🎺 New in Term 3, 2025: Canberra Youth Concert Band!
Calling all woodwind, brass, and percussion players in Years 6–12!
Join a fun, supportive ensemble to build skills and make music together.

Led by the dynamic Wyana O’Keeffe—an experienced conductor and passionate music educator with over 20 years of teaching and performing across Australia.

Enrol now and be part of the band!

Music for Canberra presents

Bright Notes, Cold Nights

Saturday 28 June 4pm
Orana Steiner School Overture Hall

A winter showcase featuring the Louise Butler Strings, McCusker Strings,
and the MfC Children’s Choirs

Canberra Youth Orchestra presents

The Painted Orchestra

Friday 27 June 7pm
Orana Steiner School Overture Hall

A Gallery of Sound: a celebration of music that paints pictures in sound,
full of colour, emotion, and imagination.

Music for Canberra is a not-for-profit organisation that provides access to high quality, inspiring, and inclusive musical experiences for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities in the ACT and surrounding regions.

We believe that music-making plays a vital role in creating community and friendships, as well as developing and maintaining cognitive function. Music for Canberra prioritises making these benefits accessible for everyone, through curating fun and engaging learning opportunities.

Join us!

Our Values

  • We are passionate about music and the benefits music brings to individuals and our community. We communicate and share our passion through performances, musical contribution and other activities across the ACT and surrounding regions.

  • Through collaboration and partnerships we aspire to nurture the love of music in all individuals, inclusive of all abilities while respecting each other’s views and experience.

  • We inspire and support everyone to develop their musical abilities and appreciation, strive to achieve their artistic goals and support them to perform their best.