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JOIN THE SYS ORCHESTRAS

It is simple to join us 

We welcome all young music lovers under the age of 15 who have been learning orchestral instruments for over 2 years to join the Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra, and all young music lovers under the age of 25 who have been learning orchestral instruments for over 5 years to join the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra. Join and enjoy the benefits!. 

  • Flute
  • Piccolo
  • Oboe
  • Cor Anglais
  • Clarinet
  • Bassoon
  • French Horn
  • Trumpet
  • Trombone
  • Tuba 
  • Percussion 
  • Timpani
  • Harp 
  • Piano 
  • Violin 
  • Viola 
  • Cello 
  • Double bass

Young musicians under the age of 20 and have been playing any of above instruments more than 5 years are welcome to join The Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra (SHYO) Rehearsal time: Friday, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Young musicians under the age of 15 and have been playing any of above instruments more than 2 years are welcome to join The Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra (SHJO): Rehearsal time: Friday, 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm

You are welcome to contact our managers, or email us for any further questions.

 

Rebecca Caffyn - Orchestra Manager
Ph: 0424 051 452
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How to apply

You are welcome to join us at any time.

For young musicians joining the SYS Concert Orchestras will need fill up your online Membership Registration From 

Auditions

No in person audition required but send a short video recording of your performance via WeTransfer or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send via Messages to the Orchestra Manager - Rebecca Caffyn at 0424 151 452.

Audition Result

  • You will be notified with payment instructions should your application successful.
  • Successful members will have a website login account to access the Members Zone to download music parts. 

Membership Fees

All revenues (membership fees, concert ticket sales etc.) will go towards The SCO Foundation to be used to promote new music of the contemporary composers.
 
Membership annual fee of  $500 (for 4 school terms) is asked of each member for the Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra (SHJO).
The fee is calculated in 4 school terms blocks for new members (e.g. if you join from term 2 of the year, your membership will be extended to next year term 1).
 
For members with more than one year of membership may chose the options of payment for: 
  • $385 for 3 terms
  • $270 for 2 terms
  • $140 for 1 term.

Membership annual fee of  $600 (for 4 school terms) is asked of each member for the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra (SHYO).
The fee is calculated in 4 school terms blocks for new members (e.g. if you join from term 2 of the year, your membership will be extended to next year term 1).

For members with more than one year of membership may chose the options of payment for: 
  • $460 for 3 terms
  • $320 for 2 terms
  • $180 for 1 term.
  
All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Payments must be completed before the first rehearsal. 
 
As a provider for the NSW Creative Kids program, you can redeem your voucher to save $100.
Please visit  http://service.nsw.gov.au. to apply for a voucher.
 

Bank Details

Direct deposit:
 
Bank: Westpac
BSB: 032173
Account Number:  501117
A/C Name: The Sydney Contemporary Orchestra Inc.
YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBERSHIPS
 
Please indicate your name and description. 

OR 

By PayPal

Membership Fees

 

 

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Membership Fee
All revenues (membership fees, concert ticket sales etc.) will go towards The SCO Foundation to be used to promote new music of the contemporary composers.
 
Membership fee of $300 per event is asked of each member for the Sydney Contemporary Youth Orchestra (SCYO).
Membership annual fee of  $600 (for 4 school terms) is asked of each member for the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra (SHYO), and $500 for the Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra (SHJO).

The fee is calculated in 4 school terms blocks for all members (e.g. if you join from term 2 of the year, your membership will be extended to next year term 1). 

Direct deposit:

Bank: Westpac
BSB: 032173
Account Number:  501117
A/C Name: The Sydney Contemporary Orchestra Inc.
YOUTH SYMPHONY MEMBERSHIPS

Please indicate your name and description.

  1. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  2. Payments must be completed before the first rehearsal.  

You are welcome to join us at any time.

For young musicians joining the SYS Orchestras will need fill up your online Membership Registration From and send a short video recording of your performance via WeTransfer.

  • You will be notified with payment instruction should your application successful via email.
  • Successful members will have a website login account to access the Members Zone to download music parts. 
 
 
Fee can be paid by Direct deposit: 
  • Bank: Westpac
  • BSB: 032173
  • Account Number: 501117
  • A/C Name: The Sydney Contemporary Orchestra Inc. 
  • - Youth Symphony Memberships

Please indicate your name and description.

 

 

PERFORMANCE ATTIRE

The Sydney Contemporary Youth Orchestra and the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra
All orchestra members require a formal uniform for concert performances.

The Sydney Contemporary Youth Orchestra and the Sydney Hills Youth Orchestra members:

Girls:

Black formal dress
Black polished shoes

Boys:

White long sleeve collared shirt buttoned to the neck with black bowtie
Black formal suit
Black socks
Black polished shoes
The Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra
The Sydney Hills Junior Orchestra members:

Girls:

Dress (colorful, fresh, smart)
Matching socks and shoes

Boys:

White long sleeve collared shirt buttoned to the neck with black bowtie
Black formal suit
Black socks
Black polished shoes