Mozart
Philharmonic
Orchestra
Nurturing the next generation of orchestral musicians through discipline, artistry, and the transformative power of ensemble performance.
The Mozart Philharmonic Orchestra exists to place young musicians at the heart of the orchestral tradition — cultivating technique, expression, and the irreplaceable experience of making music together at the highest level.
What is the Mozart Philharmonic Orchestra?
A professional-standard youth ensemble program committed to orchestral excellence from first rehearsal to final performance.
Orchestral Excellence
Students are placed in one of three ensembles — Preparatory, Chamber, or Symphony — matched precisely to their level and age, ensuring every rehearsal is both challenging and achievable.
Performance as Education
Concerts, festivals, and competitions are woven into every term — not as special occasions but as the core measure of musical growth. Students perform in distinguished Sydney venues throughout the year.
World-Class Faculty
Conducted and guided by internationally credentialed musicians — conservatorium graduates, principal players, and acclaimed soloists who bring professional-level insight to every rehearsal.
Rigorous, Inspiring, Collaborative
Every week, MPO students gather for a structured ensemble rehearsal guided by professional conductors and section tutors. Repertoire spans the full canon of the orchestral tradition — from Handel and Haydn to Dvořák and Shostakovich — ensuring students develop both historical breadth and technical depth.
Beyond technique, students learn the discipline of listening, the art of blending, and the confidence that only comes from performing alongside exceptional peers. This is orchestral education at a standard befitting the Sydney Conservatorium tradition.
Performing at the Highest Level
The Mozart Philharmonic Orchestra presents a rich calendar of public performances throughout the year — from intimate chamber evenings to full symphonic concerts at prominent Sydney venues. Students experience the full arc of professional performance: preparation, rehearsal, dress rehearsal, and the stage.
Enrolled members have the opportunity to participate in masterclasses with visiting artists, AMEB preparation workshops, and the Sydney International Music and Fine Arts Festival — one of the most prestigious youth music competitions in the Asia-Pacific region.
Compete on the World Stage
Enrolled MPO members have the opportunity to participate in the Sydney International Music & Fine Arts Festival — one of the most prestigious youth music competitions in the Asia-Pacific region. Competitors come from across the globe, and the festival includes international rounds in other regions, giving MPO students the chance to compete at a genuinely international level.
No separate audition or application required for enrolled members — participation is part of what membership makes possible.
Study Abroad. Perform in Europe.
Switzerland is MPO's first confirmed international partner program — a two-week music intensive in Europe, open to all enrolled members. No audition. No separate application. Eligibility is automatic with membership.
Our international partner collection is growing. Switzerland is only the beginning. A separate program fee applies — contact us for details.
Be Among Our Founding Musicians
2026 is the Mozart Philharmonic Orchestra's inaugural season. We are assembling a small, carefully selected founding cohort — the students who will set the standard, shape the ensemble's culture, and carry its founding identity forward.
Places in the 2026 season are strictly limited. Every student in the founding cohort receives individual attention from faculty who know their name, their instrument, and their goals.
With a world-class faculty and an intimate first-year ensemble, founding members rehearse alongside — and receive direct feedback from — musicians of genuine international standing.
Students who join in 2026 receive a preferential founding-member fee structure — an opportunity that will not be available once the program is established and fully subscribed.
Led by World-Class Faculty
The Mozart Philharmonic Orchestra is shaped by an internationally credentialed faculty — among the most distinguished music educators and performers working in Australia today.
Our Head of Strings and Musical Director of the Mozart Philharmonic Orchestra. A violinist of international standing, Mr Isakovich brings rigorous conservatorium training and broad ensemble experience to every rehearsal.
Head of Woodwind at the Academy, Mr Celata studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and has performed with leading Australian and international ensembles. His expertise guides MPO's woodwind section to an exceptional standard.
Head of Cello at the Academy and a distinguished performer and pedagogue. Ms Siu's exacting standards and warmth as a teacher make her an indispensable part of the Mozart Philharmonic Orchestra's string faculty.
Register Your Interest
Not ready to apply yet? Register your interest and one of our faculty team will be in touch within one business day — no obligation, just a conversation about whether MPO is the right fit for your child.
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