State and Nationwide Ensemble Organisations 

artsACT - Arts Organisations

A list of music ensembles (and other artistic organisations) within the ACT. More information: http://www.arts.act.gov.au/pages/page46.asp

Australian National Choral Association

Nationally, a list of some hundreds of choirs that perform many different styles of music.  You can 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/1index.html

Australian Pipe Band Community Website

A terrific resource for pipes and drums. Currently only one band is listed for the ACT. Age range for participants: not stated

Style of music: pipe bands

Nature of program: tuition provided within each ensemble

More information: http://www.australianpipebands.com/

Band Association of NSW

Currently lists one brass and one concert band in the ACT. Many groups do not have their own web pages and must be contacted by phone. Age range for participants: not stated

Style of music: brass and concert bands

More information: http://www.bandnsw.com/

Canberra Youth Music Association

Represents a wide range of performing ensembles, including Canberra Youth Orchestra, Canberra Youth Choir, CYM Baroque String Orchestra, CYM Wind Symphony, CYM James McCusker Orchestra, CYM Peg Mantle Strings, CYM Cantabile, CYM Concert Band, CYM Canzona, CYM Sinfonietta, CYM Maruki Strings and CYM Junior Strings. Age range for participants: not stated

Style of music: broad range

More information: www.canberrayouthmusic.asn.au

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 ACT bands.  More information:
http://www.wabrass.com/index.php?area=links

Music For Everyone - The ACT's community music organisation

Music For Everyone (MFE) is a community arts organisation providing a wide range of tuition, workshop and performance opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Programs include:
Intro-to-music classes for 18 month olds to 9 years; individual & group tuition for all ages in a range of instruments; singing tuition - contemporary and classical styles; percussion, hand drumming and drum-kit tuition; an award-winning program for people with disabilities; youth musical theatre; rock school holiday workshops, plus many more.
More information: www.mfe.org.au  Ph: 02 6230 7190  Location: Ainslie Arts Centre, Braddon, ACT

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/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/