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.

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 13 to Friday 17 January

9am – 3pm
Saturday 18 January 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