Connect

Tailored musical experiences for the disability sector

Our Connect program provides accessible intimate chamber concerts and open rehearsals for adults registered with disability support organisations tailored to individuals who are unable to attend a full symphony orchestra concert due to accessibility requirements. With musicians joining guests for morning tea and a chat after the concert, the events are very popular, with some repeat attendees joining us for several years at every event.

"We’ve attended WASO Connect events before and they are the best events organised for people with disabilities that I know of. All the details are considered – parking, access,  communication. It’s wonderful and a fantastic example for other organisations." -Disability support worker 

To register your organisation's interest please contact Sofia Roberts or register for an event below. 

Register now for upcoming WASO Connect events 

Connect Chamber Concert
11am, 12 November 
South Perth Community Centre
Our musicians have put together an exciting selection of music you know and love for this relaxed concert in the heart of the Southern suburbs. Join us for this free concert followed by an afternoon tea.
Registration essential

Connect Open Rehearsal
10am, 13 August
Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA
Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma is known worldwide for her polished, expressive and intense playing, and she returns to WASO with Bruch’s ever-popular First Violin Concerto. The dark ambition and ruthless fury of Shakespeare’s iconic tyrant is brought thrillingly to life in Strauss’ early tone poem, Macbeth, performed by WASO for the very first time. Asher Fisch then leads the Orchestra in Schumann’s Symphony No.4, a work of passionate urgency and grand emotions.

Step behind the scenes and watch our best musicians work on this iconic symphony ahead of their performance the following day.
Registration essential