AdYO’s Youth Orchestra is our flagship ensemble, performing professional repertoire in world class venues across Adelaide. This ensemble is perfect for dedicated senior players on all orchestral instruments and provides an exciting challenge for its high-level players.
Conductor: Keith Crellin OAM
Recommended standard: Equivalent AMEB Grade 6-8/ Suzuki 7-9 (These are just approximate guidelines and may be lower for certain instruments – please contact us if you’re unsure)
Age range: 12 to 24 years
Instruments: Violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, piccolo, oboe, cor anglais, A & Bb clarinets, bassoon, horn, trumpet, tenor and bass trombone, tuba, harp
Rehearsals: Saturdays 9.00am to 12.00pm during school terms at the University of Adelaide
EXAMPLE AUDITION EXCERPTS – STRINGS
EXAMPLE AUDITION EXCERPTS – WINDS/BRASS
AdYO Live: Mambo! AdYO Plays Bernstein
Relive the rhythm, energy, and pure musical excitement of Adelaide Youth Orchestra’s Mambo! at Elder Hall on Saturday 14 June.
AdYO Live: Tchaikovsky 6
Relive a night of fire and passion as Adelaide Youth Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky’s beloved Sixth Symphony at Elder Hall.
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.
