SYO Summer Symphony Orchestra Holiday Program 2025EXPIRED

published: 08 Jan 2025, 3 min read, 'EVENT EXPIRED'

when: 13 - 17 Jan 2025 | venue: Haymarket Creative, UTS Building 5, Block A | cost: SYO Summer School $$635 plus 1.4% processing fee | address: 5 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

For the first time in 2025, musicians will have the option to audition for the Summer Symphony Orchestra!

Conducted by Leonard Weiss, Assistant Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Summer Symphony Orchestra will meet for a week of intensive rehearsals, tutorials and workshops at Haymarket Creative, SYO’s rehearsal venue in the heart of Chinatown, culminating in a showcase concert at the Sydney Conservatorium.

Musicians will work side-by-side with inspiring mentors from The Sydney Youth Orchestra and Sydney’s best instrumental tutors and educators.

Repertoire

DVORAK | Symphony No. 8

SAINT-SAENS | Dance Macabre

STRAUSS | Kaiser-Walzer

KATS-CHERNIN | Purple Prelude 

WILLIAMS | Star Wars Suite

Entry Guidelines

Audition required

Orchestral Strings, Brass, Woodwind and Percussion

  • AMEB Grade 6 to AMusA or equivalent. 

  • Previous large ensemble experience required. Must be having private instrumental tuition. 

Recommended ages: 14 – 18 years old

All musicians are required to bring their OWN instruments (excluding large percussion instruments)

Cost

SYO Summer School – $635 plus 1.4% processing fee

Discounts available for siblings, and multiple holiday programs. Find out more here.

Regional scholarships available on application.

Can the Creative Kids Voucher be used?

Yes!

Apply for your Creative Kids Voucher 

Please navigate to Service NSW website and follow the instructions on how to apply for a $50 voucher.

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Event Details

what: SYO Summer Symphony Orchestra Holiday Program 2025
when: 13 - 17 Jan 2025
opening hours: Every day, 9am to 3pm, Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January, Saturday 18 January - Concert (times TBC)
venue: Haymarket Creative, UTS Building 5, Block A
city/suburb: Haymarket
address: 5 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia

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