SAMYO NATIONAL AUDITIONS
SAMYO membership is open to students trained in Indian Classical music between the ages of 10 and 18, permanently resident in the UK. Orchestra members are selected on the basis of talent and potential.
If you want to enjoy learning from the best, and performing a new form of Indian Orchestral music, join SAMYO to discover your talent!
Why should you join SAMYO?
• Inspirational training sessions focusing on individual skills, accompaniment, ensemble playing and improvisation. • Learn about Hindustani, Carnatic, Percussion and World music styles through our concerts, collaborations and training. • Work with top musical directors and composers of international repute.
Read more stories about SAMYO, and watch mini films about the work we do in our Blog pages. http://www.milapfest.com/samyo/blog/
Major Benefits:
• Training from World-class teachers • Performance opportunities at mainstream venues like Queen Elizabeth Hall • Opportunity to apply for Milapfest Fellowship Awards for Music • The chance to become an Orchestra Leader, with training and opportunities for composition, solos and targeted training.
SAMYO membership
Membership of SAMYO gives you a host of benefits, including the opportunity to attend other concerts of interest, limited complementary tickets for your family to attend SAMYO performances and a place on the Summer Retreat.
Don’t forget – you’ll also benefit from being a member of a National Youth Orchestra!
SAMYO10 - Celebrating 10 years of the National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music from first take on Vimeo.
How does the SAMYO programme work?
Orchestra members are expected to attend the MUSIC INDIA Summer School in Liverpool from 27th July 2013 for one week. This residential school is a brilliant opportunity to train with world-class tutors, learn new compositions, and interact with your fellow musicians. You receive individual and orchestra training, and the opportunity to witness live performances by your tutors.
From September onwards a monthly REUNION will be held on the last SUNDAY of each month, (first Sunday in December), with extra rehearsals leading up to the showcase concerts in the North West in autumn, and London in spring. Each year, SAMYO performs at least two high profile concerts, as well as at several other great opportunities throughout the year.
Your commitment to us
• 12 month commitment for all training sessions, rehearsals and concerts. • Attendance at the MUSIC INDIA Summer School; a week long residential musical course. • Attendance at all workshops and rehearsal sessions. • Annual membership review • All SAMYO activities are provided for FREE, and you can apply for reimbursement on your expenses for travel, apart from: MUSIC INDIA one week summer school – please contact us for further details
Information for Applicants
Are you applying for Auditions in SPRING 2013?
• APPLICATION DEADLINE Wednesday April 10th • AUDITIONS Sunday April 14th
Are you applying for Auditions in SUMMER 2013?
• APPLICATION DEADLINE Friday June 28th • AUDITIONS Sunday July 7th
Who should apply?
• Musicians between the ages of 10 and 18 • UK residents • Musicians trained in the Carnatic or Hindustani musical traditions
If you are a Carnatic musician, you normally should have achieved, or be close to achieving your Arangetram. Hindustani musicians should roughly be at the equivalent of Grade 5 in Sangeet examinations. These are guidelines only, however, and musicians developing an equivalent level of experience through performances or other achievements will also be eligible.
How do you apply?
Application to join SAMYO is simple & straightforward. All you have to do is complete the application form and return it with an example of your music by the deadline. Please provide as much information as you can, and feel free to attach additional information if you wish. Don’t forget to get the form signed by your parent/guardian and your teacher too.
The application process
Step 1 - Fill in an application form, and return it no later than the specified dates for the audition Step 2 - Find out if you have been invited to audition. Step 3 - Sign up for MUSIC INDIA Summer School, from July 27th – August 3rd 2013
Application guidance notes
• Your application form determines whether you are invited to auditions. SAMYO membership is awarded by audition. • You will be assessed on potential and not just on current achievements. • Applications should be supported by your music teacher or tutor, so we require their signature too.
With your application, please also enclose the following: • Please send us an audio sample of your music – of between 6 and 8 minutes length.
ABOUT SAMYO
The Orchestra
SAMYO is the UK’s National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music. Formed in 2002, the orchestra has consistently pushed the boundaries of Indian music, experimenting with both instrumental combinations and genre fusions. The resulting sound is classical, contemporary, beautiful and unique.
