A dynamic youth string orchestra

Reimagining a contemporary and diverse youth music organisation through new commissioned works.

MSE are commissioning First Nations Composers to write works for string orchestra inspired by seasons from their traditional Countries. The first three commissions of the series by renowned didjeridu artist/composer William Barton, acclaimed composer and educator Christopher Sainsbury and Melbourne’s own composer singer/songwriter James Henry will be performed alongside Vivaldi’s much-loved Four Seasons at the Melbourne Recital Centre on 30 April 2022.

Many of the MSE Alumni have gone on to have successful careers all over the world.

Dindin and Dandan Wang have won two full-tuition scholarships to the prestigious Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, USA. 

Dindin and Dandan Wang talk about what they’re looking forward to at the Curtis Institute of Music, what they’re listening to at the moment, and playing Bach as soloists with the Melbourne String Ensemble’s 35^TH anniversary alumni concert.

Throughout the year, MSE invites prominent Australian and international musicians to come and work with our students.

MSE regularly undertakes overseas tours. This creates opportunities for students to collaborate and perform with some of the best youth orchestras throughout the world.