Each year Adelaide Youth Orchestras (AdYO) provides world-class development programs and career pathways for South Australia’s brightest young emerging musicians.
From primary through to university; from junior to senior ensembles and beyond, we encourage a lifelong interest in and love of music and to give musicians the opportunities to develop to their maximum potential.
Members enjoy weekly rehearsals, coaching and tutorials by leading musicians, along with other special arts activities. All orchestras and ensembles perform in public concerts, along with schools and community concerts around Adelaide and regional areas.
We aim to have fun making music and to give members an opportunity to develop their orchestral musicianship skills and to make lifelong friends along the way!
Since 2001, AdYO has supported almost 2,000 young emerging musicians in over 4,000 individual opportunities to engage with our orchestras.
High Notes
AdYO takes home the Ruby!
Last month, AdYO was honoured at the 2025 Ruby Awards, taking out Outstanding Contribution by an Organisation or Group at a gala ceremony at Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens.
Join Operation: Bass Trombone!
This Giving Tuesday we’re fundraising to provide our players with a piece of specialist equipment needed to level up their orchestral skills and get the most out of their AdYO experience!
Turning the page on another big year for AdYO
AdYO celebrates a year of fun, connection and incredible music-making with our 2024 Yearbook. Explore this beautiful 36-page book here!
Share the music
If you love what we do and would like to help us continue providing life-changing opportunities to young musicians in South Australia, there are so many way to get involved:
Give the gift of music
Make a donation to support our work providing high level music education and learning opportunities to our young musicians!
Become a sponsor
Own a business or know someone who does? Contact us to start a conversation about partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
Join Team AdYO
Have a special set of skills or just want to donate your time? Get in touch to find out about our volunteer opportunities in a range of areas.
Tell a friend!
Love what we do? Spread the word to friends and family about the fantastic opportunities we provide to young musicians.
AdYO takes home the Ruby!
Last month, AdYO was honoured at the 2025 Ruby Awards, taking out Outstanding Contribution by an Organisation or Group at a gala ceremony at Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens.
Join Operation: Bass Trombone!
This Giving Tuesday we’re fundraising to provide our players with a piece of specialist equipment needed to level up their orchestral skills and get the most out of their AdYO experience!
Turning the page on another big year for AdYO
AdYO celebrates a year of fun, connection and incredible music-making with our 2024 Yearbook. Explore this beautiful 36-page book here!
AdYO nominated for prestigious arts award
We’re thrilled to announce Adelaide Youth Orchestras has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2024 Ruby Awards!
2024’s Big Busk hits a high note
On Saturday 21 September, more than 300 Adelaide Youth Orchestras players took to Rundle Mall for the biggest public event in the AdYO calendar: Sidewalk Symphonies!
AdYO Live: Fame & Fate
Join Adelaide’s top emerging musicians under the masterful baton of Adelaide Symphony Orchestra Conductor Laureate Nicholas Braithwaite with soloist international Menuhin Competition winner and AdYO alum Tianyou Ma.
Thanks to our generous partners
