Preston Symphony Orchestra Jun 2023

Preston Symphony Orchestra is a full size symphony orchestra founded in 1950 and generously supported by the City of Darebin.

The orchestra plays four concerts a year to large audiences, including the highly-regarded Youth Concerto Competition. Our performances include popular music by famous composers such as Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and Tchaikovsky, as well as works by both established and emerging Australian composers.

The orchestra’s Artistic Director is Andrew Groch.


Our Concerts in 2024

  • Concert 1 2024
    The Romantics

    Concert 1 2024

    March 24, 2024
    Conductor:
    Andrew Groch
    Soloist:
    Tiffany Cheng
    Venue:
    Preston City Hall
  • Concert 2 2024
    Dancing Across Continents

    Concert 2 2024

    June 16, 2024
    Conductor:
    Carlos del Cueto
    Venue:
    Preston City Hall
  • Youth Concerto Competiton

    Concert 3 2024

    September 8, 2024
    Conductor:
    Andrew Groch
    Venue:
    Darebin Arts Center
  • Worlds Around Us

    Concert 4 2024

    November 24, 2024
    Conductor:
    Andrew Groch
    Venue:
    Coburg Town Hall

Current Player Openings

We have openings for a bassoon and percussion.

Violins are generally always welcome 😉

Our Next Concert

The World Of Romantics

Sunday 24th March

Our Last Concert

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Screen & Sound

Sunday 19th November 2023

Youth Concerto Competition

Piano and Music

See Who Won in 2023

2024 applications have closed

Recent Performances

Michael de Huy – Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1

Michael was a finalist in the 2016 Youth Concerto Competition

The Preston Suite – Preston By Night

Composed by Keyna Wilkins, performed in 2018 Concert 4