Side-by-Side Symphony

Experienced musicians aged 25+ years from across Western Australia perform alongside WASO musicians to create the Side-by-Side Symphony.

In September 2026 community musicians have the extraordinary opportunity to perform side-by-side with West Australian Symphony Orchestra musicians. Rehearsing together across two consecutive days before presenting a performance of classical repertoire to the general public at Winthrop Hall, this wonderful concert experience is like none other offered to community instrumentalists in Australia.

The 2026 program is as follows:

Friday 11 September 
Venue: Winthrop Hall, UWA
Full Orchestra Rehearsal: 3.30pm–6pm & 7pm–9.30pm

Saturday 12 September
Venue: Winthrop Hall, UWA
Final Rehearsal: 11am–1.30pm
Performance: 6pm–7pm

Jessica WELLS Emu in the Sky
Modest MUSSORGSKY arr. Rimsky-Korsakov Night on Bald Mountain
James LEDGER Indian Pacific
Paul DUKAS Sorcerer's Apprentice
John WILLIAMS Selections from Jurassic Park

Sara Duhig conductor