Hello WAYO Members, Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to Philharmonic 2025! We’re thrilled about what’s shaping up to be a fun and exciting year. Below is everything you need to know to get started:
Conductors
This year’s conductors are Dale Pointon and Sara Duhig.
We will also be joined by some specialist tutors during the year as part of the continuing WAYO Next program.
Rehearsals
First Rehearsal:
- Date: Saturday, 15 February
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (arrive by 8:45 AM)
- Location: WAAPA, Building 1, 2 Bradford St, Mt Lawley: Richard Gill Auditorium (view map)
Rehearsal Information:
- Arrive early to warm up and tune before we begin at 9:00 AM.
- Bring the following:
- Your instrument and necessary accessories (double basses: please bring your own stool).
- A 2B pencil for marking music.
- WAYO will provide music, stands and chairs.
Breaks:
- There will be a 20-minute break during Saturday rehearsals. Bring a snack and drink but refrain from eating inside the rehearsal rooms. Please dispose of rubbish in bins provided.
Rehearsal Room Etiquette:
- Parents, please drop off members at the door. Our staff can assist with tuning or setup if needed.
- Phone-Free Zone. Rehearsal rooms are a NO PHONE ZONE. Phones may only be used during breaks.
- Respect the rehearsal spaces by keeping them tidy and following venue rules.
Attendance & Absences:
- Running late or absent? Notify our Operations team as soon as possible:
- Email: operations@wayo.com.au
- Office phone: (08) 9328 9859
- Emergency mobile: 0417 975 693
- Provide at least 24 hours’ notice when possible. Early notice helps us plan rehearsals efficiently.
Concerts
The main concerts for Collegium this year are:
- Saturday, 7 June – Newman College Marist Auditorium
- Saturday, 25 October – Newman College Marist Auditorium
Full rehearsal schedules are available online in the Members Area.
Stay up to date!
Log in to the Members Area, check out the seating lists, and start practicing.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 15 February at the Richard Gill Auditorium, WAAPA!
Best regards,
The WAYO Team
WA YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
Office: (08) 9328 9859
Email: operations@wayo.com.au