Queensland Youth Orchestras

A world class youth orchestra organisation based in Brisbane, Australia

QYO

 

QYO has 8 orchestras and ensembles with 550 musicians aged from 8 to 25 who perform over 50 concerts each year.

  • 2026 Audition for QYO

    Audition brochure now available to download
    Applications close 5 August 2025

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  • QYS 2025 Season

    Book from 10 February

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  • Morning Music

    Queensland’s finest young musicians in recital

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Tutti News

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AMANDA JOLLY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF QYO
AMANDA JOLLY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF QYO

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Queensland Youth Orchestras Prepare for 2025 with Exciting New Conductor Lineup
Queensland Youth Orchestras Prepare for 2025 with Exciting New Conductor Lineup

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Mahler 3 Program Notes
Mahler 3 Program Notes
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QYS Inner Worlds Concert Review
QYS Inner Worlds Concert Review
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Upcoming Concerts

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Spanish Sounds - JSE1
Aug 23
Spanish Sounds - JSE1
Mahler 6
Aug 23
Mahler 6
Totoro & Friends - QYO2 & JSE2
Sep 6
Totoro & Friends - QYO2 & JSE2
Echoes of the Earth - WS
Sep 7
Echoes of the Earth - WS

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Thank you for joining us at QYO Open Day 2025! 🎶 It was great to see so many of you exploring The Old Museum and joining the rehearsals 🎺 Auditions for QYO 2026 are now open. Apply now to be part of the music next year 🎵 Link in bio to apply! ?
Worried you may not be able to afford QYO in 2026? Bursaries and payment plans are available to assist members experiencing financial hardship. Link in bio for more information about how to apply #QYO #QueenslandYouthOrchestra
Join us for free community concerts at Dalby on Saturday 26 July and Kingaroy on Sunday 27 July as part of the 2025 WS Regional Tour! 🎵 This program is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. #QYO #QueenslandYouthOrchestra
Step inside the music at QYO Open Day as part of @@brisbaneopenhouse 2025🎶 Bring your instrument and join open rehearsals from 11am to 2pm! Sit in and play along with the QYO ensembles🎷 Link in bio for more information🔗 #QYO #QueenslandYouthOrc