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{{Infobox orchestra
{{Infobox orchestra
| name = Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO)
| type = [[Youth orchestra]]
| caption =
|name = Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
|native_name =
| concert hall = [[Petronas Filharmonik Hall]], Petronas Twin Towers KLCC
| location = [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]]
|image = File:MPYO.png
| founded = 2006
|image_size = 300px
|founded = 2006
| principal_conductor = Harish Shankar, Naohisa Furusawa
|location = [[Kuala Lumpur]], [[Malaysia]]
|concert_hall = [[Petronas Filharmonik Hall]]
|website = {{URL|http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo}}
}}
}}
'''Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra''' ('''MPYO''') is the national [[youth orchestra]] of [[Malaysia]]. The goal of this youth [[orchestra]] is to inspire young Malaysian musicians to appreciate orchestral [[music]] and to create a pool of well-trained musicians, particularly in [[classical music]].
'''Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra''' (MPYO) is a full symphonic orchestra of young talented Malaysian musicians. The core programme of MPYO includes weekend intensive training (WIT, for musicians in Klang Valley area only), tutorials, concerts and chamber concerts, residential music camps and tours. There may also be chances for members to attend workshops, masterclasses, perform chamber music, and also perform side-by-side with the [[Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra|Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO)]]. In addition to the regular director, Harish Shankar and Naohisa Furukawa, members will have the opportunity to work with leading guest artists and conductors.


The first round of auditions were held on 6 May and 6 June 2006. About 500 young instrumentalists aged between 14 and 26 attended the auditions from all across Malaysia. 110 were selected into the newly formed youth orchestra in 2006.<ref>[https://www.thestar.com.my/news/education/2006/01/22/audition-for-young-musicians/ “Audition for young musicians"]. thestar.com. Retrieved 15 August 2018</ref>
The MPYO had their inaugural concert in the 2006, led by concertmasters Jae Sern Lim and Nami Baradan, they premiered Malaysian composer Adeline Wong's "Ria!" and have played Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherezade, with a great solo success by Baradan. Most alumni of MPYO have engaged in many other musical happenings such as the [[Asian Youth Orchestra]] or have now joined the [[Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra]] as full-time musicians.


The MPYO performs a wide-ranging of [[music genre]], mainly classical music from the symphonic to commissioned works by Malaysian composers. Todate, it has a total of 106 musicians, participating in concerts, workshops and training throughout the year.<ref>[http://mpo.com.my/mpyo-musicians/ "MPYO musicians"]. MPYO website. Retrieved 15 August 2018</ref><ref>[http://mpo.com.my/mpyo-programs/ "MPYO programs"]. MPYO website. Retrieved 15 August 2018</ref>
== Biography ==
The initial steps towards realising the long-cherished dream of the late PETRONAS Chairman, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Azizan Zainul Abidin, to create a youth orchestra as a ‘stage for young talent’, alongside the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, were taken on 13 January 2006. Some 500 aspiring instrumentalists from across Malaysia auditioned and 110 – with an average age of 18 – were selected to form the new Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO).


The MPYO made its debut concert at the [[Petronas Philharmonic Hall]] on 25 August 2007, led by its first principal conductor, Kevin Field.<ref name="MPYO1">{{Cite web|url= http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo/|title= "MPYO About us"|website=MPYO site|access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref>
The MPYO gave its first public concert in Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS on 25 August 2007. It has since established a pattern of music camps held four times a year and culminating in performances in Kuala Lumpur and beyond. It has toured five cities in West Malaysia (2007), Sabah and Sarawak (2008), and Penang and Kuantan (2010), as well as giving sold-out concerts at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at the National University of Singapore in 2009. It has also performed in Brisbane, Australia in 2012 as part of an exchange programme with the Queensland Youth Orchestra.


