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Auditions for NSYO emsembles 2025

Auditions for NSYO ensembles for 2025 are on Wednesday 4 December for new members and Wednesday 11 December for current Symphony members at the Beecroft Presbyterian Church Hall.Use this link to schedule in an audition time - https://www.trybooking.com/CUZAPIf you are unable to make it to one of these dates, please get in touch and we can discuss options - info@nsyo.org.auWe look forward to seeing you in 2025!...

Melodies in Motion - final NSYO concert for 2024

Tickets are now available to our final concert of 2024 - Melodies in Motion. Join us at Verbruggen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, on 1 December at 3pm for an afternoon of amazing music. Tickets are strictly limited and now available - https://www.trybooking.com/CWNDG...

ARCO Weekend Workshop

That’s a wrap for our weekend workshop! Winds, strings, and symphony all had so much fun inside and outside rehearsal, working with our wonderful tutors, conductors, and friends to make some awesome music and forge new connections....

The Roaring '20s - Concert in August

The Roaring '20s is the theme of the second official concert of the year on Saturday, 3rd August at 7pm, Turramurra Uniting Church. Get ready to go for a journey back to the 1920s and feel free to dress the part!Tickets are now available for the concert - https://www.trybooking.com/CTGXA Adults - $20 ($25 at the door), concession ($15) and kids under 12 are free (but you still need a ticket!)Remember, players don't need a ticket, but everyone else does. Concert address:Turramurra ...

The hoodies are back!

Last year, we released our NSYO hoodies for members to buy to celebrate our 40th anniversary. They were really popular! If you missed out last year, or maybe   outgrown it, great news - the hoodies are back! And just in time for the winter!This year's design is slightly different from our 40th-anniversary design from last year. The reference to 40th anniversary is gone as we head into our next exciting decade. The hoodies are not part of any uniform, and you don't need to buy one ...

To the Stars - May Concert

Tickets to our next concert are now available!"To The Stars" will be held on Sunday 5th May at 3 pm at Pacific Hills Christian School, 9 Quarry Road, Dural.Book at this link:https://www.trybooking.com/CQNAD...

Around the World With the Orchestra

NSYO is excited to present two 45 minute concerts designed just for the little ones - children between 2 and 6 years old.Join us for a 45 minute concert 'Around the World With The Orchestra'. There are two sessions to choose from, 2 pm or 3.30 pm, at Thornleigh Community Centre. Following the performance, children are invited to chat with our musicians and experience individual instruments being demonstrated.Cost is $15 per child and tickets are limited - www.trybooking.com/CPBIO ...

Additional date for auditions

An extra audition date has been confirmed to join NSYO in 2024.Auditions will be held on Wednesday 7th February for new players. To request an audition time, fill out the application on the  website: https://www.nsyo.org.au/contact/All instruments are welcome to audition but we are particularly seeking tenor sax and bass clarinet players. Existing players who want to audition to upgrade, please get in touch with your ensemble manager to arrange an audition appointment.Come and join us ...

Amazing final concert at Verbruggen Hall

The NSYO final concert for 2023 at the Verbruggen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music showcased the amazing talents of all the NSYO ensembles.In an breathtaking venue, all the ensembles played to an impressively high standard ending the NSYO's 40th year celebrations. Congratulations to all the players and thank you to all players, conductors, parent volunteers and our hard-working committee for another brilliant event.There will be more photos to come on the Facebook page - https://ww...

Auditions for ensembles - 2024

Are you ready to take the leap and join NSYO in 2024?  Applications are NOW OPEN for auditions to join NSYO in 2024! Auditions will ONLY be held on Wednesday 6th December for new players. Just fill out the application on our website:  https://www.nsyo.org.au/contact/ All instruments are welcome to audition but we are particularly seeking tenor sax and bass clarinet players. Existing players who want to audition to upgrade, please get in touch with your ensemble mana...

2023 Final Concert now on sale

Our final concert this year is a special one - it will be held at the Conservatorium of Music. It will be an unmissable concert to bring our 40 years celebration to a close and to look forward to our upcoming 41st year.Ticket sales are now open for the NSYO's final concert on Saturday 2nd December, 7pm at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music!Featuring a complete performance of Beethoven's 2nd Symphony, as well as music by Corelli, Mozart, Elton John and more. Friends and family are welcome. (Pleas...

Last call to buy tickets for the annual dinner - Sunday 12 Nov

Tickets for the Annual Dinner! Ticket sales close at 9am on Friday 3rd November. All players will be performing with their ensemble on the evening and all players and families attending will need to buy tickets. NSYO is heavily subsidising this event for the 40th Anniversary to make this more affordable to our loyal families.Tickets can be bought from this trybooking link -  https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1118231The details:Where - Showroom, Hornsby RSL, 4 High Str...

