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High school students: apply now for the Musica Viva Tribe, and be part of the Musica Viva community!

• The Tribe is a new kid on the block who will open doors to a whole new experience
• As a member of the Musica Viva Tribe, you’ll hear chamber music in the Musica Viva 2012 International Concert Season
• Experience renowned international musicians and composers as they perform live on the concert stage in your city
• You’ll gain insightful knowledge about reviewing and writing about your engagement with music
• Your school and friends can share in the Tribe thanks to your word of mouth and word of mouse
• Meet other high schoolers who are interested in music
• Receive a completion certificate to add to your portfolio
• 12 students will be selected each in metro areas Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney
• Apply and submit a teacher reference now
• Best of all, there is no charge for this program

The brand new Musica Viva Tribe kicks off with its first meetups in 2012.  High school students (in year 10, 11 or 12 in 2012) from diverse metro schools are eligible to apply for this program.

The Tribe will convene at scheduled meetups in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.  Students selected for the Musica Viva Tribe will attend 5 sessions in conjunction with Musica Viva concerts, which will be framed by pre-concert and post-concert discussions, and talks by professionals in arts organizations and the media.

Tribe members will be expected to share their experiences with their peers – online through blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other social media; and at their schools in assemblies, school newspapers and in the classroom.

Why join the Tribe?

The Musica Viva Tribe opens new doors to chamber music for young people as they experience performances by renowned international musicians on the concert stage.  There is more to it than this:  participating students will engage with professionals in the Arts scene; polish their own writing and communication skills; meet new people and make new friends.

What can Tribe members expect?

• Tribe members receive free tickets to a number of the performances in the Musica Viva International Concert Season.
• Tribe members will attend pre/post-show talks, meet the musicians, and access ‘behind the scenes’ information
• Tribe members will have a chance to meet people who share the same interests outside of school
• Tribe members will be able to improve their communication skills through blogging, writing reviews of performances, social networking.
• Tribe members will participate in an online workshop designed to support them in improving writing and blogging skills
• The opportunity to submit reviews of performances, which will be posted on the Musica Viva website
• Tribe members will be eligible for ticket discounts for family and friends
• Tribe members will receive a certificate of completion from Musica Viva

The dates and locations of the meet-ups are:

 CANBERRA:

 MELBOURNE:

 SYDNEY:

The application process:

1. Access the online application for your city below
2. Fill it out, thinking carefully about how you answer the questions.  We are looking for good communicators.  Students must commit to participation in all the elements of the program (5 concerts and 1 online workshop) at the time of application.
3. Access the Teacher Reference form, and have your referring teacher fill it out.
4. Return both applications (yours and the teacher’s) to:  MVTribe@mva.org.au no later than Monday 20 February 2012.
   

Remember, students must commit to participation in all the elements of the program (5 concerts and 1 online workshop) at the time of application.

Canberra:   Click here to apply for the Musica Viva Tribe
Melbourne:   Click here to apply for the Musica Viva Tribe
Sydney:   Click here to apply for the Musica Viva Tribe

NB the closing date for applications has been extended to Monday 20 February, 2012.

To access the Teacher Reference form, click here.

Students selected for as 2012 Tribe members will be informed no later than 23 February 2012 of their acceptance.