Strategic Plan 2020 - 2024 AMPLIFYING THE IMPACT2020 - 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN Executive Summary SYO is now firmly established as the We also act as a pathway for young We cannot underestimate the impact leading provider of orchestral training musicians to discover and develop a of giving our young people the in NSW. passion, to learn skills, and to foster artistic and developmental tools to SYO has played a significant dedication and commitment. These empower them as creatives in their We have engaged with thousands of role in building a foundation are all skills which will translate own right, enabling them to pursue musicians through a core orchestral of classical music in this into their lives and have a greater larger ambitions and to unlock greater program, programs in regional country, and the impact of impact on the communities from opportunities beyond SYO’s threshold. centres, open programs for all young this legacy can be heard which they come. Being in SYO is Our young people are our greatest players, an educational initiative in orchestras, classrooms, not only about developing technical investment. What they achieve, how in partnership with schools, and boardrooms, and families skill, more significantly it is about they engage, what they contribute international pathways. SYO has everywhere. the act of playing together – and the within, and after their time with SYO, played a significant role in building important role that togetherness plays is how we gauge our success. a foundation of classical music in in shaping a creative and cohesive this country, and the impact of this The key to a progressive creative society. legacy can be heard in orchestras, planning and decision making, working future starts here, today - and it starts classrooms, boardrooms, and families across all strategic pillars to build Collaboration is a significant with our young people. everywhere. We have a duty to the educational leadership, cultivate part of the way forward, enabling artform to uphold the classical artistic excellence, deepen community opportunities for cohesion and tradition, and an obligation to our engagement, enrich stakeholder connecting young musicians with young people to make it relevant. connection, and improve business broader sectors of the industry stability. and with professional musicians. It We have a proven track record of extends our reach beyond the stage doing what we do well, and we look As we move into the new decade, and rehearsal rooms, and builds Our young people are our forward to the future with our feet SYO is even more focussed on deeper relationships with government, greatest investment. What they firmly planted in strong foundations. providing young musicians with business, private philanthropic achieve, how they engage, what more opportunities to access an The new vision and strategic plan for organisations and individuals. Through they contribute within, and artistic and developmental pathway. Sydney Youth Orchestras embodies collaboration, SYO is able to dream after their time with SYO, is We set out for young musicians our values. It launches with the bigger and reach further. how we gauge our success. from diverse geographical, financial, intention to amplify the impact of cultural, or disadvantaged areas to Ultimately, we see SYO as playing our programs. These values are gain access to an artform that can the major role in the evolution and the unseen force embedded in all challenge, create, and inspire them. growth of a greater music ecology. 2020 - 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN Vision Values Collaborate Celebrate We are not soloists We recognise and reward all contributions SYO is the pathway for young musicians Excellence Invest Is our attitude, not only We believe young people are the to champion an outcome key to a progressive creative future orchestral music Challenge We drive innovation and embrace the new 2020 - 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN Who we are Being around for over 50 years does not make us excellent, it’s the impact of our alumni on the We are the only music industry and the music education community provider who offers a that does. complete PATHWAY from 6 to 25, from beginner to We understand pre-professional. the important role SYO plays in sector sustainability and we support feeder programs and instrumental teachers to engage more young musicians. We are the only music education program that We celebrate caters for all young all contributions musicians regardless to SYO. of education system. 