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Introducing SSSO

Established in February 2011, South Side Symphony Orchestra is Perth's youngest community orchestra. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in Ardross and perform regular concerts throughout the year. Our repertoire includes orchestral standards, opera, movie soundtracks and contemporary music. Our members represent a wide range of ages and musical abilities, from amateur to professional. We welcome new members to share our passion for music making and enjoy playing in a fun and supportive environment.

Concert Calendar

SSSO performs a number of concerts throughout the year featuring exciting and varied repertoire. Check out our concert calendar for details of upcoming performances.

Current Vacancies

SSSO currently has vacancies for all strings, especially double bass. Recommended skill level - AMEB Grade 6.

The Fledgestrings

Anne November 28, 2020 November 28, 2020FledgeStrings

The FledgeStrings is a small, friendly group of violin, viola, cello and double bass players learning to play together under the tutelage of our lovely conductor Grace Ah-quee. The FledgeStrings will suit those who wish to develop their musical and orchestral skills by playing in a supportive and friendly group…

Music in the Air – postponed

admin March 15, 2020 March 15, 2020Concerts

SSSO is sorry to advise that the planned performance on 28 March has been postponed until later in the year. Tickets will be refunded as soon as possible. Watch this space for announcement of the new date!

The FledgeStrings

admin October 11, 2019 October 11, 2019FledgeStrings

Introducing THE FLEDGESTRINGS – the renamed South Side Symphony Orchestra’s Development String Ensemble. The group has been growing strong since inception in April 2019 and now we are looking for more rusty or fledgling string players (violin, viola, cello and bass) to join. The FledgeStrings will suit those who wish…

Spooky Spectacular

admin October 11, 2019 October 11, 2019Concerts

SSSO Music Director, Laurissa Wyllie-McCarthy has created ‘SPOOKY SPECTACULAR’, a bewitching programme inspired by folklore and magic. Enjoy a spine tingling afternoon concert featuring: Joe Ryan – solo pianist in Liszt’s Totentanz Plus a cauldron full of scary, witchy-music that will have you sitting on the edge of your chair…

CELEBRATION

Irene Wright July 31, 2019 August 1, 2019Concerts

A celebration of music goes off with a bang at 2:30 Sunday August 11 when young trombone soloist Jeremy Mazurek makes his debut with the South Side Symphony Orchestra. He will perform Trombone Concertino by Ferdinand David as part of a program titled Celebration, which also includes Roman Carnival by…

BDO Australia

Irene Wright July 31, 2019 August 1, 2019Our Sponsors

The SSSO is grateful for the sponsorship provided by BDO and for their support of our Orchestra.

Hope for Matilda

Anne June 3, 2019 June 3, 2019Concerts

Hope for Matilda… This gorgeous toddler, Tilly, loves to sing and dance. She can’t wait to meet you at Symphony of Hope on 15th June in celebration of Matilda, aka ‘Tilly’s’, 2nd birthday. Tilly is battling Sanfilippo Syndrome, a sadly fatal genetic condition that causes progressive brain damage. Please join…

Music in the Air

Anne April 7, 2019 April 7, 2019Uncategorized

If you loved SSSO’s Elemental performance last Sunday, you won’t want to miss our next one – ‘Music in the Air’! 7:00pm Saturday 25 May at Mt Pleasant Baptist College 497 Marmion St Booragoon. Amazing music and soloists including Naomi Johns – soprano, Jun Zhang – tenor, Robert Hofmann –…

Development String Ensemble

Anne April 7, 2019 April 7, 2019Uncategorized

SSSO is starting a new Development String Ensemble designed to assist string players who would like to join SSSO but don’t feel quite ready. Its aim is to build and refine orchestral performance skills in a fun and supportive learning environment. Run by our professional educator/conductor – Sara Duhig. No…

Elemental

admin March 2, 2019 March 2, 2019Concerts

‘Shared Palette’ visual artists, Felicia Lowe, Caroline Muscat and Lyn Isted will be creating on canvas, inspired by music performed by South Side Symphony Orchestra and by the beautiful Woodloes garden and homestead surroundings. The programme is themed on the elements Earth, Wind and Fire with an eclectic selection of…