ALL CONCERTS
MYO Ensemble Program 2025 – Concert 1
Friday 16th, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2025 - Various Times
MYO Ensemble Program
Iwaki Auditorium
Melbourne Youth Orchestras is proud to present the first concerts as part of the 2025 Ensemble Program.
Join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication and passion of our young musicians as they perform repertoire across multiple styles and genres, including standards, classics, and soon-to-be favourites.
Book NowMYJO & MYBB – Future Pathways
Tuesday 20 May 2025, 7:30 pm
Sonja Horbelt
The Jazzlab
Melbourne Youth Orchestras is proud to present Melbourne Youth Big Band and Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestra for their first concert in 2025.
Conducted by legendary Drummer, Composer and Educator – Sonja Horbelt. Featuring guest vocalist Nina Ferro and guest trumpet Gianni Marinucci.
MYO have brought together countless young musicians for ensemble music-making since 1967. In 2023, two brand-new jazz orchestras were added back into the mix and since then they have been going from strength to strength.
Book NowMelbourne Youth Orchestra – Tchaikovsky: Fate & Fantasy
Sunday 22 June 2025, 2:30 pm
Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts
Join the exceptional musicians of the Melbourne Youth Orchestra for a journey through the music of one of history’s most famous composers. Conducted by Brett Kelly, the 95-piece symphony orchestra will bring Tchaikovsky’s masterpieces to life.
From the sweeping melodies of Symphony No. 5 to the shimmering magic from Tchaikovsky’s ballet – The Nutcracker Suite, this program showcases Tchaikovsky’s genius and the Melbourne Youth Orchestra in all its glory. The concert reaches a dramatic finale with the 1812 Overture featuring a large group of additional brass musicians drawn from the Ballarat area.
Program:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky:
Symphony No.5
The Nutcracker Suite
1812 Overture
MYJO & MYBB – Concert #2
Tuesday 19 August 2025, 7:30 pm
Elliot Lamb
The Jazzlab
Melbourne Youth Orchestras is proud to present Melbourne Youth Big Band and Melbourne Youth Jazz Orchestra for their second concert in 2025. Conducted by legendary Trombonist, vocalist, arranger, and composer – Elliot Lamb.
MYO have brought together countless young musicians for ensemble music-making since 1967. In 2023, two brand-new jazz orchestras were added back into the mix and since then they have been going from strength to strength.
Book NowMYO Ensemble Program 2025 – Concert 2
Saturday 23th & Sunday 24th August 2025 - Various Times
MYO Ensemble Program
Iwaki Auditorium
Melbourne Youth Orchestras is proud to present the second concerts as part of the 2025 Ensemble Program.
Join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication and passion of our young musicians as they perform repertoire across multiple styles and genres, including standards, classics, and soon-to-be favourites.
*Please note tickets for this event will be released soon.
Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra and Melbourne Youth Orchestra
Sunday 07 September 2025, 11:00 am
Melbourne Recital Centre
Save the date!
Melbourne Youth Orchestra and Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra at Melbourne Recital Centre.
*Times to be confirmed. More information coming soon.
2025 Ensemble Program Showcase Concerts
Various times
Sunday 9th and Sunday 16th November 2025
Melbourne Recital Centre
This end of year celebration brings together Ensemble Program participants to take the stage and shine in the prestigious Melbourne Recital Centre.
Over two weekends, young musicians will deliver concerts featuring Symphonic Bands, String Orchestras, Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Youth Orchestras’ Adaptive Music Bridging Program and Jazz Orchestras.
The 2025 Ensemble Program Showcase Concerts will cast light on all that Melbourne Youth Orchestras has to offer. An event the whole family can enjoy.
*Further details to be confirmed
