Bring a Friend for Music & Pizza
Share the joy of being part of SCYO by bringing a friend to our special open workshop! You'll get to make music side by side, meet some new friends, and then unwind with some delicious pizza. It’s the perfect way to share the love for music and enjoy the excitement of SCYO together! Cost: Free
YS Collaboration with Matthew Flinders
Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026Time: - 4:30pm - Arrive at Matthew Flinders - 4:45pm - Combined rehearsal - 6:00pm - Break - 6:15pm - Concert for parents - 6:45pm - End of concert Wear: SYCO polo, jeans and closed in shoesBring: Instrument, pencil, water bottle
Workshop w/ Claire Petherick
SCYO is delighted to welcome back esteemed Australian composer and music educator Claire Petherick for our 2026 Concert Band Open Workshop. A proud Queenslander originally from Gladstone, Claire’s passion for music was sparked through the state’s Instrumental Music program. She has since become a respected conductor, teacher, and clinician, known for her warm, approachable style
All-Strings Day
An All-Strings Concert for SCYO Strings, featuring Amati, Sinfonia, and Chamber Strings! Different ensembles are working on different things, so read below to find out what's happening on this day! Amati + invited schools12:30pm - Arrive and setup1:00pm - Open Workshop with Loreta Fin2:30pm - Break3:00pm - Combined Concert Sinfonia2:30pm - Arrive and setup3:00pm -
Concert with ARCO
11:00am - Arrive & setup11:15am-12:15 - Top & tail rehearsal12:15-1:15pm - Lunch break - Chamber Strings musicians please bring your own lunch1:15-2pm - ARCO presents Voyage of Musical Discovery public education experience2:30-3:45pm - Concert (SCYO Chamber Strings performs in opening piece)4pm - Talk & Tea with Austrian cake
Workshop with ARCO
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra (ARCO) is embarking on a Regional Queensland chamber tour with stops across the Sunshine Coast, Fraser Coast, and Bundaberg. As part of this special visit, ARCO musicians will lead an exclusive workshop for our Chamber Strings players. Chamber Strings musicians are invited to stay back on this evening for
Audition for SCYO 2027
Full details to be released closer to date.
End-of-Year Concert
Join us for a delightful evening as our primary and middle school students showcase their musical talents in the End-of-Year Concert. This event highlights the growth and achievements of our young musicians, featuring a diverse program that includes ensemble performances, solos, and collaborative pieces. It's a wonderful opportunity for parents and community members to celebrate
Leaver’s Concert
Join us for an afternoon of music as we farewell our Year 12 musicians at the annual Leavers’ Concert. This concert is a chance to celebrate their time with SCYO, the music they’ve shared, and the contribution they’ve made to our community. The program will feature a mix of pieces that showcase the talents of