Preston Symphony Orchestra September 2024

Preston Symphony Orchestra is an adventurous, committed and friendly orchestra based in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. It provides the opportunity for musicians and audience members to play and hear orchestral music of a high standard.

The orchestra currently has over 60 members. It plays a season of four concerts a year to large audiences, including the highly-regarded Preston Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition. Recent repertoire includes symphonies by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Vaughan Williams, as well as works by Australian composers such as Nigel Westlake and Katy Abbott. The orchestra also participates in community events, with small group performances in libraries and markets.

The Preston Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1950 and is generously supported by the City of Darebin.


The orchestra’s Artistic Director is Andrew Groch.


Our Upcoming Concerts

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  • Concert 4 2024

    Concert 4 2024

    Worlds Around Us
    November 24, 2024
    Conductor:
    Andrew Groch
    Venue:
    Coburg Town Hall
  • Concert 1 2025

    JUBILATION
    March 23, 2025
    Conductor:
    Andrew Groch
    Soloist:
    Anne-Marie Johnson, violin
    Venue:
    Preston City Hall
  • Concert 2 2025

    RESURGENCE
    June 15, 2025
    Conductor:
    Leonard Weiss
    Soloist:
    Zoe Knighton, cello
    Venue:
    Preston City Hall
  • Concert 3 2025

    YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION
    September 14, 2025
    Conductor:
    Carlos del Cueto
    Venue:
    Darebin Arts Centre
  • Concert 4 2025

    COLLISIONS
    November 23, 2025
    Conductor:
    Andrew Groch
    Venue:
    Preston City Hall

Current Player Openings

Inquiries are welcome for winds and brass should a vacancy arise.
Additional viola and violin players are usually always welcome!

Our Next Concert

Worlds Around Us

Sunday 24th November

Our Last Concert

Piano and Music

The YCC Concert

Sunday 8th September

Youth Concerto Competition

Piano and Music

2024 Winner Announced!

Sunday 8th September

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