Alumni - The Sydney Youth Orchestra

SYO invites you to celebrate and share in the achievements of our exceptional alumni. Since 1973, SYO has championed excellence in music education and fostered a love of music in over 5,500 young musicians, contributing to the cultural identity of Sydney, Australia and the world.

Our alumni continue to enrich our community through outstanding contributions to music performance, education and arts administration, as well as excelling in the business and corporate worlds.

Follow the links below to view some of our esteemed alumni from each decade of SYO.

1973 - 1970s

The Sydney Youth Orchestra was founded by Peter Seymour.

1980's

1990's

2000's

2010's

2020's

I felt at the time like I was a part of a big orchestral family, and am still friends with many of those colleagues all these years later. I am so grateful for the opportunities which being in SYO programs offered me.

“SYO provides young people with a musical and social experience like no other. The long lasting friendships I still have, the challenging repertoire we played, the renowned and experienced tutors and conductors we strived to impress week in week out and also the opportunity to tour internationally, I think, were all big factors in the musician and especially the person I am today.

“I still remember the butterflies when opening the letter that said my audition for the SYO was successful"

I look back extremely fondly of my time spent in the SYO, and I thoroughly encourage EVERY young musician to participate in any program the SYO provides."

Welcome

(for beginner to pre-professional musicians)

(our pre-professional orchestra)

Welcome

(for beginner to pre-professional musicians)

(our pre-professional orchestra)