The Orange Symphony Orchestra had its foundations in 1984, but ceased operations in 2012. It was reborn in 2017, and the last 2 concerts have seen upwards of 55 top musicians on stage.

Concert Rehearsals

The music director advises players of concert rehearsal dates in the weeks running up to the concerts. Rehearsal venues are also advised at this stage.

Concerts

For the orchestral members, any concert by the OSO will be by invitation. Members will be invited to play based on need, skill and budget. Professional members will be paid for their time and extra rehearsals may be scheduled to stage the concert. The main conductor of the program will choose who to invite to play with advice from the committee and/or senior members of the orchestra.

The first official OSO performance was the Mozart Requiem, on Sunday 19th November 2017 under the baton of Ben Macpherson OAM.

Extra concerts

Outside of the main OSO concerts during the year, there may be opportunities to perform at other OSO-affiliated events. Such concerts are likely to be on a much smaller scale, such as chamber music concerts or solo events. Involvement in these projects can be made by application or invitation. If a member has a fantastic idea for a concert and they wish to make it happen, don't hesitate to ask!