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SYO has launched our inaugural Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan!
Sydney Youth Orchestras is committed to contributing to the reconciliation journey and a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable orchestral practice that truthfully reflects the diversity and richness of our collective
Journeys in Music – Harry Ward and Stanley Dodds
What was the spark that ignited your love for music? Watch as Harry Ward, SYO Alumni and Stanley Dodds, SYO Chief Conductor, reminisce on their first experiences with orchestral music
2026 SYO Odyessy Tour
Four cities. Four iconic stages. One extraordinary journey. In April 2026, The SYO Odyssey Tour Orchestra performs at some of the most celebrated venues in the world, Berlin’s legendary Berliner Philharmonie, the baroque splendour of Prague’s Church of St Simon and Jude, Poland’s acclaimed Cavatina Hall in Bielsko-Biała, and the magnificent St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. From the concert halls where orchestral history was written to the streets where the great composers walked, these young musicians will take the European stage and return to Australia forever changed – Get your tickets for all SYO’s European concerts here.
2026 War Requiem
October 17th 2026 1PM Sydney Opera House Tickets Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem stands as one of the 20th century’s most powerful statements on the devastating cost of conflict. Written for
SYO Symphonic Encounters
July 29th – 30th 2026 Sydney Conservatorium of Music Learn More A classroom like no other – Tailored for primary and secondary schools, SYO Symphonic Encounters is a genuinely unique
2026 SYO Winter School
SYO offers an exciting range of holiday programs during the Summer and Winter school breaks, designed for students at every stage of their musical journey. From early primary-aged students looking to pick up an instrument for the first time, right through to our experienced high school and HSC students, these programs provide an enriching environment where young musicians can learn, grow, and connect with others who share their passion for music.
Note: Registration for Winter School Programs close June 16th at 5pm.
