Welcome to the Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra
The SCYO is the Sunshine Coast community’s premier orchestra for youth, drawing talented musicians from across the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland.
Applications are now open for auditions of 2012!
Whether you are a current member or new to SCYO, you must apply online to audition for a place in 2012.
Click here for more information about membership and audition requirements, and to access the application form.
In recognition of the wonderful work of the volunteers, the direct benefits to the youths who actively engage in the music programs on offer and friendships that emerge, and the broader community through public performances, the Sunshine Coast Council has provided additional support through the Community Partnership Funding Program. This grant has been a wonderful economic boost to the SCYO group for the opportunity it provides in keeping alive such a dynamic organisation and we are very happy to strengthen our partnership with council.
New Music Director
The SCYO has also had a second boost from the recent addition of Maria Salmon who takes up the mantle of Music Director and Conductor for both the String Orchestra and Sinfonia Strings. Maria has a career that spans 27 years and in this time she has fulfilled many roles: from music teacher, to concert performer, to conductor for the WAYO string orchestra. We are delighted to welcome Maria into the SCYO community and are privileged to benefit from such an experienced, skilled and vivacious personality!
More about us
Formed in 1989, the Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra (SCYO) is a non-profit organisation that provides orchestral music opportunities for young musicians up to 23 years of age.
SCYO actively supports school music programs by extending musicians skills and encouraging all members to play in school music groups. Each year SCYO organises regular performances at a wide variety of venues, workshop activities with other orchestras, and an annual weekend music camp.
SCYO actively supports school music programs by extending musicians skills and encouraging all members to play in school music groups. Each year SCYO organises regular performances at a wide variety of venues, workshop activities with other orchestras, and an annual weekend music camp.
SCYO rehearses weekly on Wednesday nights during State school terms at Mountain Creek State High School, where we currently have a long-term lease agreement. SCYO is managed by a volunteer parent group.