Concert 2

The Chamber Orchestra of Chatswood HS has come a long way - literally and figuratively - to be a featured performer at ANBOC this year. Ever striving toward higher and more ambitious performance outcomes, the ensemble aspires to function like their similarly-named counterparts in the professional world through frequent collaboration with talented instrumentalists across the school. As part of their program, they are delighted to be giving the world premiere of Wade Gregory’s piece for string orchestra ‘The Committee’: the winner of the Australian National Composition Contest 2024, held by ABODA. The Chatswood HS Chamber Orchestra is led by Vicky Zhang and she is proud to be representing the school as one of their ensemble directors.

This orchestra has honoured one of Australia’s greatest composers, Percy Grainger, since it was founded in 1974 with the personal blessing of his widow, Ella Ström. The orchestra continues to be one of the country’s most exciting young orchestras. In Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra, you’ll join young musicians from across Victoria who come together each week, united by a love of music and its performance.