2020 - 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN What we do every year 3 Camps and 600+ Intensives Rehearsals 3 Regional Tours 120+ Concerts and 850 Events Auditions 80+ Scholarships Connect with 900+ Young Musicians 1680+ hours of Music Education 2020 - 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN The SYO Pathway Music Lovers Professional Musicians Music Conductors s Teachers r D e SSO Fellows ACO Fellows o o n G Australian University & o t r r National Australian Community s e Academy of Youth orchestras c Music Orchestra n o C The SYO Pathway Pre-Professional Symphonic Program SYO Strings Program School SYO Open Programs School Music Orchestras Programs Private Lessons 2020 - 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN Timeline of Orchestras The Sydney Youth Orchestra founded by 1980 SYOA Concerto Competition established Peter Seymour 21-31 January: Singapore Tour - Conductor: 1973 Inaugural concert performed on 25 Richard Gill November 1973, conducted by John Hopkins, soloist. Founding SYO member, December: SYO maintains small office David Pereira, cello 1981 space at both the Conservatorium and Sydney Grammar while most rehearsals 1 Orchestra - 117 Musicians move from the Conservatorium to Sydney Grammar School 27 March 1975: first SYO performance in 1982 the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House May: First ever Babies' Proms, Sydney Opera House. Conductor: Richard Gill 7 November, 1975: Sydney Youth Orchestra 1975 January: Sydney Youth Chamber Orchestra Association incorporated as a Company North America (Canada & USA) tour under the name of Sydney Youth 1983 including performance at the United Orchestra Association Limited Nations, Conductor: John Painter September: Richard Gill conducts SYO for February: Stuart Challender conducts the first time SYO for the first time, beginning a close association lasting until July 1987 1977 4 December 1977: first SYChO concert. 1984 Flagship orchestra begins to perform under Conductor: John Painter the name of Sydney Youth Symphony Orchestra 1978 19 December 1978: first joint performance 1986 with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Joy Lee retires as Musical Director, Peter Conductor: Peter Seymour Seymour appointed Artistic Director Subscription concert series launched: two Town Hall, one Sydney Opera House, one New South Wales Conservatorium of Music 20 March: SYO founder and Artistic Director, Peter Seymour, passes away after a short illness 1987 June: Henryk Pisarek appointed Artistic Director SYO's third symphony orchestra, Sinfonia, re-named the Peter Seymour Orchestra July: Stuart Challender's last time with SYO - in the concert hall, Sydney Opera House, conducting a concert in tribute to Peter Seymour 1988 First year of SYO providing the orchestra for the annual Carols in the Domain 2020 - 2024 STRATEGIC PLAN 13 December: Stuart Challender passes February: official launch of SYO's website SYO string quartet, the now well- Alexander Briger Appointed Chief away after a lengthy illness. Mr Challender Conductor 1991 August: At the APRA Australian Music Centre established Orava Quartet, chosen remains a major influence on many leading 2007 to perform at the launch of Etihad 2002 Classical Music Awards, the SYO's 2015 March: World Premiere, Andrew Howes professional musicians who benefited from Airways’ inaugural flight to Australia. Denmark & Sweden Tour receives award (alumnus), Cathedra his guidance during his and their time with for "The Most Distinguished Contribution Performances in Abu Dhabi and Sydney SYO. to the Advancement of Australian Music in May: World Premiere: Lee Bracegirdle, Education in recognition of its performance in Launch of SYO Scholarship Fund Concerto for Violin & Orchestra; soloist: 2002 1992 SYO moves into its new home (for offices Denmark of The Eighth Wonder” 2008 and rehearsals) at the St Laurence Arts Michael Dauth, violin Launch of Western Sydney concert series Centre, owned by Christ Church St September: SYO offices move from Pier June: TangoOz South America tour, Laurence 5, Hickson Road to The Arts Exchange, Conductor: Maggie Ferguson 18 Hickson Road. Rehearsals continue at Max McBride appointed Artistic Director & 6 Orchestras - 294 Musicians Chief Conductor Trinity Grammar School 2016 First SYO Summer School 1993 October: restructure of SYOA becoming December: three World Premieres: James 2009 Launch of TangoOZ, Australia’s only Sydney Youth Orchestra Association Inc. Ledger, Hyper-Nocturne; John Peterson, national orchestral tango training First Regional Hub established in the Central West Hub May: SYO performs World Premiere of Carl Woolungah Dances; Jane Stanley, The orchestra Vine's Symphony No. 4 Spirit's Lay, Conductor: Thomas Woods May: Launch of SYO’s Creative Music First Residency at the Four Winds Festival Fund August: Legendary conductor: Maestro Italy Tour, Conductor: Thomas Woods European Tour, Conductors: Alexander Carlo Felice Cillario conducts SYO in their March: World Premiere: John Haddock, February: Workshop/masterclass with the performance of Peter Sculthorpe's Sun See My Children Fly: An Aria from a 2017 Briger & James Pensini; Soloist: Nick 1995 legendary Vladimir Ashkenazy