The opportunity to hear a live symphony orchestra is a rare experience for school children today, especially those living outside of metropolitan Melbourne. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra believes that experiencing live music can be an inspirational and transformative experience for audiences of all ages, which is why we present concerts for schools throughout regional Victoria. This is made possible through the generous support of Powercor, whose sponsorship in 2011 will enable the MSO to tour to five regional venues: Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton, Shepparton and Warrnambool.

In addition to our main stage concerts, we are offering two engaging and informative concerts for school children in Grades K to Lower Primary (10am) and Upper Primary and above (11:30am).

In these concerts Brett Kelly and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will take young students on a musical journey through Italy, Austria, Romania, and Argentina, featuring the great works of Mendelssohn, Boccherini, Bartók, Piazzolla and Mozart.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will be holding these school concerts in Warrnambool on 12 May. Please contact the Warrnambool Entertainment Centre on (03) 5559 4999 to book tickets.

Grab a unique opportunity for all the family to jam with members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! People of all ages are invited to join members of the MSO for FREE Jam sessions at Federation Square - BMW Edge on Tuesday 19 April at 11.30am and 1:30pm.

Over the course of an hour, participants will develop an original piece of music, using whatever instruments and ‘sound-makers’ are to hand. Voices, instruments, hands and feet, newspapers, chopsticks and other paraphernalia will be put to musical use in these afternoon workshops for families. Each workshop culminates in a performance by participants, which is open to the general public.

How to book: Participation in MSO Family Jams is free, but REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL. To book your place, go online at www.mso.com.au

This program is recommended for children aged six and over, and participants are encouraged to bring their own instrument. Children under 12 years are to be supervised by a parent/guardian throughout the workshop, and there must be one adult for each group of three children.

The opportunity to hear a live symphony orchestra is a rare experience for school children today, especially those living outside of metropolitan Melbourne. The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra believes that experiencing live music can be an inspirational and transformative experience for audiences of all ages, which is why we present concerts for schools throughout regional Victoria. This is made possible through the generous support of Powercor, whose sponsorship in 2011 will enable the MSO to tour to five regional venues: Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton, Shepparton and Warrnambool.

In addition to our main stage concerts, we are offering two engaging and informative concerts for school children in Grades K to Lower Primary (10am) and Upper Primary and above (11:30am).

In these concerts Brett Kelly and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will take young students on a musical journey through Italy, Austria, Romania, and Argentina, featuring the great works of Mendelssohn, Boccherini, Bartók, Piazzolla and Mozart.

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will be holding these school concerts in Hamilton on 13 May. Please contact the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre on (03) 5573 0429 to book tickets.

Grab a unique opportunity for all the family to jam with members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! People of all ages are invited to join members of the Orchestra for FREE Jam sessions at the Melbourne Town Hall as part of the MSO’s Education Week.

Over the course of an hour, participants will develop an original piece of music, using whatever instruments and ‘sound-makers’ are to hand. Voices, instruments, hands and feet, newspapers, chopsticks and other paraphernalia will be put to musical use in these afternoon workshops for families. Each workshop culminates in a performance by participants, which is open to the general public.

Location: Melbourne Town Hall
Date: Saturday 18 June
Time: 2pm
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free


How to book: Participation in MSO Family Jams is free, but REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL. To book your place contact MSO education at education@mso.com.au or register online using this following link. Information required is as follows: Name(s), Age(s), Instrument Preference of Participant(s) and a contact number and email address of guardian. If you have any further queries please contact the MSO education office on 9626 1198.

This program is recommended for children aged six and over, and participants are encouraged to bring their own instrument. Children under 12 years are to be supervised by a parent/guardian throughout the workshop, and there must be one adult for each group of three children.

Grab a unique opportunity for all the family to jam with members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! People of all ages are invited to join members of the Orchestra for FREE Jam sessions at the Melbourne Town Hall as part of the MSO’s Beethoven Festival.

Over the course of an hour, participants will develop an original piece of music, using whatever instruments and ‘sound-makers’ are to hand. Voices, instruments, hands and feet, newspapers, chopsticks and other paraphernalia will be put to musical use in these afternoon workshops for families. Each workshop culminates in a performance by participants, which is open to the general public.

