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Website of the Hobart City Band which includes information about the band, events, repertoire, members and links.
Hobart Old Time String Band (HOT) (more info)
The HOT String Band is a group of Tasmanian musicians who perform 'old-time' music. The band, under the direction of Fred Pribac, meets and plays weekly, and performs regularly at folk festivals and community events. The website includes information...
Kinderjazz is a 12 piece Big Band featuring Jazz, Latin, Funk, Swing, Broadway, Boogie and Country music especially written for children.
Official website of Australian chamber music ensemble the Macquarie Trio. Contains news and reviews, as well as information on recordings, season details, and subscriptions.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra (more info)
MelbourneÆs premier Chamber Orchestra Group. The website provides information about the orchestra, including programs and artist profiles for the current season, and information about how to book tickets.
Melbourne String Ensemble (more info)
Melbourne String Ensemble began its musical life in 1985 as the Junior Strings of Melbourne and aims to promote excellence in the performance of music through the development, education and training of young Australian musicians. The orchestra perfor...
Promoters of fine ensemble music presenting concerts across Australia and around the world. The website includes details of concerts, In Schools program, MÚnage concerts which bring classical music together with urban groove, and touring programs.
Orchestra Victoria (more info)
Formed in 1969 to accompany performances of opera and ballet in Melbourne. Visit the website to find out more about the orchestra. Includes sections on concerts, recordings, joint performances with the Australian Ballet and more.
Penrith Symphony Orchestra (PSO) (more info)
Website of the Penrith Symphony Orchestra which rehearses and performs in The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith, Western Sydney, NSW. Visit the site for news and information about the orchestra, concert programs, the musicians, subsc...
Preston Symphony Orchestra (more info)
Preston Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1950 and performs four concerts a year including the annual Youth Concerto Competition. Website includes information about the orchestra and conductor, and concert schedule.
Queensland Orchestra (more info)
On the Queensland Orchestra's website you can book online and find information on all of the Orchestra's season performances, special events, education program, benefits of subscribing, players and guest artists.
Queensland Wind Orchestra (QWO) (more info)
The Queensland Wind Orchestra (QWO) is a community symphonic wind band with approximately 50 members. The ensemble is committed to promoting accessible wind music to the wider community and furthering the excellence of QueenslandÆs musical culture.
Queensland Youth Orchestra (more info)
Official site for the QYO, find out about performances, the latest concert series, the various ensembles that form part of the orchestra. Also find out about the various competitions, including the National Youth Concerto Competition.
Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra (RMP) (more info)
The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic is Australia's oldest surviving cultural organisation and one of the oldest secular choirs in the southern hemisphere. Today the 130 voice choir and orchestra continue to present critically acclaimed performances to a...
Early music ensemble of Australian baroque musicians in a chamber orchestra of up to twelve members. Led by artistic directors Sally Melhuish and Tim Blomfield, the ensemble performs annual subscription series concerts in Canberra and Sydney.
SBS Radio & Television Youth Orchestra (more info)
Website of the SBS Radio & Television Youth Orchestra. The orchestra aims to give young musicians aged 12-24 experience in performing for national broadcast on television and radio.
Seventh Chapter of Fine Brass (more info)
Seventh Chapter of Fine Brass is a brass quintet plus drums that juxtaposes classical, contemporary, jazz, rock and ethnic music. The ensemble also uses contemporary devices such as wah-wah pedals, improvisation, vocals, electronic and digital sound ...
This band distills a unique Australian style from the cultures that make up our country. Their instruments range from Middle Eastern flutes to Irish drums to modern synthesisers.
South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (more info)
The South Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is one of Melbourne's oldest community orchestras, with a continuous record of performing in the South Melbourne Town Hall since its formation in 1946. The website has a history of the orchestra, the performance...
The Spencer Quartet are a string quartet consisting of two violins, a viola and a 'cello. All players are under the age of 18 and have performed at many venues throughout their short history.
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