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
Current Player Openings
We are seeking percussion players for Concert 1.
Inquiries are welcome for winds and brass should a vacancy arise.
Additional viola and violin players are usually always welcome!
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