Join the Flagship Melbourne Youth Orchestra and explore ambitious repertoire in Victoria’s leading youth orchestra

The Flagship Melbourne Youth Orchestra is recognised as one of Australia’s leading youth orchestras, with many of our members advancing to professional careers. In Melbourne Youth Orchestra you’ll join Victoria’s brightest young musicians, work with highly respected conductors and educators, and delve into advanced orchestral repertoire.

2025 Concert Season Overview*

Program 1

MENDELSSOHN. F                   Symphony No. 5 “Finale”

YOUNG, Miriama                        Daughters of Elysium         

KORNGOLD                                 Violin Concerto

                                                      Louise Turnbull: Violin                          

SHOSTAKOVICH                        Symphony No. 5

Program 2

BERLIOZ                                       Carnival Romaine Overture

TCHAIKOVSKY                            Symphony No.5

Program 3

BRAHMS                                        Academic Festival Overture

RACHMANINOFF                        Symphony No.2

Program 4

RESPHIGI                                     Pines of Rome

SAINT – SAENS                            Symphony No.3 “Organ”

*Repertoire subject to change.

FLAGSHIP MELBOURNE YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Approximate standard: AMEB Certificate of Performance+
Approximate age range: 15 – 25
Rehearsals: Saturday 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, french horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, timpani, piano/celeste, harp, violin, viola, cello, double bass*

Join the Flagship Melbourne Youth Orchestra to:

– Build your knowledge of music history, theory and cultures through the exploration of key musical works;
– Refine your technique and adapt it to ensemble performance at a high level;
– Share and enrich your love of orchestral music with friends and peers;
– Develop personal and professional skills in preparation for your future study or career;
– Gain performance experience in professional settings including recordings and concerts.

Special projects for the Flagship Melbourne Youth Orchestra may include:

– Performances at a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Sidney Myer Music Bowl Free Concert
– Side-by-side performances with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
– Performance at Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight (strings)
– Regional tours and recording projects

*Participation in special projects is by invitation. All programs are subject to change on a yearly basis.