Percussion Ensemble
MYRIAD is the Percussion Ensemble of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
Established in 2020 and directed by Head of Percussion Brent Miller, MYRIAD is named in honour of the esteemed inaugural Head of Percussion, Barry Quinn, in acknowledgement of his legacy.
Each semester, MYRIAD presents concerts featuring diverse and eclectic programmes that showcase seminal repertoire, timeless classics, and works by staff and student composers, which are often world premieres.
Proudly championing Australian repertoire, MYRIAD also dedicates time each year in the studio to record new Australian music.
On tour, MYRIAD has visited several schools and performance venues across Victoria to offer workshops and side-by-side performance opportunities with school students. They have been featured in festivals including the fortyfivedownstairs Chamber Music Festival and Xenakis Xtravaganza (celebrating the centenary of Iannix Xenakis).
Subjects
- MUSI10238 Percussion Ensemble 1
- MUSI20211 Percussion Ensemble 1
- MUSI30295 Percussion Ensemble 1
- MUSI10239 Percussion Ensemble 2
- MUSI20245 Percussion Ensemble 2
- MUSI30296 Percussion Ensemble 2
Percussion Ensemble is designed for experienced percussionists. It offers students the opportunity to develop and showcase their skills in a range of ensemble settings, utilising the full range of percussion instruments and performing in a variety of styles.
Rehearsals & Performance
Rehearsals: Fridays during teaching weeks, 1.00-300 pm.
Location: Kenneth Myer Auditorium, Ian Potter Southbank Centre
End of semester performance: Saturday of SWOTVAC, 3pm. Students will also need to attend a morning sound check.
Additional rehearsals may occur in the lead-up to the concert at the discretion of the students involved.
Auditions
Refer to the 2026 Percussion Ensemble audition material.
- There are two excerpts required, followed by an own choice. Please read the audition material for more information on how these should be performed.
- You may perform these excerpts in separate videos; however, you must upload your audition file as one combined video.
- If you have previously been a member of the Percussion Ensemble of the Melbourne Conservatorium, please get in touch with the Head of Percussion as you may not be required to submit a new audition.
- Auditions will only be accepted as recordings uploaded as unlisted YouTube links.
- Recorded auditions must include audio and video.
- Total run time of video links should not exceed 10 minutes.
Applications for Semester 1 2026 due: Thursday 26 February, 5pm