The Wollongong Conservatorium of Music offers a wide range of Orchestral options:

• Junior String Orchestra
• Concert Orchestra
• BlueScope Steel Youth Orchestra
• Friday Camerata

Junior String Orchestra

Thursday 5.00-6.00

An entry level string orchestra for players from approximately Unit 1 / AMEB grade 1 standard.

Concert Orchestra

Thursday 6.00-7.30

A full orchestra for more advanced players ideally with some ensemble experience. It caters for string players from approximately Unit 4 / AMEB Grade 4 (strings) and Unit 3 / AMEB Grade 3 (wind, brass & percussion).

See the Concert Orchestra website for more information.

The BlueScope Steel Youth Orchestra

Friday 4.45-7.15

This award-winning orchestra is for advanced students who have attained grade 5 standard or above in their chosen instrument. Membership of this ensemble is by audition only. It focuses on Classical and Symphonic literature and is directed by Nigel Edwards and managed by Tanya Phillips. The orchestra performs and tours regularly, both interstate and overseas. Recent tours have included Spain, Indonesia and Western Australia.

See the Bluescope Steel Youth Orchestra website for more information about its activities.

Friday Camerata

Friday 7.30-8.30

An chamber orchestra for advanced players only. Entry by audition / recommendation. This orchestra tackles the very finest orchestral chamber music and is for players of at least Level 4 / AMEB grade 7 standard.

See also Bands (Wind Ensemble / Concert Bands)