What is the Galactic Summer Music Camp?

A full-day (9am - 4pm) non-residential music camp with rehearsals for FOUR days (January 14-17)  culminating in a Finale Concert on the final evening.

The camp is lead by TRYO conductor Tim Gray, with Vocal Ensemble director Michelle Gray, and Junior Ensemble conductor Jeremy Gray.

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What music will we get to play?

The theme for this camp is GALACTIC, so we will be enjoying some of the most epic and recognisable music written for space adventures including John Williams' iconic themes for Star Wars, as well as music from Star Trek, Apollo 13, Doctor Who, Interstellar, 2001: A Space Odyssey  and more.

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Who can attend?

All young musicians between ages 11 and 24 that meet the minimum skill level requirements below.

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Do I have to be a TRYO member?   

Not at all! Any musician can join in the fun!

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What instruments can play in the camp? 

Any orchestral or band instruments except those now indicated as full:

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Strings: (All positions still available)

Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Harp

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Winds:

Still Available:

Clarinet, Oboe, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon

Flute (Junior Ensemble), Saxophone (Junior Ensemble)

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FULL for Full Orchestra:

Flute, Saxophone

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(All positions available for Junior Ensemble)

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Brass: 

Still Available:

Tuba, French Horn

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FULL for Full Orchestra:

Trumpets, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium,

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(All positions available for Junior Ensemble)

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Percussion: (FULL)

Tuned & Untuned Percussion, Drum Kit

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Vocals: (All positions still available)

Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass (it's okay if you don't know)

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Guitar and Piano are not available as main instruments but can be listed as a 2nd instrument.

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NOTE:

If your main instrument's position ​is full, you can still register with your second instrument (listed as your main instrument in the form) if there are still positions available for your second instrument.

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If your instrument/s are not available or you're not sure if you can do the camp, please contact us with the form at the bottom of the page.

 

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What if I play two instruments?

Players can list a second instrument or more on the registration form. 

This is especially helpful for us to know if, for example,  a violinist might be willing to play viola.

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Instruments such as piano and acoustic/electric guitar don't usually have enough parts to list them as a main instrument but you can list them as a second or third instrument should we require someone to play that part.

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What level do you need to be? Is there an audition?

NO, there is no audition required! 

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The camp can cater for all early intermediate to advanced musicians and singers.

Three groups will be running for the entire camp:

 

Full Orchestra, Junior Ensemble and Vocal Group.

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Level Requirements:

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Check with your teacher if you're not sure of your level.

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Full Youth Orchestra

Grade 4/5+ AMEB is required for 1st parts and solos.

A minimum Grade 3 AMEB level for the 2nd/3rd parts.

IMPORTANT: Very good ability in sight-reading is highly recommended for this short intensive camp.

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Junior Ensemble

Players should have at least a couple of years of tuition and have reached about Grade 1 or 2 AMEB level.

A good knowledge of simpler keys including concert C, F, G and D major. Reading of notes is essential.  

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Vocal Group

Vocalists will need to be able to sing in tune. Experience in part-singing is strongly recommended. Please list vocal type (sop., alto, tenor bass) during registration.

Being able to read music is a distinct advantage, but not essential if you are a quick learner.

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Where is it being held?  

Tues-Thurs rehearsals will be held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Laurel St, Toowoomba.

Friday rehearsals and concert will be held at the Armitage Centre at Toowoomba's Empire Theatres.

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Who can attend the Finale Concert and how do we book tickets? 

The concert will be open to the public and will be held on the evening of the final day.

Friday @ 6:30pm

Tickets will be available shortly before the camp starts. 

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What is the cost of the camp? 

 

$205 per player

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An invoice will be issued once the online registration form has been submitted and processed by our team. 

Early Bird fee should be paid by Friday 20th December to retain the discount.

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IMPORTANT:   The fees are NOT REFUNDABLE. 

Partial credit towards future TRYO camps may be given in the event a camper is unable to begin the camp due to illness. (A medical certificate may be required)

In the case that the camp can not go ahead on the advertised dates, we will reschedule the camp for a later time in the year. 

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PLEASE NOTE - LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED - Please provide your own packed morning tea, lunch, snacks and water please.

   

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Is accommodation available for out-of-towners?

This is a non-residential camp and so participants will need to make their own arrangements for accomodation.

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This sounds great, how do I register?

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Simply click below and fill in the online registration form.

Registrations are open til January 7th 2025, 11:59pm.​​​​​​​​

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