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MSE Prelude

MSE Prelude is a junior group comprised of players approx 8-12 years of age.

MSE Prelude provides a warm and nurturing environment for our youngest members and focuses on developing their ensemble and performance skills. Students develop a love of orchestral playing as they rehearse and perform an eclectic range of repertoire.

The expected entry standard is as follows;

  • Violin: AMEB grade 3 plus
  • Cello/viola: AMEB grade 2 plus

Rehearsals are scheduled on Saturdays during school terms in Kew

  • MSE Prelude rehearse from 1pm-3pm

Application for auditions are now open

MSE Prelude Auditions

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JMSE Fees

MSE is a not for profit organization that is run via a committee of management. Fees include our rehearsal and concert programme, participation various masterclasses, an intensive workshop day and membership to the association.

Our current fee structure is as follows:

JMSE Annual Program Fee 2024

$1400

MSE Auditions

MSE Auditions now open

Melbourne String Ensemble acknowledges the Wurundjeri, Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, upon whose Country we are based and recognises their continuing connections to community, culture and country.  We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.