Eliza Melillo & Nicholas Conrad reflect on OJM experiencereflect on OJM experience
A well-deserved congratulations go to Eliza Melillo & Nicholas Conrad who had the opportunity to travel and participate in the ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง of the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Mรฉditerranรฉe [OJM] / Mediterranean Youth Orchestra at the prestigious Festival d'Aix
OJM brings together ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง to collaborate, create, and connect through ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐.ย
We are immensely proud to continue our ongoing collaboration through organising local auditions for young emerging musicians, supporting them to thrive and gain experience in international contexts such as these that celebrate artistic excellence and foster cross-cultural collaboration.
Here is what Eliza & Nicholas had to say as they reflect on this experience:
โI consider my time with the OJM as an incredible milestone in my musical journey. It was an invaluable experience through which I gained a deeper understanding of the technique of orchestral playing, as well as profound friendships with like-minded people from all over the Mediterranean.โ
"Making music and gaining friendships amongst almost one hundred people from so many different cultures and backgrounds was an incredible experience. I feel that I have not only improved as a musician, but have also made great friends and wonderful memories."
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