Armidale Youth Orchestras has an annual program of events which includes Sawtell Music Camp, Garden Party, Armidale Eisteddfod, school performances and a major gala performance at NECOM.

Unless specified otherwise, all groups will perform in the listed activities.

2025

Term I 2025
First rehearsal back - Tuesday 4 February

Welcome BBQ/Pizza at NECOM - Tuesday 4 February from 5:15pm

Memberships fees due - Tuesday 11 February (early bird discount applies before Friday 10 January)

Sawtell Annual Music Camp - Friday 28 February, Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 March

Garden Party - Sunday 6 April

Final rehearsal Term I - Tuesday 1 April

Term II 2025
First rehearsal back - Tuesday 29 April

Armidale Eisteddfod String Ensembles - TBC (AYS)

Armidale Eisteddfod Band Night - (AYO & AYW)

Final rehearsal Term Il - Tuesday 24 June

Term III 2025
First rehearsal back - Tuesday 22 July

Concert - Sunday 24 August (possible collaboration with ASO)

Final rehearsal Term Ill - Tuesday 24 September

Term IV 2025
First rehearsal back - Tuesday 15 October

Gala Concert - Tuesday 11 November

Final rehearsal Term lV and Concert - Tuesday 18 November

Auditions for 2025 Season

Applications Due - Tuesday 28 October (for new players to an ensemble only)

Audition Excerpts Released - Tuesday 4 November

Auditions - Tuesday 18 November

Audition Results Released - Friday 5 December

2026

Term I 2026
First rehearsal back - TBC

Welcome BBQ/Pizza at NECOM - TBC

Memberships fees due - TBC

Sawtell Annual Music Camp - Friday 27 February, Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March

Garden Party - TBC

Final rehearsal Term I - TBC