The Armidale Youth Orchestras (AYO’s) is a not-for-profit volunteer run organisation, closely affiliated with the New England Conservatorium of Music (NECOM).
It was established in 1968 to foster the orchestral talent of young musicians in Armidale. Over the past 49 years, many of our alumni have gone on to professional careers in music.
The AYOs offer music students from 8-21 years a weekly ensemble program during term and provide opportunities to share the love of music making to our community. It comprises three ensembles:
The Armidale Youth Orchestra (AYO),
the Armidale Youth Strings (AYS) and the Armidale Youth Winds Ensemble (AYWE).
JOIN
The Armidale Youth Orchestras offer music students a weekly program during term with peer mentoring, advanced performing opportunities, master classes with professional performers, and above all a chance to share the love of music making with other young musicians from the broader Armidale community and beyond, find out more about joining.
AUDITIONS
FORMS DUE BACK
for both existing and new players
Friday 7th November
New to the AYO’s for 2026? Auditions will be held Tuesday 25 November 2025. If you are new to town and have missed auditions, please contact us directly admin@necom.org.au
MEMBERSHIP
REGISTRATION DUE 13 FEB 2026
AYO: $400
AYWE and AYS: $300
