WA Schools' Junior Orchestra Festival

The Western Australian Department of Education's Instrumental Music School Services presents the WA Schools' Junior Orchestra Festival, an annual event that brings together young musicians from schools across Western Australia for a celebration of orchestral performance. Held over a weekend in September, the festival provides student ensembles with the opportunity to perform in a supportive, non-competitive environment and receive feedback from experienced music educators and conductors. For music teachers, the festival serves as a valuable professional learning experience, offering the chance to observe diverse ensemble performances, connect with fellow instrumental music educators, and gain insights into repertoire selection, rehearsal techniques, and conducting approaches for junior-level orchestras. The event reflects the WA Department of Education's commitment to supporting music education in schools and provides a platform for showcasing the talent and dedication of young musicians and their teachers across the state.