The orchestra is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion and enjoyment of music in the cultural life of Perth. With a regular membership of about 60 musicians we present about 5 concerts each year including a subscription series of concerts at the John Leckie Pavilion and performances in other venues around Perth.  The orchestra is run by a voluntary committee. Please contact us for more information. We would love for you to join us. Feel free to come and check us out!

SSSO welcomes new members. We offer a friendly and supportive environment for making music and currently have vacancies for percussion and all strings, especially double bass. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 pm to 9.45pm in Ardross. Click here for full details. No auditions are required and all ages can apply. As a guide, we would recommend that you are comfortable with the repertoire of AMEB Grade 5 or higher. Why not come down and check us out? Please download and complete the form on our website. Bring the completed form to your first rehearsal or email to music@ssso.org.au…

Caminada … a series of walking steps CaminadaStrings introduces adult students who are fluent at about Grade 3 AMEB standard, or better, to ensemble playing. We are a string orchestra. We have several younger players. We meet in Memorial Hall, 1 Richmond Road, Westbourne Park, South Australia, from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, on Friday evenings. At each rehearsal, participants contribute $2.00 toward the hall hire. Our repertoire includes music of a range genres, all chosen because the pieces are fun to play, and each piece will develop the ensemble skills of the musicians. Musicians participating in our orchestra should…

Northern Lights Music WA is a relatively new non-profit community organisation that has orchestras in Rockingham and in the Joondalup Area.  It seeks to cater to players of all ranges from beginner to experienced, as well as all ages.  It is a wonderful friendly environment and, in fact, has whole families who play together. If you feel able to share this opportunity with any of your students or others who may be interested in playing or contributing in some way, it would be greatly appreciated.  We are currently recruiting for our second season to start in August, and hoping to create a…

The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra (MetSO) and the two MetSO Intermediate String Orchestras (MISO and MISO Avanti) are open community ensembles that encourage musicians of all ages and all abilities to share in making music together. Since 1977, MetSO has allowed musicians from all over Perth to come together for rehearsals, workshops and performances. MetSO has an established Young Artists program which supports and provides opportunities for soloists to perform for live audiences with full orchestral support.

The Bendigo Symphony Orchestra (BSO) was founded in 1981 through the Victorian Government’s Music 81 Project and is the successor to the Bendigo Concert Orchestra. Celebrating 40 years in 2021, BSO is Bendigo’s premier orchestral organisation, providing high-quality symphonic music for the region and performance opportunities for talented musicians. The orchestra presents major symphonic repertoire and concertos by leading Australian and international artists, has supported the development of young musicians into professional careers, and collaborates with distinguished guest conductors and soloists. Now led by Artistic Director Luke Severn, BSO plays a central role in the cultural life of the City…

The Sydney Scottish Session is a monthly music session for all traditional-style instruments and song held at the Gaelic Club near Central Station. The session is led by fiddle players Fiona McVicar and James Gastineau-Hills as well as bouzouki player Ken O’Neill and is an opportunity for those interested in Scottish music to connect with others and share their music. Please join the Facebook group to be notified of details of sessions.

The Instrumentals Community Orchestras Inc provide quality, accessible and inclusive music making for string and woodwind players of all ages. Located in Perth Western Australia, our three orchestras are friendly, community orchestras with no auditions. 1. Music for kids. Primary School string players are invited to come and join the String Beans Community Orchestra. The group has been running for more than 10 years and is inviting new string players to join the fun. Meets in the North Fremantle Community Hall on Thursdays at 4pm. 2. The Awkwardstra for intermediate adult string and woodwind players meets in the Victoria Park…

The South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) is one of Melbourne’s oldest community orchestras, founded in 1946 and with a long-standing association with the South Melbourne Town Hall. An amateur, member-managed orchestra, SMSO presents four concerts each year and rehearses weekly, welcoming committed players without formal auditions. The orchestra performs a wide-ranging repertoire spanning Baroque to contemporary works and regularly collaborates with accomplished soloists from across Australia’s professional and tertiary music sectors. Led by conductor Lynette Bridgland, SMSO continues to play an important role in Melbourne’s community music life and is proudly supported by the City of Port Phillip.

he Eltham Orchestras is based in Eltham, within the beautiful Nillumbik Shire Council area in northeast Melbourne. We have been sharing music with the community for 50 years, fostering a strong tradition of local music-making. Our ensembles perform a wide range of repertoire in regular concerts throughout the year, including three major performances annually, as well as additional community and special events. We welcome musicians of all ages and appropriate skill levels to join our Wednesday evening rehearsals, held at Montmorency Community Church. Whether you’re returning to your instrument after some time away, or looking to broaden your ensemble experience…

