Youth Orchestra’s afternoon musical delights: Broadway meets Hollywood with the KYO
-Kuringai Youth Orchestra presents: “Broadway meets Hollywood”
-Sunday 7th December, 3pm – Peter Duly Concert Hall, Abbotsleigh
Lights, music, action! The Kuringai Youth Orchestra (KYO) invites you to an unforgettable afternoon where the magic of Broadway meets the glamour of Hollywood.
Join us on Sunday 7th December at 3pm for a spectacular concert celebrating iconic film and musical theatre scores, performed by some of Sydney’s most talented young musicians.
Lyndon Coward
From the stirring themes of Les Misérables and West Side Story to the cinematic brilliance of Superman, Star Wars and Jurassic Park, this concert promises a thrilling journey through the soundtracks that have defined generations. With such a vibrant and accessible selection of music—and free entry for children under 12—this is the perfect opportunity to introduce young audiences to the excitement and beauty of orchestral music.
Conductor and Artistic Director Brad Lucas leads the orchestra through a dazzling program that showcases the versatility and passion of KYO’s performers. Whether you’re a fan of classic musicals or blockbuster films, there’s something for everyone in this high-energy celebration of stage and screen.
We’re especially proud to welcome guest conductor Lyndon Coward, a former KYO bassoonist and student of performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. In keeping with KYO’s commitment to nurturing young talent, we’re thrilled to support Lyndon by offering him this opportunity to lead the orchestra in a powerful performance of John Williams’ Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Sydney Conservatorium Brass Day
The concert will be held at the beautiful and accessible Peter Duly Concert Hall at Abbotsleigh, with afternoon tea provided after the performance. A raffle with exciting prizes will be drawn during intermission.
Tickets at the door: Adults: $25 Concession/Students: $15 Children under 12: FREE
Book online for a 20% discount at https://kyo.org.au (booking fees apply).
Can’t make it in person? Livestream tickets are available for just $10 at https://www.moment.co/kyo, including replay access for up to one week after the concert.
Here’s what Eli Beverley-Schak from Sydney Arts Guide had to say about our last performance:
“It’s rare for a consummate concert goer to be totally bowled over by a sublime performance that exceeds expectation. So it was at a 90 minute afternoon performance by the effervescent Kuringai Youth Orchestra, who totally nailed it, to the delight of the audience.”
About the KYO
The Kuringai Youth Orchestra (KYO) is a vibrant community youth orchestra based in Sydney’s upper North Shore. Welcoming high school students and above from schools and universities across Sydney, it offers a dynamic musical environment allowing talented musicians to thrive. KYO stages four performances every year with music ranging from Tchaikovsky and Dvořák to John Williams. It also supports emerging composers, commissioning and premiering new works from students of Composition at the Conservatorium.
Kuringai Youth Orchestra: BROADWAY MEETS HOLLYWOOD
Conductor: Brad Lucas with guest conductor Lyndon Coward
Superman March – John Williams
Highlights from Wicked – Stephen Schwartz
Selections from Les Miserables – Claude-Michel Schönberg
Theme from Schindler’s List – John Williams
The Greatest Showman – Sean O’Loughlin
West Side Story Selections – Leonard Bernstein, arranged by Jack Mason
Theme from Jurassic Park – John Williams
Raiders March from Raiders of the Lost Ark – John Williams
The Jedi Steps and Finale from Star Wars: The Force Awakens – John Williams
Artists: Brad Lucas, conductor | Lyndon Coward, guest conductor
Peter Duly Concert Hall, Abbotsleigh, 1666 Pacific Highway, Wahroonga –
Undercover parking is available via Gate 1A on Ada Avenue.
Tickets at the door: Adults: $25 | Conc/Students: $15 | Kids U/12: Free
Bookings and information at https://kyo.org.au (Booking fees apply) 20% discount when you book online.
For those unable to attend in person, the concert is also livestreamed with tickets just $10 – available at https://www.moment.co/kyo Ticket purchase also includes replay for up to 1 week after the concert time.
Visit the KYO’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kyo.
Media: Background on the orchestra and artist bios are available under separate cover.
For info, artist details, interviews, review tickets, great images and more, contact enquiry@kyo.org.au
