WASBE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA (IYWO)
The WASBE International Youth Wind Orchestra (IYWO)
is an international ensemble of approximately 50 outstanding young
musicians between the ages of 18 to 25. They are grouped to
perform some of the finest music composed for the wind orchestra
medium at each of the biennial conferences of the World Association of
Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE).
Their conductors are internationally recognised. This year, the IYWO will be conducted by Gerhard Markson
(Germany) and Glenn Price (Canada). The soloist for this concert
will be the renowned international percussion soloist Dame Evelyn Glennie (UK). Their programme will include works by Ian Wilson (World premiere Commission sponsored by World Projects) and Joseph Schwantner.
They rehearse daily throughout the week for their performance in the afternoon of Saturday 14th July 2007, the last day of the conference.
IYWO members can attend ALL concerts and events of this conference.
Interest in the 2007 WASBE International Youth Wind Orchestra has surpassed all previous years with a record number of applications received.
Applications came from all over the world and all
instrumentats were well represented. A truly international quality wind
orchestra has been formed...
PROGRAMME FOR THE 2007 IYWO
Conductors: Gerhard Markson and Dr Glenn Price
Soloist: Dame Evelyn Glennie, percussion
Frenergy by John Estacio (Canada). Arranged by Fraser Linklater
Percussion Concerto by Joseph Schwantner (USA) - Schott-Helicon Arranged by Andrew Boysen. Soloist - Evelyn Glennie (Percussion Equipment by Adams Percussion)
Interval
Resonance by Christopher Marshall (New Zealand) - Maecenas
Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, by Ian Wilson (Ireland) - Manuscript
Morning Music by Richard Rodney Bennett (United Kingdom) - Novello & Co.
News: 9th February, 2007
All places in the IYWO have now been filled!
Offers of places for the 2007 IYWO were emailed to the applicants on 1st February 2007.
If you applied for the IYWO and have not received any notification, please email iywo2007@hotmail.com stating your full name and instrument and we can arrange to re-send your notification.
Successful candidates must now secure their place by paying a registration fee of €120 in the form of a euro money order made payable to WASBE 2007 within two weeks of being accepted as a member of the IYWO. The orchestra will assemble in Killarney, Ireland on 8th July 2007.
For information on how to travel to Killarney, please refer to the Travel Page.
FAQ
Is accommodation provided?
Yes, the IYWO members will stay in the Riverside Apartments
sleeping 4 people at the conference venue. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner will be provided for the 7 days of the conference.
What are the costs involved?
Successful candidates must travel to and from Killarney at their own expense. There are no other costs for participants ouside the €120 registration fee.
What instruments are provided?
Only pianos and percussion instruments
will be provided. Players of all other instruments are responsible for
bringing their own instrument(s). The players in the IYWO will be sent
their parts in advance of the conference.
Further enquiries to: yywo2007@hotmail.com
Updated 6th June 2007