Surrey Hills Orchestra is a long established, community orchestra. We are a strong community of musicians who are proud of, and embrace a diversity of ages and players from professional and non-professional backgrounds. We encourage members to develop their skills as soloist players, and each year we run a Concertofest where players are invited to perform with the orchestra. Rehearsals take place each Tuesday evening from 7.30pm. Surrey Hills Orchestra stages three major concerts each year in May, August, and December. All concerts are performed in the James Tatoulis Auditorium at MLC, Barkers Road, Kew.  We do not hold auditions, but…

The Limestone Coast Symphony Orchestra formed in 2013 to provide opportunities for musicians in our community to participate in an exciting orchestral experience.  Each year we provide high quality musical performances to audiences in the Limestone Coast region. Our musicians range from dedicated music students to professional musicians who meet regularly throughout the ten-week rehearsal period, in the lead up to our seasonal performances. Our orchestra also offers a platform for local soloists, choristers and composers to launch and showcase their musical talent and creative passion.

The Zelman Memorial Symphony Orchestra (Zelman Symphony) was formed in 1933 in memory of Alberto Zelman Jnr (1874–1927), one of Australia’s most influential early musicians and the founder of the original Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1906. A highly gifted violinist, conductor, teacher and musical leader, Zelman was widely respected and deeply admired before his untimely death at the age of 52. Following the professionalisation of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1932, the remaining amateur players established the Zelman Memorial Symphony Orchestra to honour Zelman’s legacy, with renowned pedagogue Bertha Jorgensen as its first concertmaster. The orchestra has maintained an unbroken…

The Adelaide Tango Orchestra, Tipica provides playing opportunities for string players interested in Tango music, performing for the Adelaide Tango Dance community and raising the profile of the Argentine Tango in Adelaide. The orchestra comprises piano and double bass (the rhythm section), violin, viola and cello (string section), and bandoneon and accordion (bandoneon section), singers, harmonica and guitar. If you are interested, please contact Joy (0405 034 553).

The Burnside Symphony Orchestra was formed in Adelaide, South Australia in 1956 to provide the opportunity for amateur musicians to play major works from the symphonic repertoire, and to allow aspiring conductors and soloists to gain experience of performing with a full symphony orchestra. The orchestra performs an annual concert program in the Burnside Ballroom. Our soloists are usually local musicians from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra or the Elder Conservatorium. Many of our concerts raise money for local charities. The orchestra is funded by membership subscriptions and the proceeds of concerts. We are grateful for support from the City of Burnside that…

The Mitcham Orchestra presents two Sunday Afternoon Concerts in May and October each year at the Cumberland Park Community Centre, 390 Goodwood Road, Cumberland Park, and also performs at retirement homes and community concerts in various locations around Adelaide. If you would like to join the Mitcham Orchestra, please contact : The orchestra rehearses on Saturday afternoons from 2 pm-4-30 pm Richmond Road Hall, 1 Richmond Road, Westbourne Park.

The Unley Symphony Orchestra (USO) is a community orchestra based in the City of Unley, with members aged from 20 to 80+, including university students and retirees. We come from all walks of life, including professions such as music teachers, doctors, lawyers, and tradespeople. In current times when there is so much chaos and uncertainty in the world, the ability for us to play together is a musical oasis. We rehearse every Tuesday evening to perform three high-quality concerts per year. Our repertoire concentrates on classical orchestral pieces well loved by audiences around the world.

The Classic Sounds Orchestra is an amateur orchestra that encourages musicians from all ages to share in making music together. Since 2006, the Classic Sounds Orchestra has been providing a forum for musicians in the Armadale and surrounding region, to join together in making music. In this time, CSO has grown from being a small ensemble to now having three orchestras and a variety of independent ensembles. With a mission statement “bringing together like-minded musicians of any age and background, to share in the making, performing and directing of music”. Monday night rehearsal is always vibrant and inspirational. CSO also…

The Casey Philharmonic Orchestra is a young and vibrant amateur community orchestra serving the City of Casey and Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs. As Resident Orchestra of Bunjil Place, it presents orchestral and chamber music in one of the region’s premier cultural venues several times each year. The orchestra’s vision is to foster a welcoming, inclusive musical community that supports local amateur musicians while striving for high-quality performance. Strong emphasis is placed on collaboration, relationship-building, and partnerships with local arts organisations. Looking ahead, the orchestra aims to grow the musical life of Casey through initiatives such as youth ensembles, school music camps,…

The Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is a leading Melbourne community orchestra, known for high-quality performances, accomplished guest artists, and a diverse repertoire. A valued cultural contributor to the Banyule community for over 40 years, HSO presents an annual concert series ranging from classical and symphonic works to popular theatre repertoire. The orchestra attracts skilled musicians of all ages from across Melbourne and regional Victoria and offers opportunities for challenging, rewarding orchestral performance.