14 - 19 July 2025
Join SYO for five fun and intensive days of rehearsals and tutorials with Sydney’s best educators, culminating in a concert at Sydney Conservatorium of Music to showcase your week of work.
Receive expert guidance from tutors and conductors who will challenge and support your musical understanding.
SYO Winter School is suitable for any student in primary or high school who plays an orchestral instrument; from those in their first year of playing through to AMEB Grade 7 or equivalent. Students will be placed in ensembles with peers of similar experience level.
Note: Registrations close June 16 2025 at 5pm
SYO Winter School is open to all – you don’t need to submit an audition or be enrolled in SYO’s weekly program to attend!
No audition required
Orchestral Strings and Percussion
First year of playing through to AMEB Grade 7 or equivalent, must be having private instrumental tuition.
Orchestral Brass and Woodwind
Over one year of learning their instrument through to Grade 7 or equivalent, must be having private instrumental tuition.
Recommended ages: 5-18 years old
All musicians are required to bring their OWN instruments (excluding large percussion instruments)
Monday 14 to Friday 18 July
9am – 3pm
Saturday 19 July concert (times TBC)
Santa Sabina College, 90 The Boulevarde, Strathfield NSW
SYO Winter School – $635 plus 1.4% processing fee
Discounts available for siblings, and multiple holiday programs. Find out more here.
Regional scholarships available on application.
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Apply for your Creative Kids Voucher
Please navigate to Service NSW website and follow the instructions on how to apply for a $50 voucher
Meet the conductor - Anne Sweeney
We’re thrilled to announce Anne Sweeney will be leading our talented string players for the Chamber Strings Ensemble at Winter School.
With 35 years of string education experience and a Queensland Conservatorium graduate, Anne brings incredible expertise to our winter program
Currently K-12 Director of Strings at SCEGGS Darlinghurst, she’s also co-conductor of The NSW Arts Unit String Sinfonia – you might have seen them perform at the Sydney Opera House!
Anne’s philosophy? “Music is not just about minims and Mozart – it’s about perseverance, teamwork and the joy of making something beautiful together.”
From professional orchestras to music theatre across Australia, Anne’s diverse musical journey perfectly positions her to inspire the next generation of string players.
