Our 2025 Conductors
Bishop Symphony Orchestra
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Jones String Ensemble
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Scott String Ensemble
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Thomson String Ensemble
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Johnston String Ensemble
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Britton String Ensemble
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Our Orchestras
Bishop Symphony Orchestra
Bishop String Ensemble is named in honour of John Bishop OBE. Originally from Melbourne before taking up an appointment at the University of Adelaide, John was one of the founding members of the music camp movement in Australia in 1947. Travel to the USA, Europe and Great Britain instilled a burning ambition to instigate the formation of musical camps in Australia.
- Type: Symphony Orchestra for strings, woodwind, brass and percussion
- Standard: AMEB Grade 7+ or equivalent
- Rehearsal: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Jones String Ensemble
- Type: String Ensemble
- Standard: AMEB Grade 5-6 or equivalent
- Rehearsal: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Scott String Ensemble
Professor Bill Scott was a loyal supporter of the State Music Camp Association for a number of years as Chairman of the Committee. As a violinist he had a particular interest in developing the junior string ensembles involved in the camp.
- Type: String Ensemble
- Standard: AMEB Grade 3-4 or equivalent
- Rehearsal: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Thomson String Ensemble
Originally named after Dr. Percy Jones OBE, this ensemble was re-named in 2007 in honour of Mrs Leonie Thomson who was a member of the committee of the State Music Camp for forty years. Leonie has since moved to Queensland and follows the activties of the camp with a keen interest.
- Type: Training String Ensemble
- Standard: AMEB Preliminary – 2 or equivalent. Ability to read music is essential for this ensemble.
- Rehearsal: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Johnston String Ensemble
Johnston string ensemble named in memory of Jenny Johnston who was prominent in organising state and national music camps.
- Type: Training String Ensemble
- Standard: AMEB Preliminary – Gr 3 or equivalent. Ability to read music is essential for this ensemble.
- Rehearsal: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Britton String Ensemble
Named in honour of Donald Britton, Master of Music at Melbourne Grammar School.
- Type: String Ensemble
- Standard: AMEB Grade 5+
- Rehearsal: 9:00am – 1:00pm
