Melbourne Youth Music's valuable work is made possible by the dedication, commitment and talents of scores of people who lend their considerable resources to assist Australia's youth to find their musical voice. Here is a list of just some of the wonderful people who contribute to our musical future through their hard work.
 
 
MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Principal Guest Conductor Fabian Russell*

Guest Conductor Paul Fitzsimon*
Manager Hannah Hookey
Tutors As required

PERCY GRAINGER YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Conductor Malcolm Yuen

Manager Michael Harvey

Vl 1 & 2 Tutor Mary Johnston

Viola Tutor Janet Mason

Cello Tutor Fiona Piggot

Double Bass Tutor Duncan Allen

Woodwind Tutor Meredith Woinarski

Brass Tutor Michael Harvey

Percussion Tutor Ron Burns

MARGARET SUTHERLAND STRINGS

Conductor Willem Van Der Vis
Manager Sue Fabian
Vl 1 Tutor Nathan Scerri*
Vl 2 Tutor Dorothy Yukillis*

Viola Tutor Peter Fabian
Cello Tutor Michael Dahlenberg/Oliver Walsh*

Bass Tutor Leanda Smith

HENRI TOUZEAU STRINGS

Conductor Shanthi Charrett
Manager Leanda Smith*
Vl 1 Tutor Cynthia Troup
Vl 2 Tutor Hamish Paterson
Vl 3 Tutor Zoltan Balazs
Cello/Double
Bass Tutor Duncan Allen*

MELBOURNE YOUTH SYMPHONIC BAND

Conductor Andrew Mathers
Manager Elsa Brissenden
Woodwind Tutor Julia Stoppa*

Brass Tutor Joseph Yu

Percussion Laura Holian*

JOHN ANTILL YOUTH BAND

Conductors Joanne Heaton & Jemima Bunn
Manager Joy Sim
Woodwind Tutor Julia Stoppa
Brass Tutor Joseph Yu
Percussion Tutor Laura Holian

MELBOURNE YOUTH BIG BAND

Conductor Reg Walsh

Manager Jo Ghiocas

VOXSYNERGY MAJOR & MINOR

Conductor Kathryn Sadler
Ass.Musical Director Prue Glenn*

Musica Assistant Phillipa Safey*
Manager John Wise*

MELBOURNE FIDDLERS
Conductor Peter O'Shea
Manager Carolyn Fishlock*
OTHER STAFF
Administrative staff Jan Constable, Rosalie Yarwood & Ben Kringas*
Percussion Managers Kurt Abell* &
Librarian Peter Bandy
 
* denotes new appointment for 2008