Learning Program
Here at the ASO we wholeheartedly believe that music plays a powerful role in children’s development, creativity, critical thinking, and emotional growth.
Explore our Learning Program
Matinee Series
Soar
Elder Hall
Wed 16 Apr 2025
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Soar
Let the ASO’s Concertmaster Kate Suthers take you to the clouds above the English countryside with Vaughan Williams’ masterwork.
School Incursions
Around the World
Tue 13 May – Thu 15 May
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Around the World
Join ASO for a musical adventure Around the World! Bring the ASO into your classroom for a fun, interactive exploration of the music from different cultures around the globe.
Matinee Series
Blaze
Elder Hall
Wed 11 Jun 2025
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Blaze
Principal Tuba Stanley McDonald will take the starring role in this rare concert experience.
Professional Learning
Teaching from the Podium
Grainger Studio
Mon 4 Aug 2025
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Teaching from the Podium
Take your conducting skills to the next level with this workshop led by Luke Dollman!
Rehearsals
Big Rehearsals
Mon 4 Aug – Wed 6 Aug
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Big Rehearsals
Join us for our ever-popular annual Learning event, Big Rehearsals! Aspiring young players sit side-by-side with ASO musicians to rehearse and make memorable music together.
School Excursion
Rehearsals Unwrapped – Symphony Series 6
Adelaide Town Hall
Fri 12 Sep 2025
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Rehearsals Unwrapped – Symphony Series 6
Have you ever wanted to explore the inner workings of an orchestra and show your students what goes on behind the scenes? Now is your chance!
Matinee Series
Romance
Elder Hall
Wed 24 Sep 2025
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Romance
Find comfort and calm in Vaughan Williams’ deeply atmospheric Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, where a Renaissance melody is beautifully reimagined for strings in this transportive work.
School Incursions
Circus of Instruments
Tue 21 Oct – Fri 24 Oct
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Circus of Instruments
Step right up and prepare to be amazed! Students will take front row seats at our musical circus for a lively introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.
Workshop/Excursion
Compose with ASO 1
Mon 28 Apr – Tue 4 Nov
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Compose with ASO 1
Regional students enthusiastic about music and the creative processes behind it are invited to co-create new musical compositions for the ASO to perform.
Booking & Invoicing
We encourage you to make school bookings online as the online form collects all essential details. All school bookings are payable by invoice (for payments by EFT, cheque, credit card) to be paid in full prior to performance. Please note that bookings are not confirmed until an invoice has been issued, which will reflect any complimentary tickets and other applicable details. Ticket allocation is finalised only once full payment has been received by the due date indicated on the invoice.
What is the invoicing process?
Invoices will be sent by the ASO to your nominated email address within 7 business days of placing a booking. Payment is required via invoice (EFT, cheque, or credit card) and must be settled 30 calendar days from issuance, or 30 calendar days prior to the performance, whichever precedes. For full booking Terms and Conditions please click here.
Do you have more questions, such as:
How many teachers can we bring?
Can parents and caregivers join an ASO excursion?
What if we need to change or cancel our booking?
What about photography? Do we need to seek clearance?
Read the Learning FAQs to find the answers to these questions and more!
Contact us
Contact ASO at learning@aso.com.au or 08 8233 6233.
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