Sydney Youth Orchestra

Sydney Youth Orchestras (SYO) provides a pathway for hundreds of young musicians from beginner to pre-professional to connect, create and champion orchestral music. Musicians are welcome to audition annually and are placed in orchestras and ensembles to best meet their stage of development as a musician. SYO provides orchestral training to musicians between 6 and 25 years, and is the largest orchestral training provider in Australia.SYO StringsRead More

SYO Prep, for beginner string players

Stage 1, String orchestras

Stage 2, String orchestras

Stage 3, String orchestrasOrchestras

Sydney Youth Orchestra Philharmonic (SYOP) – a full symphony orchestra with 75 total instruments. Conducted by Steve Williams.

Peter Seymour Orchestra (PSO) – 30 stringed instruments and 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 French horns, 2 Trumpets, 2 clarinets and timpani. Conducted by John Ockwell & James Pensini.

Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) – 60 players with instruments including flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, horn, trumpet, euphonium, trombone, tuba and percussion. Conducted by Tyler Wilkinson.

Western Sydney Youth Orchestra (WSYO) – Established in 2017 to support orchestra music in Western Sydney. Conducted by Dr Sada Muramatsu. For musicians who play an instrument of the traditional symphony orchestra.

Richard Gill Chamber Orchestra (RGCO) – 40 player chamber string orchestra, who are joined by winds, brass and percussion for orchestral projects. Conducted by Kate Morgan.The Sydney Youth Orchestra (The.SYO) is the top orchestra of the Sydney Youth Orchestras family. Largely comprising pre-professional players aged 18-25, many of Australia’s finest musicians have performed in this orchestra as they transition into the professional music industry.