Concerts 2021

Adelaide Youth Orchestras adheres to COVID Safe protocols at all of our events. We encourage all of our musicians, families, and audience members to maintain 1.5m social distancing before, during, and after the performance. If you have cold or flu symptoms, please stay at home and adhere to SA Health advice.

The Amazing Melody Machine – Adelaide Youth Strings

Sunday 14 March, 11:30am and 1:30pm

Thebarton Community Centre, corner of South Road and Ashwin Parade, Torrensville

Tickets $20 adult, $15 conc, $10 student/child

We kick off our 20^th year with the always popular Thebarton Community Centre concert with Adelaide Youth Strings. Conducted by Martin Butler OAM, celebrating his 20^th year also, our first concert will reimagine the classics through two intimate presentations. Tickets are limited.

A concert suitable for all ages. Book here: https://bit.ly/3r9jZxf

Adelaide Youth Strings | Martin Butler OAM, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Strings is a primary level string orchestra of emerging young musicians aged 7 to 13 years.

Payinthi (Prospect Town Hall) – 2021 Adelaide Fringe Festival

Friday 19 March, 7pm

Payinthi, 128 Prospect Road, Prospect

All tickets $15

Featuring Keith Crellin OAM with his string quartet for a live tutorial, followed by Copland’s Appalachian Spring Suite Conducted by Bryan Griffiths and featuring: Tianyou Ma, Paris Williams, Tahlia Williams, Thea Martin, Aiden Sullicvan, Tommy Ng, Thomas Marlin, Kate Hwang, Georgia Gamble, Jenny Hu, Bailey Coates, Chris Buckley, and Joseph Ingram.

A concert suitable for the newly discovered classical music lover, but get in fast as tickets are limited. Book here: https://bit.ly/3tkpn2k

Presented by Club5082 as part of City of Prospect 2021 Adelaide Fringe Program.

March Madness Triple Bill – Adelaide Youth Winds, Adelaide Youth Sinfonia and Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra

Sunday 21 March, 3pm

ANZAC Hall, Prince Alfred College, 23 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town (enter from Capper Street)

Tickets $20 adult, $15 conc, $10 student/child

A triple orchestra bill in the madness of March, this will be our first concert for the year for Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra, Adelaide Youth Sinfonia, and Adelaide Youth Winds. Featuring orchestral favourites, and some that may not be as familiar, this concert is perfect for the whole extended family and friends.

A concert suitable for all ages. Book here: https://bit.ly/3thgh6K

Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra | Bryan Griffiths, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra is a wind orchestra of emerging young musicians aged 11 – 19 years.

Adelaide Youth Sinfonia | Minas Berberyan, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Sinfonia is a training orchestra of emerging young musicians aged 10 – 18 years.

Adelaide Youth Winds | Sarah Byron, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Winds debuted in 2020, and is a beginner level wind, brass and percussion orchestra.

Maestro I – Adelaide Youth Orchestra, with Guest Artist Dean Newcomb (Clarinet)

Sunday 28 March, 3pm

Elder Hall, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Tickets $40 adult, $30 conc/senior, $20 student/child

Adelaide Youth Orchestra returns for their first concert of 2021 with guest artist Dean Newcomb (Clarinet).

Dean Newcomb is currently Principal Clarinettist with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 2008.

Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A Major, K.622

Vaughan Williams Symphony No. 2, A London Symphony

A concert suitable for the classical music lover, and the newly discovered wanting to expand on their understanding and love of classical music. Book here: https://bit.ly/36yyPWl

Adelaide Youth Orchestra | Keith Crellin OAM, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Orchestra is our senior ensemble of up to 80 young emerging musicians aged 12 – 24 years.

The Ensembles

Wednesday 14 April, 7pm

The Lab, 63 Light Square, Adelaide - all ages event

All tickets $20 (plus booking fee)

Adelaide Youth Orchestras and The Lab present The Ensembles; a culmination of classical chamber groups, with local digital artist Max Brading. Performance line-up to be announced soon. Book here: https://bit.ly/3ppMm8Y

Winter Warmers – Adelaide Youth Winds, Adelaide Youth Strings, Adelaide Youth Sinfonia and Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra

Sunday 6 June, 3pm

Norwood Concert Hall, 175 The Parade, Norwood

Tickets $20 adult, $15 conc, $10 student/child

Spend a jam-packed afternoon, and escape the winter cold, for our mid-year concert.

A concert suitable for all ages. Tickets for 'Winter Warmers' will go on sale April 1.

Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra | Bryan Griffiths, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Wind Orchestra is a wind orchestra of emerging young musicians aged 11 – 19 years.

Adelaide Youth Sinfonia | Minas Berberyan, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Sinfonia is a training orchestra of emerging young musicians aged 10 – 18 years.

Adelaide Youth Strings | Martin Butler OAM, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Strings is a primary level string orchestra of emerging young musicians aged 7 to 13 years.

Adelaide Youth Winds | Sarah Byron, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Winds debuted in 2020, and is a beginner level wind, brass and percussion orchestra.

An Evening With... The Conductors of Adelaide Youth Orchestras

A 20th Birthday Fundraising Event

Wednesday 16 June, 7pm

Elder Hall, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Tickets: $50 (Maestro), $30 Adult (Orchestra), $25 Concession (Orchestra), and $20 Student/Child (Orchestra).

For 20 years, Adelaide Youth Orchestras has been training young emerging musicians in South Australia. Join Conductors Keith Crellin OAM, Martin Butler OAM, Minas Berberyan, Sarah Byron, and Bryan Griffiths to talk about the success, learnings, and teachings of working with young people in their orchestras. Featuring special guest performances, this is one of our major events of our 20th anniversary. Chaired by Executive Director Ben Finn.

Book here: https://bit.ly/3aIdfBc

Maestro II – Adelaide Youth Orchestra

Sunday 20 June, 3pm

Elder Hall, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Tickets $40 adult, $30 conc/senior, $20 student/child

Celebrating and featuring soloists from our young emerging musicians.

A concert suitable for the classical music lover, and the newly discovered wanting to expand on their understanding and love of classical music. Book here: https://bit.ly/2L9q6lM

Adelaide Youth Orchestra | Keith Crellin OAM, Conductor

Adelaide Youth Orchestra is our senior ensemble of up to 80 young emerging musicians aged 12 – 24 years.

The second half of 2021 continues to be exciting with highlights such as our new chamber groups residency throughout August, and our annual Gala Concert in November (featuring a special 20 years celebration). Concerts for the second half of 2021 will go on sale in May.