From the lilting Scottish folk melodies of Percy Grainger to the mesmerising rhythms of Alex Stopa’s Three Scenes from the Desert, Distant Shores is an immersive journey of discovery – rich, atmospheric, and full of energy.
AdYO Presents: Distant Shores
Scott Theatre | 7:00pm, 28 March 2026
with Symphonic Winds, Percussion Ensemble and special guests, Unley Concert Band
Bring the family along to the beautiful Marnkutyi Parirna Theatre at Trinity College Gawler and enjoy an afternoon filled with exciting, vibrant and expressive melodies performed by ensembles from AdYO and Trinity College.
Ever since childhood, music just seemed to be deeply rooted in Sami’s life. He had parents and a sister who all played string instruments, an auntie who was a pianist, and many friends discovering a love of music. With all of that influence, he naturally started playing the violin from a very young age. After years of dedication developing his musical talent, he is now inspiring the next generation of percussionists as a member of the artistic team with AdYO.
AdYO continues to take pride in providing pathways for young people to gain real world professional opportunities. Most often, this occurs in the form of musical experiences. However, AdYO was thrilled to welcome Annika as our marketing and communications intern over several weeks from from April to June. Here, she reflects on her experience…
