Western Sydney Youth Orchestra

The Western Sydney Youth Orchestra is a thriving youth orchestra based in Western Sydney, NSW. In addition to having weekly rehearsals and instrumental tutorials each term, WSYO frequently collaborates with dance companies and cultural groups, makes festival appearances, tours and takes the stage at special events around Western Sydney. Under the leadership of respected music educator and conductor, James Pensini, Western Sydney musicians focus on the essentials of orchestral playing and performance, tackling repertoire ranging from the Baroque to Romantic periods.

This orchestra has been made possible through the support of Founding Partners Dixon Advisory. By joining WSYO young musicians from Western Sydney will connect with over 550 other talented young people and become part of the SYO family.

Rehearsals: Tuesday, The Granville Centre

The Western Sydney Youth Orchestra seeks applications from all string, wind, brass and percussion musicians 12 years and over, AMEB Grade 5 - minimum standard or equivalent.

Conductor James Pensini

PREVIOUS HIGHLIGHTS 2019

BEETHOVEN 1st Symphony

BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto

MOZART 31st Symphony "Paris"

BEETHOVEN 7th Symphony

MENDELSSOHN Hebrides Overture

MOZART 35th Symphony "Haffner"

EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

The Western Sydney Youth Orchestra present a number of performance outcomes throughout the year. In 2020, WSYO was part of the Sydney Festival, performing along side FORM Dance Company. WSYO also tour to South East NSW as part of the SYO State program.

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TUTORIALS, SECTIONALS & MASTERCLASSES

Musicians from the Sydney Symphony, Australian Chamber Orchestra, and the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra tutor each section of the orchestra on a regular basis, an association which allows members exposure to the professional music industry. SYO also offers a number of master classes with international guest artists and attend music retreats which offer intensive learning opportunities.

Founder of the Western Sydney Youth Orchestra

Western Sydney Youth Orchestra

James Pensini - Head of Orchestral Training, Symphonic Wind Orchestra & Western Sydney Youth Orchestra

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