State and Nationwide Ensemble Organisations

Australian National Choral Association

Nationally, a list of some hundreds of choirs that perform many different styles of music.  You search by state. The list of choirs does not necessarily indicate location so you may have to poke around to discover which choirs are accessible to you. The amount of information varies enormously from choir to choir. Some give website addresses where you can seek more information. But in many cases you may have to contact the choir directly to find out what you need to know. More information: http://www.anca.org.au/index.html

Amateur Chamber Music Players of South Australia (ACMPSA)

ACMPSA is an association of chamber music enthusiasts who contact and meet other musicians of their own level of proficiency to play in groups of any size from duos upwards. Even octets are sometimes formed. Members often form groups which meet regularly in each other's homes, but ACMPSA also arranges PLAYING DAYS when members can meet each other and play in a variety of combinations. These events are held on three Sundays every year at the Pembroke School Music Centre. 

ACMPSA welcomes players of all standards of proficiency, from reasonable amateur to near professional level, and school students are encouraged to join, and gain valuable ensemble experience. SACE music students can claim the time they spend as part of their practical component. 

For more information, visit our website at www.gomersall.net.au/ChamberMusicSA

Federation of Australian Mandolin Ensembles

An organisation which aims: to promote community involvement in the formation of orchestras of plucked string instruments; to promote such orchestras to achieve the highest musical standards possible; to promote the training of players and conductors; to encourage musicians to compose and arrange music for mandolin orchestras.  Member backgrounds range from folk through light popular to classical and playing ability from beginner to professional. Activities include conventions, workshops, newsletters, scholarships for students, and encouragement to composers to expand the repertoire. Community involvement by the member ensembles is encouraged. More information: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~fameweb/

Midland Brick Brass Band

A band based in Perth, their website features a number of SA bands.  More information: http://www.wabrass.com/index.php?area=links

musicteachers.mu - The Ultimate Music Teacher Directory & Resource

A nationwide list of ensembles, mostly orchestras, grouped as Professional, Amateur, or Youth. More information: http://www.musicteachers.mu/

Orchestras Australia

A listing of symphony orchestras both amateur and professional. The website has a list of members in each state. Information is provided only by links to each orchestraís website - and not all have websites. If you see the name of an orchestra that might be of interest but has no website, please contact the office for more details. More information: http://www.orchestrasaustralia.org.au/

South Australian Band Association

List of brass and concert bands throughout South Australia. More information: http://www.sabandassociation.org

South Australian Pipe Band Association

Represents pipe bands from around the state. The Association runs the Australian Pipe Band College, which comprise music syllabi and adjucator's rules. Tuition on the instruments is normally conducted within each band. More information: http://www.sa.pipebands.asn.au/