PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
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.
Participants
Age: ca 14–18 years
Instrument experience: 6–8 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
Track Info
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 HallPreparations:
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
Time Frame
15 Jun
13:15-14:15 Registration open, Konserthuset
14:45-17:45 Rehearsals, Konserthuset
17:45-18:45 Dinner (only for accommodation), Hvitfeldtska matsal
16 Jun 09:15-17:15
17 Jun 09:00-18:50
18 Jun 09:30-16:30 Including Festival Concert 15:00-16:30
19 Jun 11:40-19:30 Including Closing Concert 18:00-19:30
13 years or older without adult
13 years or older with adult
Adult non-playing/-singing
Read through our Application Info/FAQ before applying
Late application is possible as long as there are slots left or no later than April 12
If the application is open but you cannot find your instrument or part, that section is full
NB! The application is the same for both remaining slots and the waiting list
Repertoire
PRE-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA
Arturo Márquez Conga del Fuego Nuevo
Jean Sibelius Alla marcia from Karelia Suite
Edvard Grieg In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Ida Moberg Prelude – Activity from Sunrise Orchestral Suite
Hector Berlioz Hungarian March from The Damnation of Faust
Coldplay Side by Side (Fix You) (Swedish lyrics: Malin Aghed, arr: Tormod Tvete Vik)
Markus Ahlberg El Sistema Fanfare
Georg Riedel Vi är blommor (lyrics: Barbro Lindgren, arr. Tormod Tvete Vik)
Karl Jenkins No. 3 ‘Adiemus’ from Adiemus: Songs of Sanctuary
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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 older participants. She has been a Side by Side conductor since 2020.
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.
Participants
Age: ca 14–18 years
Instrument experience: 6–8 years
Orchestra experience: Good
Participation fee: 500 SEK/participant
Track Info
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 HallPreparations:
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
Application Period
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
Better Your Chances of Getting a Slot
- Apply on time - the regular application period is 28 November–24 January. "First-come, first-served" does not apply and you have the entire period to apply, but don't wait any longer than that! Late application is only for remaining slots
- Choose track according to experience – it's important that all participants have sufficient orchestra/singing experience for the level of the track
- Choose tracks by age - we recommend an age range for each track and although there are exceptions, you have the best chance of getting in if you follow the age recommendation
How to Apply
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.
- Select orchestra track and then instrument
- Fill in all fields, the choice of track and instrument affects which fields appear
- Read your details carefully and submit the application
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