India Joins Young Mannheim Symphonists As Often As She Can

She was just 7 years old when she begin playing the viola, and India Culey’s love of music has only grown in the last decade.

Miss Culey is currently studying Musical Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium.

“I actually wanted to study Historical Performance, but I was told I needed to work on my technique,” Miss Culey said.

The young violist recently attended the Young Mannheim Symphonists 2023 National Academy.

“I got involved with the Young Mannheim Symphonists a few years ago, I think around 2019,” Miss Culey said.

“At the time, I was trying to go to as many camps as I could to broaden my musical experience.

“I found it really interesting.

“It was different to all the other camps I had been to.

“You go to these camps and you play music, but the Young Mannheim Symphonists had a real focus on education.

“They hold workshops and seminars and show power point presentations and you get to see historical instruments played traditionally.

“You get an opportunity to step away from playing and learn from experts.”

Each year, the Young Mannheim Symphonists explore music from the Classical and Romantic periods, bringing it to life under the guidance of professional musicians experienced in historically informed performance.

Miss Culey said that her parents had been very supportive of her musical aspirations over the years.

Exposed to this extraordinary wealth of knowledge and insight, the participants are empowered to begin making their own informed musical decisions.

“I was lucky enough to find a teacher locally in Wilberforce, just 10 minutes away from me,” Miss Culey said.

“My brother plays double bass and my parents had to travel over an hour just to find a teacher.

“I’m really grateful for my parents’ support.

“They’ve driven us all over the place.

“Even when buying new cars, my dad would always make sure Daniel’s double bass would fit.”

Her parents have even taken India to Melbourne in order to source a quality viola.

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