Interested in taking your Winter School experience to the next level? Apply for the 2026 Winter Symphony today!Work side-by-side with inspiring mentors from The Sydney Youth Orchestra and Sydney’s best instrumental conductors, tutors and educators. The Winter Symphony Orchestra will meet for a week of intensive rehearsals, tutorials and workshops, culminating in a showcase concert at the Sydney Conservatorium.
Please use this form to express your interest in the
Winter Symphony Orchestra 2026
only. If you would like to lock in your early bird or first release discount by enrolling in
Winter School regardless of the outcome of your
Winter Symphony application, you can do so
here.
Entry Guidelines
Audition RequiredOrchestral Strings, Brass, Woodwind and Percussion
AMEB Grade 6 to AMusA or equivalent.
Previous large ensemble experience required. Must be having private instrumental tuition.
Recommended ages: 14 – 18 years old
To apply for the Winter Symphony Orchestra, you must submit a short video audition of you performing a solo work of your choice. If you are not offered a place in the Winter Symphony Orchestra, you will be given the opportunity to enrol in Winter School 2026 and be placed in another ensemble. What if I am already enrolled in or applied for SYO's 2026 weekly training program?If you are already enrolled or applied for SYO in 2026 you will not need to complete an additional Winter Symphony audition. We will use your most recent SYO audition video to assess you against other candidates.2026 Winter Symphony Orchestra Key DatesThursday 26 March onward - Video Audition Instructions sent to applicantsThursday 28 May - Winter Symphony Video Auditions DueThursday 4 June - Winter Symphony Offers SentMonday 22 June - Winter Symphony Enrolments Close