track suits those who wish to take their musical skills to the next level and who maybe aim to switch to ADVANCED ORCHESTRA in a few years. You will be coached by musicians from Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra during the camp days, and will perform side by side with them at several concerts.
Age: ca 14–18 years
Instrument experience: 6–8 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
The track starts on Saturday June 18 and ends with Closing Concert on Wednesday June 21 in the evening.
Participates in the following concerts:
Festival Concert – Tuseday June 20, Scandinavium
Closing Concert – Wednesday June 21, Concert Hall
Preparations:
Participants should be very well rehearsed on the sheet music at camp start
24H CLOCK, CEST
June 17
13:15-14:15 Registration open, Konserthuset
14:30-15:45 Instrument rehearsal, Konserthuset
16:00-17:30 Tutti rehearsal, Konserthuset
17:15-18:15 Dinner (only for accommodation), Hvitfeldtska matsal
June 18 09:15-17:15
June 19 09:00-19:00
June 20 09:15-18:10 Including Festival Concert 15:00-16:30
June 21 11:40-19:30 Including Closing Concert 18:00-19:30
Full schedule (downloadable) will be available closer to camp.
Application period 1
9 November – 13 December 2022
Admission notice will be sent no later than January 24, 2023
Application period 2
14 December – 8 February 2023
Admission notice will be sent no later than February 28, 2023
Late application/Remaining slots
Late application is open 15 February – 13 April 2023
Admission notice will be sent no later than April 21, 2023
It is important that you read through our APPLICATION INFO before submitting your application. There you can read about how the application process works, what applies in case of cancellation, accommodation, and more. You can also get a better track overview in our track pyramid.
For you who have played your instrument for 6-8 years and are 14-18 years old. You have good orchestra experience and are well prepared on your music.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Digital
Your camp starts Sunday, June 20 and ends Wednesday, June 23.
Open for all instruments.
No participation fee. To participate, you need access to a computer, mobile or surf pad, with camera, external audio source, microphone or handsfree, internet, and an email address. Expression of Interest closes April 15.
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Gothenburg
Your camp starts Saturday, June 19 and ends Wednesday, June 23.
Some slots available for: Oboe, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Doublebass
Participation fee 450 SEK per person. Selection is based on your age and experience. If you are offered a slot, you must answer YES and confirm it within the time frame stated in the notice. Late Expression of Interest closes April 15. Slots are filled continuously.
For you who have played your instrument for 6-8 years and are 14-18 years old. You have good orchestra experience and are well prepared on your music.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Digital
Your camp starts Sunday, June 20 and ends Wednesday, June 23.
Open for all instruments.
No participation fee. To participate, you need access to a computer, mobile or surf pad, with camera, external audio source, microphone or handsfree, internet, and an email address. The sign-up period for Side by Side: Digital was open until June 3. You can make a late sign-up until June 18, but some instruments may not be available when camp starts.
For you who have played your instrument for 6-8 years and are 14-18 years old. You have good orchestra experience and are well prepared on your music. Your camp starts on Saturday, June 19 and ends with a concert on Wednesday, June 23.
You could submit your Expression of Interest for PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA on December 2–February 7. The admission notice will be sent out during February. The selection will be made based on your experience and your age. If you are offered a slot, you must reply YES and confirm your participation within the time span given in the notice. The participation fee is 450 SEK per person.
The Expression of Interest submission process for Side by Side: Digital opens again on February 11. At that time you will also be able to express your interest for any slots still remaining for the on-site camp.
Please read through our information ABOUT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
For you who have played your instrument for 6-8 years and are 14-18 years old. You have good orchestra experience and are well prepared on your music. Your camp starts Saturday June 13 and ends with a concert on Wednesday June 17.
For PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA you must apply for admission. The application is open November 11 – January 10. There are about 80 slots available and admission is based on your age and experience. Admission notice will be sent out by January 17, at the latest. The participation fee is 450 SEK. Please read through our SIGN-UP INFORMATION and TERMS & CONDITIONS before you apply.
Time Frame
Registration: Saturday 15/6 11.15-13.45
First rehearsal: Saturday 15/6 14.15
Ending concert: Wednesday 19/6 Closing Concert
Preliminary finish time: Wednesday 19/6 19.30
IMPORTANT SPOTS AT THE CAMP
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In every orchestra and track are personal to help you, ask them anyhting!
1. KONSERTHUSET Götaplatsen 8
2. HSM Fågelsången 1
3. HVITFELDTSKA GYMNASIET (HV Södra) Rektorsgatan 2
4. HVITFELDTSKA GYMNASIET (HV Norra) Rektorsgatan 2
5. STUDENTERNAS HUS Götabergsgatan 17
6. VÄRLDSKULTURMUSEET Södra Vägen 54
7. TRÄDGÅRDSFÖRENINGEN
8. SCANDINAVIUM Valhallagatan 1
9. VASAAULAN Vasa kyrkogata 10
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