Location: BMW Edge Federation Square
Date: Saturday 13 August
Time: 12pm
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free

How to book: Participation in MSO Family Jams is free, but REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL. To book your place contact MSO education at education@mso.com.au or register online using this following link. Information required is as follows: Name(s), Age(s), Instrument Preference of Participant(s) and a contact number and email address of guardian. If you have any further queries please contact the MSO education office on 9626 1198.

This program is recommended for children aged six and over, and participants are encouraged to bring their own instrument. Children under 12 years are to be supervised by a parent/guardian throughout the workshop, and there must be one adult for each group of three children.

Brett Kelly will conduct this unique collaboration between the MSO and the Australian Ballet Dance Education Ensemble, which will engage children aurally and kinetically. Performers will highlight the links between movement and music during this 50-minute show, in which audience members will be moved, inspired and enchanted.

Location: Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank
Date: Saturday 17 September
Time: 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3pm
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Ticketed, refer to above pricings

How to book: Bookings through the MSO Box Office are ESSENTIAL. Please phone Martine O’Connor on 9929 9600. If you have any further queries please contact the MSO education office on 9626 1198.

Petter Vabog has been performing as Melvin Tix for more than 21 years, throughout the world. His concerts are a mixture of music, balloon sculptures and lots of laughs in which he presents a delightful program of classical favourites, warmed by his own unique humour and magic.

Location: Iwaki Auditorium, ABC Southbank
Date: Saturday 22 October
Time: 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3pm
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Ticketed, refer to above pricings

How to book: Bookings through the MSO Box Office are ESSENTIAL. Please phone Martine O’Connor on 9929 9600. If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact the MSO education office on 9626 1198.

Featuring music from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.4 and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra

Richard Gill and the MSO explore the hills and valleys of two big orchestral works: the autobiographical roller-coaster ride of a symphony in which Tchaikovsky, in moods passionate and lyrical, wrestles with the concept of Fate, and Bartók’s galvanising orchestral showpiece.

Location: Melbourne Town Hall
Date: Tuesday 14 June
Time: 6:30pm
Duration: 90 Minutes
Cost: Adult $20, Concession $15,
Student/Parent $ 10, Teacher FREE

Grab a unique opportunity for all the family to jam with members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! People of all ages are invited to join members of the MSO for FREE Jam sessions at Federation Square.

Over the course of an hour, participants will develop an original piece of music, using whatever instruments and ‘sound-makers’ are to hand. Voices, instruments, hands and feet, newspapers, chopsticks and other paraphernalia will be put to musical use in these afternoon workshops for families. Each workshop culminates in a performance by participants, which is open to the general public.

Location: BMW Edge, Federation Square
Date: Thursday 29 September
Time: 11.30am and 1:30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Free

How to book: Participation in MSO Family Jams is free, but REGISTRATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL. To book your place contact MSO education at education@mso.com.au or register online using this following link. Information required is as follows: Name(s), Age(s), Instrument Preference of Participant(s) and a contact number and email address of guardian. If you have any further queries please contact the MSO education office on 9626 1198.

This program is recommended for children aged six and over, and participants are encouraged to bring their own instrument. Children under 12 years are to be supervised by a parent/guardian throughout the workshop, and there must be one adult for each group of three children.

Music by Delius and Grainger

Join Richard and the MSO as they take you on a journey through two beautiful musical landscapes: Delius’ lush evocation of doomed love and Grainger’s orchestral version of an immortal folk song.

Location: Melbourne Town Hall
Date: Tuesday 26 July
Time: 6:30pm
Duration: 90 Minutes
Cost: Adult $20, Concession $15,
Student/Parent $ 10, Teacher FREE

Music from Beethoven’s Symphony No.7

Richard Gill and the MSO investigate the inner workings of the symphony Wagner famously called ‘the apotheosis of the dance.’

Location: Melbourne Town Hall
Date: Sunday 14 August
Time: 7:30pm
Duration: 90 Minutes
Cost: Adult $20, Concession $15,
Student/Parent $ 10, Teacher FREE