Formed in 1987, the Ballarat Symphony Orchestra is a well-established community orchestra with a long and proud history of performance in Ballarat. The Orchestra is managed by a Committee of Management and in 2025 will feature guest conductor Nicole Marshall, recent recipient of the Rosemary & John Hopkins Award for Conductors. Orchestra members are all volunteers, who give their time freely. We have some minimum standards for all playing members and welcome expressions of interest for new players. Get in touch!
We present three concerts each year at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts, as well as performing at occasional community or other events.
The orchestra plays a wide repertoire and features a range of soloists throughout each year.
Principal Conductor & Orchestra Leader (vacant)
The Ballarat Symphony are featuring guest conductors and leaders while these permanent position is recruited to.
Orchestra Members
Our members are the music teachers and skilled amateurs of the Ballarat area. We are pleased to be able to promote their private musical services.