AYO’s Alumni Program celebrates the Australian Youth Orchestra’s rich history, its contribution to Australia’s musical life, and the achievements of thousands of Australian musicians.
Alumni Stories
Where are they now? Global artists, prize-winning musicians, leaders in their fields – read about our Alumni’s amazing personal journeys.
John Garran
John Garran
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus John Garran on his experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoJohn Wion
John Wion
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus John Wion on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Bonita Han-Williams
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Bonita Williams on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoIan Whitney
Ian Whitney
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Ian Whitney on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Sally Walker
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Sally Walker on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Stephanie Vici
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Stephanie Vici on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Virginia Taylor
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Virginia Taylor on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Boyd Strauss
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Prof. Boyd Strauss on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Megan Sterling
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Megan Sterling on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Tim Scott
A reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Tim Scott on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Ashleigh Robertson
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Ashleigh Robertson on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Li-Wei Qin
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Li-Wei Qin on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Frank Pam
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Frank Pam on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Philippa Paige
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Philippa Paige on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoJustin O'Day
Justin O'Day
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Justin O'Day on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Ursula Nelius
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Ursula Nelius on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Jan Gracie Mulcahy
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Jan Gracie Mulcahy on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Paul Morton
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Paul Morton on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Peter Morrison
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Peter Morrison on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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David Mitchell
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus David Mitchell on his experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoAnna McMichael
Anna McMichael
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Anna McMichael on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoBelinda McFarlane
Belinda McFarlane
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Belinda McFarlane on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Stephen Leek
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Stephen Leek on his experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoKwong Lee Dow
Kwong Lee Dow
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Kwong Lee Dow on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Tobias Lea
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Tobias Lea on his experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoDenise Lawrence OAM (née McGarvie)
Denise Lawrence OAM (née McGarvie)
An reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Denise Lawrence OAM on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoAnne Harvey-Nagl
Anne Harvey-Nagl
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Anne Harvey-Nagl on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoJane Morlet Hardie
Jane Morlet Hardie
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Jane Morlet Hardie on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoDiana Ford (née Gee)
Diana Ford (née Gee)
A reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Diana Ford on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Haylie Ecker
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Haylie Ecker on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Kay Dreyfus (née Lucas)
An reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Kay Dreyfus on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Geoffrey Cumming
A reflection by Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Geoffrey Cumming on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Daniel Dean
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Daniel Dean on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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John Daley
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus John Daley on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Rosalind Croucher
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Rosalind Croucher on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoCatherine Brooks
Catherine Brooks
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Catherine Brooks on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Mathisha Panagoda
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Mathisha Panagoda on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Kees Boersma
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Kees Boersma on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Pei-Sian Ng
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Pei-Sian Ng on his experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoJeffrey Rosenfeld AC OBE
Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC OBE
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Dr Jeffrey Rosenfeld AC OBE on his experiences at AYO and…
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Rosslyn McLeod
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Rosslyn McCleod on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Jennifer Hoy
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Jennifer Hoy on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoHeather Bills
Heather Bills
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Heather Bills on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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Cathy Milliken
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Cathy Milliken on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoIan Cleworth
Ian Cleworth
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Ian Cleworth on his experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoAngela Turner
Angela Turner
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Angela Turner on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoElissa Seed
Elissa Seed
Elissa is an arts management professional and works as Production Manager with the SSO. She tutors the AYO…
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Anne Henderson
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus and bassoonist Anne Henderson on her experiences at AYO and career…
More InfoBelinda Benn
Belinda Benn
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Belinda Benn on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoBernard Hoey
Bernard Hoey
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Bernard Hoey on his experiences at AYO and career path.
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Damien Thomson MBBS FRACP
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Dr Damien Thomson about his experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoGladys Chua
Gladys Chua
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Gladys Chua on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoDeborah de Graaff
Deborah de Graaff
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Dr Deborah de Graaff on her experiences at AYO and career…
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Rosemary Richards
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Dr Rosemary Richards on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoMonika Laczofy
Monika Laczofy
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Monika Laczofy on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoMary Nemet
Mary Nemet
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Mary Nemet on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoLeanne Sullivan
Leanne Sullivan
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Leanne Sullivan on her experiences at AYO and career path.
More InfoNigel Westlake
Nigel Westlake
Nigel Westlake’s career, spanning almost five decades, began as a clarinettist touring Australia and the world with many…
More InfoHilary Bruer
Hilary Bruer
An interview with Australian Youth Orchestra alumnus Hilary Bruer on her experiences at AYO and career path.
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