Queensland Youth Orchestras Finale

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The Queensland Youth Orchestras’ (QYO) Finale concert is the crowning celebration of an extraordinary 60th anniversary year of music-making. Join them as they bring the 2026 season to a spectacular close with performances from all eight QYO ensembles, featuring over 540 of Queensland’s talented young musicians. The concert will shine a spotlight on Junior String Ensembles 1 and 2, conducted by Chen Yang and Cherie Deacon; Wind Ensemble, led by David Law; Queensland Youth Orchestra 3, conducted by Rachel Howley; Big Band, directed by Bohdan Davidson; Queensland Youth Orchestra 2, conducted by David Deacon; Wind Symphony, led by Rob McWilliams; and the Queensland Youth Symphony, under the baton of Simon Hewett.

Listed by Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

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