Playerlink
Riverina Conservatorium of Music Wagga Wagga
Fri 2 Apr, 2027, 10.00am
St Mary’s Star of the Sea College Wollongong
Sat 29 May, 2027, 10.00am
Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium
Fri 6 Aug, 2027, 10.00am
St Patrick's Marist College Dundas
Wed 29 Sep, 2027, 10.00am
A statewide orchestral experience for young musicians aged 9–17.
Playerlink brings together talented students from across New South Wales for intensive musical experiences led by Sydney Symphony musicians and Fellows.
Whether joining us in Sydney, Wollongong, Wagga Wagga or Coffs Harbour, students develop skills alongside other passionate young musicians from across the state.
At every Playerlink Hub, participants engage in full ensemble rehearsals, instrument-specific sectionals, workshops and masterclasses, culminating in an informal performance for family and friends.
Dates by Playerlink Hub
Wagga Wagga: Friday 2 to Sunday 4 April 2027
Wollongong: Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 May 2027
Coffs Harbour: Friday 6 to Sunday 8 August 2027
Sydney: Wednesday 29 September to Friday 1 October 2027
Financial Assistance
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is committed to ensuring that financial circumstances are not a barrier to participation.
Participants may apply for a fee subsidy of up to 50% of the program fee. Financial assistance applications can be submitted as part of the Playerlink application process.
Application Requirements
Applications are by audition video. Open to student musicians from Years 4 to 12 (aged 9 to 17) who play the following orchestral instruments to the approximate Grade level or above.
For your audition recording, you can access our tips on how to record here.
Application Deadlines:
Applications close for each Hub per the deadlines below.
- Wagga Wagga: 11:59pm Friday 11 December 2026
- Wollongong: 11:59pm Friday 5 March 2027
- Coffs Harbour: 11:59pm Friday 1 May 2027
- Sydney: 11:59pm Friday 9 July 2027
Strings
Violin – AMEB Grade 6
Cello – AMEB Grade 5
Viola & Double Bass – AMEB Grade 4
Woodwind
Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon – AMEB Grade 4
Brass
French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba – AMEB Grade 4
Percussion
Timpani, Orchestral Percussion – AMEB Grade 4
How to Apply
Step 1. Complete an Audition Video
For a total playing time of around 3 minutes, perform music of your own choice demonstrating two contrasting styles. This could be all or part of 1 work or chosen from 2 pieces. Unaccompanied works are acceptable, as are studies and etudes. In addition to your chosen pieces, you must also play a scale and arpeggio appropriate to your playing level. You may wish to refer to your Grade syllabus or ask your teacher.
Note: If you are applying on two instruments, for example piccolo AND flute, then you will need to submit the above audition requirements for both instruments.
Please find instructions on how to upload your video link here.
Step 2. Complete the Application Form
Apply via the link here.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 5 July 2026.