The NCO is a full symphony orchestra dedicated to performing the major works of the symphonic repertoire. Essentially community-based, it has a permanent membership of around 50 players from a variety of backgrounds, including current and former members of the Canberra Youth Orchestra and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra. The NCO performs 4 major concerts each year, as well as an annual Concerto Concert, where members of the orchestra have the opportunity to perform concerto movements, accompanied by their colleagues.
Committee
The current NCO committee was elected at the last AGM that was held on 27 November 2023.
Committee members are:
- President: Martin Elias (cello) president@nco.org.au
- Vice President: Yu-Lan Chan (oboe) vicepresident@nco.org.au
- Secretary: Jodie Petrov (flute) secretary@nco.org.au
- Treasurer: Shona Raine (bassoon) treasurer@nco.org.au
- Librarian: Iain Hercus (French horn) librarian@nco.org.au
- Publicity Officers: Thayer Parker (violin/viola),
Jenny Robinson (violin)
marketing@nco.org.au - General committee members: Steven Strach (timpani), Lis Hoorweg (clarinet), Suzanna Powell (viola).
You can contact any member of the committee if you have any general issues you would like to discuss.