Thank you for your interest in working with Sydney Youth Orchestras!
If you are interested in Casual Employment with SYO, please visit https://thesyo.com.au/employment/
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Expression of Interest: Conductor - SYO Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Sydney Youth Orchestras is the leading orchestral training provider in NSW, with over 600 weekly members. We are seeking a new and aspirational conductor for the SYO Symphonic Wind Orchestra as part of the SYO Symphonic Orchestral Program.
The Symphonic Wind Orchestra rehearses 1pm-4pm on Saturdays during NSW Public School terms at Santa Sabina College in Strathfield. The position will commence in February 2026.
To express your interest in working with SYO, please provide;
- a one-page cover letter outlining why you would like to be considered as an SYO conductor and addressing the key responsibilities and duties for the position
- A resume (maximum three pages)
SYO Musicians and their families
SYO Head of Orchestral Training
SYO Orchestral Operations Team
SYO Conductors and Tutors
- Conduct the Symphonic Wind Orchestra as part of the SYO Symphonic Orchestral Program including public events such as Showcase Concerts and The Big Busk
- In collaboration with the Head of Orchestral Training plan appropriate repertoire for the ensemble
- Prepare scores, tutorial notes and lead all rehearsals
- Attend SYO planning meetings and contribute to feedback and planning
- Attend and contribute to the SYO post-auditions placement meeting
- Attend auditions if required
- Contribute to the selection and collation of audition excerpts in consultation with the Head of Orchestral Training
- Create complimentary content for SYOnline, the SYO digital platform
- Attend tours across regional NSW when required
- University qualification in Music and/or Music Education
- Significant experience leading a group of musicians aged 12-25
- Experience in high-level classroom teaching or equivalent
- Experience as a private instrumental tutor
- Practical experience of playing an orchestral instrument to a high standard
- A current Working with Children Check
EOI Closing Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Please direct any enquiries to James Pensini, SYO Head of Orchestral Training and Artistic Programming [email protected]
