AdYO’s younger wind ensemble is a fantastic training ground for emerging wind, brass and percussionists. With plenty of performing opportunities, this group is fantastic for those starting their AdYO or musical journey! For the first time, we are also accepting percussionists into this ensemble, under the mentorship of our senior percussionists.
Conductor: Jessica Manning
Recommended standard: AMEB Grade 3-5 (These are approximate guidelines and may be lower for certain instruments, please contact us if you’re unsure)
Age: 9 to 15 years
Instruments: Flute, piccolo, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion.
Rehearsals: Saturdays 12:15pm – 2:30pm during school terms at the University of Adelaide.
AdYO shines on TV
At AdYO’s 2024 Big Busk, Channel 44’s BTS with Jess shot a news segment about our incredible young musicians. It’s just gone live – and you can watch it now!
AdYO Live: Seaside Symphonies
Dive into Seaside Symphonies: two concerts performed by AdYO’s incredible young musicians at the beautiful Brighton Concert Hall on Saturday 17 May.
AdYO Live: Winter Symphonies
Join us at Adelaide University’s iconic Elder Hall for an afternoon of exciting wind, percussion and orchestral works from some of SA’s brightest young musicians.
