Give your young musician a summer to remember with Sydney Youth Orchestras (SYO)! Bringing together around 400 of Australia's talented young musicians, SYO's Summer Holiday Programs offer an inspiring mix of music education, creative development and performance opportunities for budding musicians of all abilities.

What's on at Sydney Youth Orchestras This Summer

Across five fun and intensive days, students will take part in rehearsals and tutorials led by expert tutors and conductors, building their confidence, developing their orchestral skills and making music alongside like-minded peers. The experience culminates in a concert at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, giving students the chance to showcase everything they've learned.

There's a program for every stage of the musical journey, from little ones who are yet to start instrumental lessons to experienced musicians preparing for their HSC Music 2 and Music Extension studies.

The 2027 holiday programs include SYO Summer School, HSC Summer School, SYO Summer Symphony Orchestra and Orchestral Explorers.

Enrolments are now open and close on 10 December 2026. Creative Kids Vouchers are also accepted, making this a great opportunity to nurture your child's musical talents over the summer holidays.

When: November 2026 – January 2027 (individual program dates vary)
Where: Various locations, including the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Cost: See individual program websites

Find out more and enrol at SYO Summer Holiday Programs 2027

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