Which Orchestra is right for me?
Prep
STANDARD: First year of playing up until AMEB Grade 2 or equivalent. Open to primary school aged orchestral string musicians. Musicians must be learning from a private instrumental teacher and have their own instrument. No audition required.
Stage 1 Strings
STANDARD: Minimum AMEB Grade 2 or equivalent. Ability to play in first position in keys of up to 2 sharps & 1 flat. Open to orchestral string players who audition. Age Range: 6-13
Stage 2 Strings
STANDARD: Minimum AMEB Grade 3 or equivalent. Ability to play in first to third position in keys of up to 3 sharps & 2 flat. Previous ensemble experience required. Open to orchestral string players who audition. Age Range: 8-16
Stage 3 Strings
STANDARD: Minimum AMEB Grade 4 or equivalent. Ability to play in first to fifth position in keys of up to 4 sharps & 3 flats. Previous ensemble experience required. Open to orchestral string players who audition. Age Range: 10-17
The Richard Gill Chamber Orchestra
STANDARD: Minimum: AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent. Very high standard ability of first to fifth position playing in keys of up to 5 sharps & 4 flats. Previous ensemble experience required- Open to orchestral string players who audition. Recommended Age 12+
The Western Sydney Youth Orchestra
STANDARD: Minimum AMEB Grade 5 or equivalent. Musicians who live in Western Sydney. Open to Orchestral Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion. Recommended Age 12+
The Symphonic Wind Orchestra
STANDARD: Minimum AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent. Previous large ensemble experience required. Open to Woodwind, Brass and Percussion. Recommended Age 12+
The Peter Seymour Orchestra
STANDARD: Minimum AMEB Grade 7 or equivalent. Previous large ensemble experience required. Open to Orchestral Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion. Recommended Age 12+
The Philharmonic
STANDARD: Minimum AMEB Grade 8 or equivalent. Previous large ensemble experience required. Open to Orchestral Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion. Age Range: 14 to 25
The Sydney Youth Orchestra
STANDARD: AMEB AMusA minimum or equivalent. Significant previous large orchestral experience required. Open to Orchestral Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion. Age Range: 14 to 25
