The Rusty Orchestra
Play side-by-side with WASO musicians on stage at Perth Concert Hall
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.
'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 Rusty Orchestra in 2022 are now open!
Learn from the best as you play in your state orchestra with world renowned WASO musicians.
We are accepting 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:
Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 13 February.
Successful applicants will be advised via email: Tuesday 22 February. Positions will be offered subject to instrumentation requirements and ensemble capacity.
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 Belinda Gerard at gerardb@waso.com.au