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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 Melville 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 percussion and all strings, especially double bass. Recommended skill level - AMEB Grade 5.

Gala Concert – Saturday 29 October

admin September 28, 2016 October 28, 2016Concerts

Tickets are now on sale for our annual gala concert on Saturday 29 October 4pm, at Serpentine Airfield. We are excited to be performing with international didgeridoo player William Barton and soprano Bianca Hurley! Please view flyer for programme and ticket details. Our gala concert is always popular so please…

Upcoming Concerts

admin August 22, 2016 October 28, 2016Concerts

Tickets are still available for our Kids’ Concert on Sunday 28 August 2:30pm at City of Canning Main Hall, Cnr George St & Albany Hwy, Cannington. Ticket sales will now be available at the door. Proceeds in support of SANDS WA Stillbirth and Newborn Death Support Group. For more information,…

‘From the New World’ – Sunday 29 May

admin May 24, 2016 May 24, 2016Concerts

Tickets are still available for our concert ‘From the New World’ on Sunday 29 May, featuring Dvorak Symphony No. 9 and Koussevitzky Double Bass Concerto with soloist Ebony Lim. Date: Sunday 29 May, 2pm Venue: South Perth Civic Hall, Cnr Sandgate Street and South Terrace, South Perth Tickets: Adult $15,…

Next performance – Sunday 3 April

admin March 20, 2016 March 20, 2016Concerts

You can next see SSSO perform on Sunday 3 April as part of City of Canning’s free ‘Act Belong Commit’ concert series. Willetton and Rossmoyne High School bands will also be there. Where: City of Canning’s fabulous new outdoor stage Cnr George St and Albany Hwy, Cannington. The action starts…

SSSO News

admin November 30, 2015 November 30, 2015Concerts, Vacancies

Some of our SSSO string players will be performing at Garden City on Tuesday 22 December between 11am and 2pm. If you are around, come and say ‘Hello!’ Thinking of joining? Now is an excellent time as we commence rehearsals for our concerts next year. We currently have vacancies for…

SSSO News

admin November 11, 2015 March 8, 2017Concerts, Vacancies

SSSO fans can see us perform again soon: Saturday 21 November – Rotary Jacaranda Festival Applecross at 2pm Saturday 28 November – Kadidjiny Festival, Melville – Shakespeare in the Park with The Revellers Theatre Company at 7pm These are free community events. SSSO’s current recruitment drive is focused on strings,…

Come Fly With SSSO

admin October 31, 2015 November 11, 2015Concerts

The weather is looking perfect for our performance ‘Come Fly With SSSO’ tomorrow. Everything is in place to make this a fantastic event. We are looking forward to seeing you! Tickets are still available.

Come Fly With SSSO – Sunday 1 November

Anne October 9, 2015 October 11, 2015Concerts

Come Fly With SSSO! SSSO returns to Serpentine Airfield with conductor Aaron Wyatt and soprano Bianca Hurley to present a gala programme, including:. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture – Mendelssohn Romeo and Juliet Suite – Prokofiev Henry V Suite – Walton Duet of Hearts – Zainal A selection of popular…

New Musical Director

admin June 21, 2015 July 11, 2015Achievements

SSSO welcomes Aaron Wyatt to the position of Musical Director. We are thrilled to have Aaron in the leadership role and feel privileged to be working with such a talented young Perth musician. Aaron brings to SSSO his expertise in working with diverse genre of the classical repertoire, vast leadership…

Australian Made – 2 August 2015

admin June 20, 2015 July 11, 2015Concerts

SSSO presents a selection of Australian Music. Forty Reasons to be Cheerful – Koehne Village Fair – Hyde Premiere of Winning Composition Indian Pacific – Ledger Kakadu – Sculthorpe Australian Folksong Suite – Rutherford and more! Sunday 2 August 2015 2:00PM Fremantle Town Hall 8 Williams Street Fremantle Tickets: Adults…