Instrument Hire
Quality instruments at reasonable prices
We understand that it can be hard to find quality instruments for a reasonable price in the
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String Instrument Hire Fees
| Instrument | Rental period | NON SYO MEMBER | SYO MEMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin 1/8 | per semester | $75 | $60 |
| Violin 1/4 | per semester | $85 | $60 |
| Violin 1/2 | per semester | $95 | $70 |
| Violin 3/4 | per semester | $105 | $80 |
| Viola | per semester | $130 – $150 | $80 – $100 |
| Cello 1/2 | per semester | $150 | $100 |
| Cello 3/4 | per semester | $175 | $125 |
| Cello | per semester | $200 | $150 |
| Double Bass 1/4 | per semester | $225 | $150 |
| Double Bass 7/8 | per semester | $300 | $200 |
Woodwind instrument Hire fees
| Instrument | Rental period | NON SYO MEMBER | SYO MEMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo | per semester | $190 | $130 |
| Bassoon | per semester | $300 | $200 |
Contact Details
Ryley Gillen
Orchestra Manager
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Our Programs
Orchestra
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra is the premier youth orchestral music group in the Shoalhaven. Rehearsing on Tuesday afternoons at the Nowra School of Arts students develop upon their ensemble skills, sight reading abilities and understanding of orchestral repertoire.
Junior Strings
The Shoalhaven Junior Strings is a training ensemble for junior orchestral string players, preparing them for rehearsal and performance with the senior orchestra. Rehearsals are help on Tuesday afternoons at the Nowra School of Arts.
Quartet
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra Quartet is made of our principal violinists, violist and cellist. This ensemble may perform regularly and is available for private functions.
Tuning In!
Tuning In! is the music education program of SYO. Trained music educators conduct various classes for children aged between 2 and 12 in Nowra and Berry. The program develops basic musical skills as well as allowing children to try out, and begin to learn, all the instruments of the orchestra.
Workshops
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra hosts a series of combined orchestral workshops throughout the year. This allows students the chance to perform in a full sized orchestra and work with professional tutors.
Camp
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra hosts an annual camp in which youth orchestral musicians of the Shoalhaven come together for an overnight camp to workshop challenging repertoire and work with professional tutors.