Bundaberg Youth Orchestra

08/10/2026

Nathan was the only member from BYO placed in the Australian Honours Ensemble Program orchestra this year, playing first French Horn. As well as a busy week in rehearsals for AHEP he also auditioned for the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, along with several other BYO1 members. We wish them all the best!

07/10/2026

Welcome back for the start of Term 4.

We are preparing for our end of year Prom Concert on the 15th November in rehearsals this term. As always, if you are unable to attend please message us on 0408544173.

Only a few rehearsals left before the concert so we hope to see everyone there. Remember orchestras are a team and dedication from everyone is important!

05/10/2026

Sophie and Connor performed with the Graham Lloyd Wind Orchestra in the SHEP concerts at Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University on the weekend. Great to see so many of our BYO members taking part, and doing such a fantastic job of representing their schools and our region.

04/10/2026

Molly, Sophie, Imogen and Vivienne from our BYO string sections representing four different local schools together at the Queensland SHEP performances.

Hosted by Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University in Brisbane the State Honours/Australian Honours Ensemble Programs are a fantastic experience for students. We hope everyone who attended SHEP or AHEP this school holidays enjoyed every minute making music in the ensembles. We applaud your commitment to building your skills in performance.

03/10/2026

BYO1 members Karson and McKenzie, were part of an amazing AHEP Wind Orchestra concert this evening at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Well done boys 🙂.

The Australian Honours Ensemble Program members are nominated by their school instrumental teachers and are placed in an ensemble after an audition process, so it takes dedication and skill.

BYO parents, if your child was at AHEP or SHEP this week, please send us some photos to our messenger or our mobile so we can recognise their efforts.

22/09/2026

Hope everyone is enjoying the break so far. Quick reminder that there are no rehearsals for BYO during school holidays.

Next rehearsal 7th October.

08/09/2026

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04/09/2026

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27/08/2026

Excited to hear what Bella Canna will be performing at the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra concert this Saturday. Our piece is workshopped and ready to go!

Join us on Saturday as we take the stage in the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra concert, along with Bundaberg Youth Orchestra. Bella Canna will be playing Variations on a Theme of Tchaikovsky by Arensky, a lesser known work that is absolutely gorgeous! 🎶

26/08/2026

Workshops are well underway with the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra. Our Senior Orchestra BYO1 are working hard under the guidance of these wonderful musicians polishing our performance for the concert (ticket link in comments).

With thanks to Bundaberg Regional Council for the grant funding provided through the RADF program that has enabled us to welcome ARCO to rehearsal today.