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Summer Season and Winter Season 2026
All your experience as a musician reaches a pinnacle when you become a member of AYO’s flagship ensemble: the Australian Youth Orchestra.
Summer Season
Dates:
4 – 11 February 2026
Venue:
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
International Tour
Dates:
11-19 July 2026
Venue:
City Recital Hall, Sydney & Darwin Entertainment Centre
About AYO
The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) is among the world’s most prestigious
and innovative training organisations for young pre-professional musicians.
As one of the Arts8 organisations, AYO is integral to Australia’s identity as a
nation of artistic excellence. Over the last 75 years, AYO has celebrated the
wealth of talent found here in Australia, nurturing the musical development
of young instrumentalists across metropolitan and regional Australia.
Every year we create tailored training and performance programs for
aspiring musicians, composers, arts administrators and music journalists.
From AYO Young Symphonists to the flagship orchestra and beyond with
Momentum Ensemble, AYO provides outstanding young performers on the
cusp of their professional lives opportunities that enable them to launch a
multi-faceted career.
Summer Season
Repertoire
TBC
Winter Season
Repertoire
TBC
Artists:
Successful applicants are required to be available for both the Summer Season and Winter Season
Summer Season
Summer Season
Cost:
TBC
International Tour
Cost:
TBC
AYO will arrange and cover all travel, instrument freight, meals and accommodation costs associated with the program.
Financial assistance is available to help offset the program fees and ensure all eligible musicians are able to participate. Find out more here.
Eligibility
Open to all orchestral instruments, including harp and excluding piano.
Age:
25 and under
Inclusive as at 1 January 2026.
Standard:
Indicative performance standards are highly differentiated according to instrument type. Please contact the AYO team who will be happy to discuss any questions.