Who we are

We are the raw orchestra of Melbourne. No concert halls, no tails. We play the classics with a contemporary edge.


Upcoming Event

We would like to invite you to an open rehearsal of the Victorian Youth Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, February 17 2024 from 9:30am-12:30pm!  

Our open rehearsal is a regularly scheduled orchestra rehearsal but anyone who is interested can come along and play!  We want to get to know you and show you who we are and what we do.  Whether you've played in an orchestra before or if you're just curious what it is like to play in an orchestra,  you're welcome to come along!  

We have parts for nearly every instrument (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, etc) and we'd love to make some music with you. We rehearse at the Box Hill Institute - Nelson Campus on Saturday mornings and put on concerts in various locations throughout the year.  Some concerts are more classical, some more modern; some jazz; some film music; some collaborations with choirs, composers, or other artists.  We do a bit of everything and we'd love for you to come along and see who we are.  

If you'd like to come along to play, please fill out this interest form so we know who to expect and what instruments we need parts for.  Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!  We hope to see many of you there!


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VYSO is an independently-run organisation that believes in championing new music and supporting the next generation of musicians. Your donation assists us with everything from sheet music to venue hire, and goes a long way to helping us provide meaningful, interactive musical experiences for our community.

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