==Conductors==
In November 2008, a second nationwide round of auditions was held to ensure the MPYO continues to fulfil its aim of encouraging young musicians to appreciate orchestral music and to build a pool of well-trained Malaysian instrumentalists, community and professional performers, teachers and inspired amateurs.
* Kevin Field (2006–2014) Principal Conductor
* Ciarán McAuley (2014–2016) Resident Conductor
* Harish Shankar (2016–2017) Resident Conductor
* Naohisa Furusawa (2016–present) Resident Conductor
* Gerard Salonga (2018–present) Resident Conductor


==See also==
The MPYO's repertoire ranges from the core symphonic repertoire to specially – commissioned works by Malaysian composers. In an innovative project, ‘Jazzaar’, during June 2010, the members of the orchestra collaborated with six leading jazz musicians from the USA, led by Fritz Renold (who wrote his ''Suite Nusantara'' specially for the project) in order to enrich and widen their musical experience.
* [[Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra]]


== See also ==
In November 2013, the orchestra performed in Kedah with renowned local singers Datin Paduka Julie Sudiro, Datuk Yusni Hamid and Jamilah Abu Bakar in a keroncong concert, further strengthening its versatility.
* [[List of youth orchestras]]


== References ==
== Orchestra membership & activities ==
{{reflist}}
MPYO consists of 90 talented members from all over the country for season 2016/17. Depending on the repertoire for the season, some or more players may or may not be required, and reserved members will be asked to participate only upon request by the orchestra.


==External links==
=== Eligibility ===
* [http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo/ Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO)]
All Malaysians aged between 12 and 28 years old who play any orchestral instruments may apply for free. Members need not, but are encouraged to have obtained an [[ABRSM]] certificate in Grade 7 (practical) or equivalent. Once selected, members shall pay a certain amount of membership fees every season. For season 2016/17, the membership fee is RM1,100 for members residing in Klang Valley, and RM 650 for all other members. Wind, brass, and percussion players should be able OR be willing to learn more than one instrument of their family: oboe & cor anglais, trumpet & cornet etc. All players are (usually) expected to have/bring their own instruments.


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=== Applications & auditions ===
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National auditions are usually held once per season (two years), or annually if there is a huge demand of players for the year/season before the March music camp, usually (but not necessarily) during February. The last national audition was 6–7 May 2017, and will be held again the year after.

Current members will need to undergo internal auditions once per season during the June camp for re-evaluation of seatings and renewal of their membership.

=== Music camps ===
Music camps are held 3 times a season, usually on each December, March, and June.

Orchestra members are required to join (if they are involved) and will receive regular tutorials during music camps. Each section of the orchestra will be coached by members of the MPO in the preparation of individual parts, section and general orchestral playing and thus gain valuable insight into the routines and lives of professional musicians.

Repertoire of the 2016/17 season includes [[Tchaikovsky]]'s [[Romeo and Juliet (Tchaikovsky)]] overture (8, 9 Oct 2016), [[George Gershwin]]'s [[An American in Paris]] (12, 13 Dec 2016), [[Dmitri Shostakovich]]'s Symphony no. 5 (19 March 2017), etc.

=== Chamber music ensembles ===
Chamber and ensemble music is an integral part of the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. A variety of ensembles are created so that MPYO members can experience the joy of making music in a small, more intimate chamber music setting. Members who are of suitable standards are allocated to chamber groups and ensembles which include:
* Strings ensembles: Duo, trio, quartet, quintet etc.
* Wind ensembles
* Brass ensembles
* Percussion ensembles
* Mixed ensembles: Piano and percussion, or cello and double bass etc.

The programme focuses on ensemble playing skills and repertoire development. Each chamber ensemble receives regular coaching from experienced MPYO tutors or MPO musicians, participate in masterclasses and get involved in performances.

=== Other privileges ===
Orchestra members also have opportunities to play alongside the professional musicians of the [[Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra]] throughout the season in chamber concerts, normal concerts, and holiday specials at the end of each year.

Members of the MPYO are also eligible for instrumental lessons with musicians of the MPO at an additional cost (not included in the membership fees).

== Members ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Members of the MPYO (Season 16/17) in alphabetical order
!Violin<sup>27</sup>
!Viola<sup>6</sup>
!Flute<sup>6</sup>
!French Horn<sup>4</sup>
|-
| rowspan="11" |Andrea Sim Yi Xian
Ashley Ser Chooi Ling