Auditions to join NSYO 2024

Auditions for new players to join the NSYO are now being scheduled in early and mid-December 2023 for the new year ahead. There are three ensembles in the NSYO - Strings and Sinfonia, the Wind Ensemble and Symphony. If you are interested in joining us or just want to know some more information please contact us, or jump right in and apply to audition....

NSYO Hoodie - last chance to order

Everyone looks great in their new NSYO hoodies so we are looking to place a second round order! If you missed out the first time now is your chance to get one. The hoodie is FREE for all current players who HAVE NOT yet received a hoodie.   Additional hoodies are available for purchase for $35 (reasonable price for an amazing hoodie!).  To place orders, please use the following TryBooking link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/10869...

September workshop with ARCO

After the amazing success of the first workshop last year, NSYO is again arranging for guest musicians from the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra (ARCO) to join our NSYO musicians for a weekend of music making.This workshop is open to all young musicians who would like the chance to develop their musical skills under the tutelage of professional instructors, and to perform with other musicians in a fun and social environment!The weekend will be held on the 9-10 September held at Mount ...

NSYO 40th anniversary hoodie

To celebrate the NSYO's 40th Anniversary, we have designed a commemorative hoodie free to all our current players!But no one misses out - it is also available for parents and other members of the community to buy for $35. We would love to be able to have all players wearing their hoodies at the weekend workshop in September, so please place your orders by Sunday, July 23rd, to allow enough time for delivery. To place orders, please use the following TryBooking link: ...

'Menagerie' concert

The NSYO's winter concert 'Menagerie' will be at Pacific Hills Christian School, 9 Quarry Road, Dural, on Saturday, 29 July. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening of exotic and even mythical, musical menagerie. Tickets will be on sale July 9th:  Be sure to book online to guarantee a ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/CJNFCPlayers do not need tickets - only parents/siblings/family/friends/etc.Adult tickets sold at the door have a $5 surcharge ($25)...

NSYO 40th Anniversary Concert

In celebration of NSYO’s 40th anniversary, we are considering a social concert event as an alternative to the annual dinner.The event would be held at Luna park, on Saturday, 19 August, from 11am, and would include:Short concert performance from each of the ensemblesWrist bands for park access for the remainder of the dayFood vouchers for lunch/snacksFree for players, $30 tickets for parents and other family membersWe know Saturday mornings can be a busy time for many families, so before booki...

‘A Big Song and Dance’ concert

‘A Big Song and Dance’ concert is on 13 May 2023.The rehearsal this Wednesday 10 May, 2023 will be the last one before our concert, "A Big Song and Dance", on Saturday 13 May.  This concert will be held at Turramurra Uniting Church, Turramurra from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Details for musicians are below.Tickets are available now:  Be sure to book online to guarantee a ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/chjkaPlayers do not need tickets - o...

NSYO Wind Ensemble win

WE WON!!!! A huge congratulations to the NSYO Wind Ensemble who won in their division at the Australian National Band Championships.The scores were:NSYO - 1st Place - 517Burwood GIrls High School - 2nd Place - 514Northcote High School - 3rd Place - 503Congratulations also to Riyan who received a soloist award!And THANK YOU to Tim Ferrier and all the performers, parents and helpers who made today possible!...

NSYO Annual General Meeting (AGM) - 15 March

The NSYO AGM will be held this Wednesday, 15 March, at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Mary St, Beecroft.All roles will be declared vacant at the meeting, and nominations for all positions are welcomed.The NSYO can only run with the help of the parents and players involved. If you can help in any way, come along. If you can’t make it on the night, get in touch -   info@nsyo.org.au>Following the AGM, there will be open rehearsals for you to enjoy from the Sym...

Upcoming Auditions for 2023

Do you play instrument ? Do you want to join NSYO? Apply NOW and get ready for auditions on 7th of December 2022...

2022 Concert @ Brush Farm (3pm) Rescheduled

Hosted by Ryde Council, NSYO Symphony will play at the Brush Farm. This is a free outdoor concert open to the public.   We are supporting Ryde Hunters Hill Symphony Orchestra who will be performing after our set.   Ryde Council link for information about the concert can be found below: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/Listing/Orchestra-at-Brush-FarmPlease be aware that if heavy rain or thunderstorms are likely on the day, Ryde Council may cancel the event so please kee...

Hungarian Rhapsody

7pm, Saturday 30th November 2019Turramurra Uniting Church...

String Workshop

What will I do?specialist tutors will work with the different sections of the ensemble and with some individual playersa special cello ensemble will be formed at this event to showcase our cello talentfun, games and other activities - it won't be all hard work!What will it cost?The workshop is FREE for all current NSYO members (even if you play a different instrument in an NSYO ensmble).Non NSYO string players will be invoiced $25 for participating. Non NSYO members should be a mi...