The Rusty Orchestra
Bucket list life experience
Community musicians aged 25 years+ from all over Western Australia sit side-by-side with WASO musicians to create The Rusty Orchestra.
Since its inception in 2014, The Rusty Orchestra has given selected community musicians the opportunity to sit alongside WASO musicians in a performance for the general public at Perth Concert Hall.
"Sitting on stage surrounded by WASO first clarinet, oboe and flute was a unique amazing experience. The experience of playing with the WASO professional musicians was a bucket list life experience. Magical. I will never forget it!" -Rusty participant, 2022
We accept applications for the following instruments:
Flute/Piccolo, Oboe/Cor Anglais, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass. The cost for participating in the program is $130 and will be payable upon acceptance of your position. Applicants must be active community musicians.
Stay tuned for 2023 key dates and applications!
For more information please contact Christina Claire.
'I knew Rusty Orchestra would be good but I didn’t think it would be this much fun. It was an absolute treat for me to play with WASO … I loved every minute of it. It was a such highlight of the year!' – The Rusty Orchestra Participant, 2021
Applications for The 2022 Rusty Orchestra
Learn from the best as you play in your state orchestra with world renowned WASO musicians.
We accept applications for the following instruments: Flute/Piccolo, Oboe/Cor Anglais, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
The cost for participating in the program is $130 and will be payable upon acceptance of your position. Applicants must be active community musicians.
Key Dates:
Sectional Rehearsal: 6 – 8:30pm, Tuesday 19 April
Full Orchestra Rehearsal: 6 – 8:30pm, Wednesday 25 May
Final Rehearsal and Performance: Sunday 29 May (Rehearsal: 3:30 and Performance: 5pm)
For more information, please contact Alena Tompkins tompkinsa@waso.com.au