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.

Applicants must be active community musicians, currently playing in an orchestra or band. We recommend a minimum instrumental skill level of AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 25 January 2026

The 2026 program is as follows:

Friday 11 September 
Venue: Winthrop Hall
Full Orchestra Rehearsal: 3:30pm - 6:00pm & 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Saturday 12 September
Venue: Winthrop Hall
Final Rehearsal:  11:00am - 1:30pm
Performance: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

2026 Side-by-Side Symphony Repertoire:

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

Applicants must be active community musicians, currently playing in an orchestra or band. We recommend a minimum instrumental skill level of AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent. Positions will be offered subject to instrumentation requirements and ensemble capacity.

Apply here:

Side-by-Side Symphony 2026 Application Form – Fill out form

For more information please email WASO Community Engagement Coordinator Sofia Roberts at robertss@waso.com.au

The cost for participating in the program is $130 and will be payable upon acceptance an offered position.