youngblue summer school 9th – 13th Jan 2012

QUT, Ellaways and deepblue are excited to present our annual youngblue summer school! 
Fully Booked - Registrations now closed.

deepblue have conducted workshops across Australia inspiring thousands of young musicians and after the astounding success of the 2011 winter school, deepblue are back to offer the experience of a lifetime!

The summerschool is a five day creative learning adventure held at QUT Kelvin Grove from the 9th – 13th January, with members of deepblue, exciting guests and industry experts.

deepblue’s youth and community engagement programs have become famous for their richness of experiences. The summer school will broaden the approach of young musicians and incorporate all of the elements of performance – culminating in a unique performance designed and presented by youngblue.

Applications are open for students in Grade 5 at school and above.
Registrations are $385 per student.  These programs generally sell out so Book NOW to secure your place in the deepblue summerschool 2012!

For more information about the deepblue Summer School check out the Summer School Info Sheet and if you need to print it out download the Print Version of the Info Sheet.

Fully Booked - Registrations now closed.

youngblue on tour

deepblue is passionate about encouraging young people to experience a new way of playing music and have conducted workshops across Australia that have inspired thousands of young string players to approach their instrument with fun and physicality.  So, in every performance we include a spot for young musicians to perform with us on stage. We ask local schools and organisations in all the towns we visit to become part of the show for an experience of their lifetime. The reaction from the schools, teachers, parents but especially the children has been overwhelming.

As part of the youngblue program, in the lead-up to the show, students learn and rehearse a piece, working with their usual ensemble leaders and teachers. On the day of the show, the youngblue players meet and rehearse with all the performers and crew of deepblue, experience backstage at a professional concert and actually perform what they have rehearsed in the show.

If you have any questions direct enquiries to either:

Sophie Adamus, youngblue team and deepblue cellist

ph: 0413486906   or   email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or

Emma Hales, youngblue team and deepblue cellist

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To find out more about what our youngblue programs are all about check out the following short videos!

youngblue program:

deepblue on the ABC Art Show:

youngblue at your school

deepblue is very excited to announce that we are now facilitating school visits to local schools in and around Brisbane! To find out more about our progams and costs please contact Sophie Adamus via email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone: 0413 486 906

youngblue workshops on tour

youngblue learn and rehearse a piece (for example ABBA's 'I Have a Dream') in the lead up to the show in your town, working with their usual ensemble director and/or private teachers with the online materials. On the day of the show, youngblue meets and rehearses with deepblue and performs in the second half of the show. The 1hour workshop provides young string players with an opportunity to experience our unique approach to music performance; choregraphing movement to the lively tune 'bollywood 7'. The class is run by members of deepblue and is a fun and exciting way to embrace music. Beginners are welcome.

The inclusion of youngblue in the show has proven to be a wonderful experience for all the musicians, parents and the audience. deepblue perform the choreographed concert from memory and encourages youngblue to do the same. For more information about our youngblue touring program please download a youngblue brochure.

There are 4 easy steps you need to take to get involved with our youngblue program in your town:

1. Register for the youngblue workshop in your town for $30 (this includes the workshop, performance and entry to the deepblue show).

2. Parents and family members of youngblue participants are can also purchase specially discounted tickets so please contact the theatre and quote 'youngblue' to receive the offer! Venue details can be found via our Shows & tickets page.

3. Download youngblue music and start practising :)

4. Tell all your friends by sharing a link to this page!

youngblue timetable:

This is the timetable for the youngblue workshop and performance (after interval in the deepblue show).

3:15PM – youngblue participants arrive at theatre foyer and are greeted by members of deepblue

3.30PM – Workshop ('Bollywood Seven')

4:30PM – youngblue participants rehearse 'I Have a Dream' onstage with deepblue

5.00PM – youngblue participants to be collected from theatre

6:30 - 7:30PM - youngblue participants return to venue for evening performance (times vary depending on venue)

Bookings:

Participation in our youngblue program costs $30 per student, which includes participation in youngblue and workshop and associated materials, plus admission to the deepblue show. Youngblue registration page. Family members of youngblues can book discounted tickets to the deepblue performance through your local box office by quoting 'youngblue family ticket'. Check out your local box office via our Shows & tickets page.

Scores and audio:

Parts and scores for 'I Have a Dream' and 'Bollywood Seven', and an MP3 (audio) of the piece 'I Have a Dream' can be downloaded from our Resources page. Please note the youngblue ensemble is strongly encouraged to perform from memory.    CD available on request.

Costume:

youngblue participants are requested to wear black trousers/skirts with a plain white t-shirt.  Special deepblue iron on transfers will be sent to the youngblue coordinator prior to the performance. These are to be distributed to the students to be ironed on their own t-shirts.

Dressing rooms:

Dressing rooms will be allocated to youngblue on the day of performance.

Instruments / music stands:

youngblue students are required to provide their own instruments (and music stands if not performing from memory).  All instruments must be tuned before the performance by the young blue teacher/coordinator.  deepblue perform the concert from memory and encourages youngblue to do the same, but if this proves difficult, students can bring their own music stands for the show.

Blue Cards:

All members of deep blue hold Blue Cards.

Merchandise:

deepblue have CDs, T-shirt and Programs available to purchase at the performance.  The members of deepblue will be more than happy to sign autographs for youngblue participants.

The deepblue youth programs are entertaining, inspirational and a lot of fun. If you are looking for your string players to be inspired than this is your answer!! check out some of the comments we’ve received from youngblue participants and schools:

“Our Junior School girls performed with deepblue in Concert in February 2008. They diligently learnt their parts and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of playing with "real (young and cool) musicians" in a public concert. The reaction from the crowd was great and the girls said they "felt like rock stars." Our string program here at Somerville House is steeped in classical traditions and I was more than happy to give the girls an experience which was a bit different. In short, I would recommend the deepblue Experience as a positive one and would certainly involve our girls again.” Loreta Fin, Director of Instrumental Music, Somerville House. AUSTA Q Past President.

“I would never have come to the show if my daughter hadn't been participating in youngblue but it's been the musical experience of the year so far. Love the concept of mixing electronics, classical music and theatre. Favourite pieces - Flying Dream, the unplugged quartet. Really appreciate the generosity of the performers in working with a group of children in the afternoon and putting them into the show - great teaching and inspiration. Reminiscent of Cirque du Soleil even before the stilt-walking - I expected to see someone doing a one-armed handstand.” Simon - email Canberra

“Awesome! No one can be told about deepblue ... they must experience themselves. youngblue were terrific, great to hear and see the next generation”- SMS from Queensland Performing Arts Centre audience member

“Great to see the young ones showing off their talent. They are fabulous.  Rock on youngblue” - SMS from Sydney State Theatre audience member

“This orchestra has the potential to effect a phenomenal change in the way that young people in particular view orchestral music” – email from Gold Coast audience member

I hope many of your students will take up the opportunity to be part of youngblue and I look forward to hearing from you soon.