Youth Orchestra
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra
The Youth Orchestra is the premier senior orchestra of SYO’s organisation. In Terms 3 2022 it will be guest conducted by Kinsey Alexander-Swatton
The orchestra regularly performs throughout the Shoalhaven, undertakes workshops with premier musicians and ensembles from throughout Australia and perform baroque, classical, romantic, film and contemporary orchestral music.
The orchestra is made up of:
Orchestral strings Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Harp.
Winds Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophones
Brass Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Percussion
If you play any of these instruments, want to join an orchestra and have a whole heap of fun we would love to have you join us.
The orchestra rehearses on Tuesdays weekly during school terms throughout the year from 5pm – 6:45pm at the Nowra School of Arts on Berry St, Nowra.
“Membership of the SYO has been excellent for my development as a musician. I have gained experience in playing in an ensemble, which is not easy to get as a pianist. I’ve also had a lot of fun rehearsing, performing and also learning from experienced musicians including our conductor and the Haydn Ensemble.”
Our Programs
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.
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.
Instrument Hire
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra maintains a full inventory of orchestral instruments available for hire.
School Holiday Programs
The Shoalhaven Youth Orchestra runs programs at different times during school holidays. Keep an eye on our School Holidays website tab, social media platforms and our e-newsletter for information about upcoming holiday activities for music students and concerts for audiences.
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.