The Armidale Youth Orchestras offer music students from 8 to 21 years a weekly program during term with professional conductors, peer mentoring, advanced performing opportunities, masterclasses with professional performers, and above all a chance to share the love of music making with other young musicians from Armidale and beyond.
Armidale Youth Orchestra (AYO)
50 member symphony orchestra
Musical Director: Russell Bauer & Paul Marshall
Entry level: Yr 7, audition and AMEB levels apply
Strings: AMEB Grade 5 or Trinity Grade 6
Winds: AMEB Grade 3/4 or Trinity Grade 4/5
Typical age: 12 to 21 years
Rehearsals Tuesdays during school term 4:00 – 6:00pm at NECOM
Armidale Youth String Orchestra (AYSO)
40 member string ensemble
Musical Director: Joanna Fairs-Wu
Entry level: Strings: AMEB Grade 2 or Trinity Grade 3 with written teacher recommendation
Typical age: 9 to 15 years
Rehearsals Tuesdays during school term 4:00 – 5:00pm at NECOM
Armidale Youth Wind Ensemble (AYWE)
15 member wind ensemble
Musical Director: Paul Marshall
Entry level: Winds: AMEB Grade 2 or Trinity Grade 3 with written teacher recommendation
Typical age: 9 to 15 years
Rehearsals Tuesdays during school term 4:00 – 5:00pm at NECOM