Creating and facilitating opportunities for talented young musicians to realise their potential is at the heart of SAMYO’s mission. This is done through a combination of specialised intensive training and performance opportunities which offer motivation and inspiration.
In 2012, the orchestra became one of eight National Youth Music Organisations funded by Arts Council England.
The music
Presenting specially commissioned and arranged pieces of music, by world renowned tutors like Bombay Jayashri, Shashank Subramanyam, Ajay Chakraborthy, Ranajit Sengupta and Rajeeb Chakarborty to name a few. Samyo’s unique blend of traditional and contemporary melodies captivated audiences on its debut tour in 2002. Richly layered and melodious, SAMYO’s repertoire covers traditional North and South Indian music styles, but also exciting pieces influences by World music. Under accomplished and inspiring leadership by internationally renowned Gaurav Mazumdar (disciple of Pt Ravi Shankar ji), resident and visiting tutors, and through specialist compositions and training, SAMYO is fast gaining a reputation as an innovative and imaginative artistic creation, and the perfect environment to develop your talent.
The story so far…
SAMYO was created in 2002 with partnership programme with the National Foundation for Youth Music. Founded and managed by national charity Milapfest, SAMYO made waves across the country in 2002, and with invitations coming in from venues all over the country (such as The Bridgewater Hall and The Lowry) it is now one of only eight orchestras to benefit from the National Youth Music Organisations’ fund administered by Arts Council England.
2012/13 was the 10th anniversary year for SAMYO, and over the last 12 months, the orchestra has presented some iconic performances and activities to celebrate, including:
• April 2012 Performance at the Royal Albert Hall as a part of the ‘Worldsong! An Olympic Gala’ with The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain - with over 700 participants! • April 2012 Performance at the Southbank Centre’s prestigious Alchemy Festival • Individual SAMYO member performances at Milapfest’s Liverpool concert series. • ANAND UTSAV performance in London in August 2012, for the Mehta Group, Juhi Chawla and the Gurukul School, Gujarat. • Participation in the Music for Youth Festival, Birmingham • A new Documentary Film – “ A SAMYO STORY “ • A new CD title: “TEN” by SAMYO.
SAMYO was created to provide an opportunity to the many talented musicians in our country to showcase their talents nationally. SAMYO provides a platform for young musicians to perform to wide ranging audiences, gaining the exposure that can take them to new levels of achievement. As an orchestra, SAMYO is fast becoming a spectacular musical phenomenon.
What they say about SAMYO?
Members:
"The aspect of the summer school that I mostly liked was the quality of tuitions with the world renowned guru Bombay Jayshree ji, also enjoyed the Music India festival performances in the evenings." "Rehearsals with Ranajit ji were great, he is full of energy and his compositions are very interesting. Also enjoyed the concerts everyday in the evenings, especially the one by Anil Srinivasan."
"Being part of SAMYO has made me more confident as a musician, compared to how I felt about myself when I initially started off"
"Working with NYBBGB and NYJC was challenging and also exciting as this was the first time I was doing something so unique! Particularly working with NYJC was wonderful"
Conductor:
“The highlight of Music India 2011 for me was the fact that we all were living in the same campus and were part of the same routine, thought & activities for a whole week, something so rare & unique!!!”
Guest tutor:
“Teaching the students my compositions & to hear them practice & perform it was the highlight of the week for me. I enjoyed working with the Milap Team & all Samyo & Tarang members. It was great but very short at the end for me as musically I could not share all what I wanted to. I hoped to work more with the Tarang members as well as the Jazz Collective as I have done so much in that field in Europe for many years. Would love to come back soon to share my music with the audience & the students.”
Send your completed applications to:
Alok Nayak, Director of Development, Milapfest, Liverpool Hope University Creative Campus, 17 Shaw Street, Liverpool L6 1HP, Tel: 0151291 3949 Or e-mail us in case of any queries at samyo@milapfest.com
SAMYO was created and is managed by MILAPFEST.