About us

The Eltham Orchestras is based in Eltham, within the beautiful Nillumbik Shire Council area in northeast Melbourne. We have been sharing music with the community for 50 years, fostering a strong tradition of local music-making. Our ensembles perform a wide range of repertoire in regular concerts throughout the year, including three major performances annually, as well as additional community and special events.

We welcome musicians of all ages and appropriate skill levels to join our Wednesday evening rehearsals, held at Montmorency Community Church. Whether you're returning to your instrument after some time away, or looking to broaden your ensemble experience in a supportive and friendly environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our orchestra is a great place to connect with fellow musicians, grow your skills, and be part of a vibrant musical community.

Please enquire about rehearsal time.

Eltham Orchestra

We welcome woodwind, brass, percussion and string players with AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent and above. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings:

Beginner Strings

String players at an AMEB Preliminary to Grade 3 standard (or equivalent) are encouraged to join.

String Ensemble

Many members of the String Ensemble also participate in the Full Orchestra. Players in the Beginner Strings group are invited to join the String Ensemble upon reaching AMEB Grade 4–5 playing level.