Schools Concert: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Recommended for Years 3–8
These bite-sized musical journeys at the Sydney Opera House introduce students to the sensational world of live orchestral music at this world-class venue. Each 50-minute concert combines exciting musical pieces with interactive performances that are designed to inspire the next generation of music lovers.
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Start a journey of musical discovery where your students can learn and experience the fun sounds of the Orchestra, aligned with the NSW Curriculum.
Benjamin Britten’s famous Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra explores how musicians play instruments and the sounds each instrument makes. It’s an exciting journey from the highest notes to the lowest, from the bright blasts of brass to the silky shimmer of the strings, from the rumbling power of percussion to the smooth sound of the woodwinds.
You will also experience the energy and rhythm of excerpts from Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, as well as the world premiere of Australian composer Bree van Reyk’s Fanfare for Solidarity, in a concert that showcases everything an orchestra has to offer.
Program
BRITTEN Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
BERNSTEIN Symphonic Dances
BREE VAN REYK Fanfare for Solidarity
50 Fanfares Commission
Artists
EDUARDO STRAUSSER conductor
THEA ROSSEN presenter
Running Time
50 minutes
Pricing & Booking Information
2025 Season Prices
- Standard Student Ticket: $15 per ticket
- Teachers and Assistants: 1 free per 15 students attending*
- Additional Teachers and assistants $15 per ticket*
Book a 2025 Concert for Primary Schools
It's easy to get a quote! For the programs you're interested in, simply complete the short Expression of Interest form, select the concerts you’re interested in and an approximation of how many students and teachers will be attending. A member of our friendly Learning & Engagement team will be in touch with a quote and to help finalise your booking.
We have accessible seating spaces available. Please indicate any requirements on your Expression of Interest form. View more information regarding accessibility services at our venues here.
