South Side Symphony Orchestra – Page 7 – A place to make friends and make music

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

Rehearsals Commencing for Next Concert

admin March 25, 2013 February 14, 2015Rehearsals, Vacancies

SSSO is commencing rehearsals for our next concert, SSSO Goes to the Movies, which will take place on 19 May. If you are thinking about joining us, now is a perfect time! We currently have vacancies for string players, bassoon and brass. Click here for more information on how to…

Lotterywest Presentation

admin March 22, 2013 February 14, 2015Our Sponsors

SSSO is extremely grateful to Lotterywest for providing us with a grant to purchase new percussion instruments. On Wednesday 13 March Hon. Simon O’Brien formally presented the grant, officiating on behalf of Premier Colin Barnett, and took the opportunity to try out our new instruments! You’ll be able to hear…

Congratulations to Chris Dragon!

admin February 28, 2013 February 14, 2015Achievements

Our musical director, Christopher Dragon, has been appointed West Australian Symphony Orchestra’s Assistant Conductor for 2013. This is a fantastic achievement and is testament to Chris’ outstanding musicianship and commitment. Well done, Chris!

Upcoming Concert – 24 March 2013

admin February 27, 2013 February 14, 2015Concerts

Leeming Lions Charity Performance Join us for a afternoon of favourite classics. The programme includes Sibelius – Finlandia Mozart – Clarinet Concerto with soloist Ben Clapin. Tchaikovsky – selections from Swan Lake Suite and Nutcracker Suite Grieg – selections from Peer Gynt Suite Bizet – selections from Carmen Suite Symphonic…

New Members Welcome

admin February 1, 2013 February 14, 2015Vacancies 0

SSSO currently has vacancies for brass, bassoon, percussion and string players. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in Melville. No auditions required. If you enjoy making music in a fun and friendly environment come down and check us out! Click here for more information.