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Child from St Marys school learning to play the violin.

Learning and Engagement

Thanks to the ACO, our students do not see their level of disadvantage. They see themselves as little musicians who have the world at their feet and can dream of being just like the ACO when they grow up. For this alone, we are deeply appreciative.
- Lisa Parrello, Principal at St Marys North Public School
Help us to continue changing lives across Australia through initiatives such as ACO Foundations, ACO Emerging Artist program, ACO Families, and ACO Academy programs.

These include access to our outstanding musicians, newly commissioned theatrical productions for early childhood years, tailored programs for education development, relaxed performances for audiences with diverse needs, and opportunities in professional development for the next generation of aspiring musicians.

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ACO Collective

ACO Collective

ACO Collective is our critically acclaimed regional touring and education ensemble combining Australia’s most talented emerging string players with professional musicians of the ACO.
ACO Emerging Artists in concert

Emerging Artist Program

Our Emerging Artist Program provides tertiary level musicians with the opportunity to work professionally within the Orchestra.
ACO Violin Aiko Goto leading ACO Academy students

ACO Academy

Led by ACO Violin Aiko Goto, this intensive holiday program brings together talented high school-aged string players from all over the country each year for invaluable mentoring, workshops and performances.
Young children enjoying ACO Family Show, How to Catch a Star

ACO Family Shows

This brand-new series gives young children and their families access to high quality theatrical productions with newly commissioned scores by Australian composers, performed by ACO musicians.
ACO Foundations student preparing to perform

ACO Foundations

By bringing music tuition and practice into the classroom for 15 minutes at the start of every day, the ACO Foundations program has seen great leaps in the participating children’s behavioural, emotional and cognitive development, benefitting all areas of learning.