Catherine Khaw Hui Yang

Chan Mei Teng

Chen Hong-Ze

Christopher Chan Jian Wei

Debbie Johanna Ho Yan Yan

Denise Mubin

Eben Ting Ik Peng

Elle Chang Su-Ting

Emma Lee Mei Chie

Hoi Khai-Weing

Izzywan Musib

Joanna Delight Ho May Sum

Joey Young

Joshua Chew Caleb

Kylie Tan Khai Li

Lee Fong Ying

Lee Jin Yen

Lim Zhi Hsuan

Loo Mei Hui

Nataly Ser Chooi Ching

Nicole Leong Ka Yeng

Soon Wern-Shynn

Tan Kwan Wynn

Wong How Yuen

Wong Tzu Shiuan
|Belinda Chong Bei Le
Chanel Lee Lynn

Danish Mubin

Lee Yuan Hui

Loe Jing Yi

Loo Pei Zheng
|Alwin Wong Ru Kiet
Bonnie Kong Tien Li

Chiu Peng Chong

Japheth Law

Tan Wei Harn

Wooi Wei Kane
|Chloe Chai Mei Qin
Eric Tiow Xian Liang

Mohd Adznan Mokhtar

Ong Yong Hang
|-
!Cello<sup>13</sup>
!Oboe<sup>5</sup>
!Trumpet<sup>3</sup>
|-
| rowspan="5" |Annie Leong
Charissa Tan Tian Ai

Chen Hong-Ye

Chok Jia Yin

Chong Jia Yuan

Goh Wen Chih

Joel Chew Yee Song

Joshua Sim Te Sheng

Lee Ann Charlene

Lee Pu-Yen

Nathalie Kwan Wei Ling

Stanley Hoh

Stephen Tseu Tze Jie
|Aisha Iwasaki
Muhammad Azamuddin

Tang Jung Siong

Tho Jun Meng

Tunku Amanina
|Lau Hui Ping
Louie Liaw

Mohd Ashyraff Adnan
|-
!Clarinet<sup>6</sup>
!Trombone<sup>3</sup>
|-
| rowspan="3" |Emily Tiow Yu Xian
Eugene Chee Jia Jiunn

Ho Kok Yoon

Lee Shi Min

Lim Yong Jia

Tang Kit Ying
|Abdul Hanif Abdul Hamid
Teh Yoong Wei

Ahmad Rizqin Nazhif Zainol '''(b)'''
|-
!Timpani / Percussion<sup>5</sup>
|-
| rowspan="3" |Chong Xin Yi
Ng Lip Sheng

Nicholas Chang

Norman Cheen Xin Tao

Ong Jia Yong
|-
!Double Bass<sup>5</sup>
!Bassoon<sup>1</sup>
|-
| rowspan="3" |Gillian Too
Lee Kar Yan

Lin Yi Rou

Siti Aishah

Yong Yoon May
|Stephen Mak Wai Soon
|-
!Harp<sup>2</sup>
!Piano<sup>4</sup>
|-
|Madelaine Chong Zhia Chee

Kathrina Chair Ping Jeh
|Choong See May
Jovian Wong Liman

Tengku Mohd Hadif Sharifudin

Wun Chern Zhi
|}
There are 39 reserved members for the current season, excluding members of instruments like cello, double bass, and piano.

== External links ==
* [http://mpo.com.my/about-mpyo/ Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) official page on Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra's website]


[[Category:National youth orchestras]]
[[Category:National youth orchestras]]

Latest revision as of 00:45, 21 April 2021

Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Youth orchestra
Founded2006
LocationKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Concert hallPetronas Filharmonik Hall
Websitempo.com.my/about-mpyo

Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) is the national youth orchestra of Malaysia. The goal of this youth orchestra is to inspire young Malaysian musicians to appreciate orchestral music and to create a pool of well-trained musicians, particularly in classical music.

The first round of auditions were held on 6 May and 6 June 2006. About 500 young instrumentalists aged between 14 and 26 attended the auditions from all across Malaysia. 110 were selected into the newly formed youth orchestra in 2006.[1]

The MPYO performs a wide-ranging of music genre, mainly classical music from the symphonic to commissioned works by Malaysian composers. Todate, it has a total of 106 musicians, participating in concerts, workshops and training throughout the year.[2][3]

The MPYO made its debut concert at the Petronas Philharmonic Hall on 25 August 2007, led by its first principal conductor, Kevin Field.[4]

Conductors

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  • Kevin Field (2006–2014) Principal Conductor
  • Ciarán McAuley (2014–2016) Resident Conductor
  • Harish Shankar (2016–2017) Resident Conductor
  • Naohisa Furusawa (2016–present) Resident Conductor
  • Gerard Salonga (2018–present) Resident Conductor

See also

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ “Audition for young musicians". thestar.com. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  2. ^ "MPYO musicians". MPYO website. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  3. ^ "MPYO programs". MPYO website. Retrieved 15 August 2018
  4. ^ ""MPYO About us"". MPYO site. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
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