JOIN THE DYO

Come join the DYO in 2024! We are still accepting auditions for some (but not all) sections. If you would like to audition please contact us first at [email protected]. If you have recently come to Dunedin and wish to join the DYO but do not have an instrument we may be able to help with a loan instrument.


SEMESTER 2 CONCERT REVIEW 2023 AND YOUNG MUSICIANS’ AWARD

In September City Choir Dunedin joined us to present a rich and varied programme entitled “Force of Destiny”. Soloist Skyla Murray gave an excellent rendition of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, and Anthony Ritchie composition prize winner, Grace Shaw’s piece, ‘Southern Alps Overture’, was premiered . We’d like to thank Jon van Buskirk for his review of the concert.

Dunedin Youth Orchestra, Knox Church, Friday 15 September 2023. Photo: Chris Sullivan/Seen in Dunedin


Skyla Murray, performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto in G major. Photo: Chris Sullivan/Seen in Dunedin



Congratulations to our 2023 Young Musician Award winners Michelle Brown (violin) and Ayla Biner-McGrath (violin). Michelle and Ayla will perform in front of the orchestra at our 2024 concerts.

Michelle Brown being presented her Young Musicians’ Award. Photo: Chris Sullivan/Seen in Dunedin


Ayla Biner-McGrath being presented her Young Musicians’ Award. Photo: Chris Sullivan/Seen in Dunedin





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