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SUMMARY:TMO Junior - Young Instrumentalist Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA is proud to present its annual\nTMO JUNIOR – YOUNG INSTRUMENTALIST FESTIVAL \nProviding a welcoming\, non-competitive performance opportunity for young musicians in a supportive environment\, young musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to play one piece\, either solo or with accompaniment. Performers will be allocated a session along with similarly aged/skilled musicians\, where they will get to perform their chosen piece on stage. Each session will be one hour long\, with adjudications and medals presented immediately at the end of each session. \nOPEN TO Primary and High School students of all ages playing wind\, brass\, strings\, guitar or piano. \nSUNDAY 3 MAY 2026 Canada Bay Club\, 8 William St\, Five Dock NSW 2046 \n5 Session times between 10 am-5 pm \nENTRY FEE  \n\nThe entry fee for each performer is $45\nIf an individual would like to do 2 performances using different instruments\, they are eligible to purchase a Double Performer Ticket for $80.00*\nAudience members attend FREE and do not require a ticket.\n\nSCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS \nADJUDICATIONS AND MEDALS Unlike an eisteddfod\, there are no rankings awarded or winners announced. Each student is on their own musical journey\, all of which we want to celebrate. Each performer will receive WRITTEN FEEDBACK from our highly experienced adjudicators\, along with a TMO YOUNG INSTRUMENTALIST MEDAL! \nSESSION TIMES There will be 5 sessions on the day between 10 am & 5 pm\, with musicians of a similar age and standard grouped together.  \nSession One: 10.00 am\nSession Two: 11.15 am\nSession Three: 12.30 pm\nSession Four: 2.15 pm\nSession Five: 3.30 pm \nParticipants will be advised of their session time 2 weeks in advance. \nPIECE SELECTION and TIME LIMIT Participants can perform a piece of their choosing.  Students at an AMEB standard of Grade 5 or below will have a time limit of 3 minutes.  Students at 6th grade and above have a time limit of 5 minutes.  \nACCOMPANIST An accompanist will be provided free of charge for the performance.  There will be no chance for rehearsal on the day with the accompanist\, however\, you will be able to organise a rehearsal prior to the festival directly with the accompanist\, for a separate fee.  The accompanist’s details will be provided following enrolment.  \nPerformers are allowed to use their own accompanist if desired.  \nSCROLL DOWN TO ENROL NOW ENTRIES CLOSE Friday 10th April 2026. Places are strictly limited. \nPRIMARY ADJUDICATORS and ACCOMPANIST Click Names for Bio \nSarah-Grace Williams\, TMO Artistic Director & Chief Conductor (Woodwind Adjudicator)\nVictoria Jacono-Gilmovich\, TMO Concert Master (String Adjudicator)\nAlison Cameron\, AMEB Examiner & Festival Accompanist (Piano Adjudicator) \n\n \nOUR SPONSORS\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n* Double Performer Tickets must be held by the same individual. These tickets cannot be split/shared with anyone else. They are valid for two performances for this TMO Junior Instrumentalist festival with a different instrument at each performance. NB: Performances may not be scheduled during the same session.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/yif26/
LOCATION:Canada Bay Club\, 8 William Street\, Five Dock\, NSW\, 2046\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Jeff Goldblum
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Goldblum and his longtime jazz ensemble\, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra\, tour Australia this May with performances across the country. \nIn Sydney\, the tour expands with a special orchestral collaboration\, seeing Goldblum joined by THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th (Sold Out) of May. \nThe celebrated actor\, known for his six-decade career and roles in films like Jurassic Park\, Thor: Ragnarok\, and the recent blockbuster Wicked\, is bringing his musical act for a special night of contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook standards. This is a special performance with The Metropolitan Orchestra not to be missed. \nFollowing the success of its companion album Still Blooming\, which debuted at #1 on the Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and #10 on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2025\, Night Blooms marks a rich new chapter in his ever-evolving musical journey. Set to be released on June 5\, 2026 on Universal’s recently relaunched Fontana label\, Night Blooms marks an electrifying continuation of Goldblum’s successful musical odyssey alongside his longtime ensemble\, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.  Piano playing Goldblum also adds his unique vocals on a few tracks on this forthcoming album\, alongside a dazzling lineup of collaborators whom he’s mobilized as a result of his illustrious decades-long career across film\, television\, stage\, fashion\, and music including dodie\, Cynthia Erivo\, Melody Gardot\, Ariana Grande\, Scarlett Johansson\, Charlie Puth\, Haley Reinhart\, Maiya Sykes and more. \nArriving hot on the heels of Goldblum’s portrayal as ‘The Wizard’ in Wicked and Wicked: For Good\, Still Blooming: Night Blooms reflects his deepening commitment to the 88 keys\, song\, and performance — transforming a 30-year passion for music into a thriving parallel career. The Night Blooms World Tour will bring these recordings to life on stage\, serving audiences an intimate yet exuberant evening of jazz and storytelling with a delicious dollop of Hollywood vibes. \nPresented by TEG DAINTY
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/jeff-goldblum/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Jeff Goldblum
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Goldblum and his longtime jazz ensemble\, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra\, tour Australia this May with performances across the country. \nIn Sydney\, the tour expands with a special orchestral collaboration\, seeing Goldblum joined by THE METROPOLITAN ORCHESTRA\, conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams\, at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th (Sold Out) of May. \nThe celebrated actor\, known for his six-decade career and roles in films like Jurassic Park\, Thor: Ragnarok\, and the recent blockbuster Wicked\, is bringing his musical act for a special night of contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook standards. This is a special performance with The Metropolitan Orchestra not to be missed. \nFollowing the success of its companion album Still Blooming\, which debuted at #1 on the Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and #10 on the UK Official Albums Chart in 2025\, Night Blooms marks a rich new chapter in his ever-evolving musical journey. Set to be released on June 5\, 2026 on Universal’s recently relaunched Fontana label\, Night Blooms marks an electrifying continuation of Goldblum’s successful musical odyssey alongside his longtime ensemble\, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.  Piano playing Goldblum also adds his unique vocals on a few tracks on this forthcoming album\, alongside a dazzling lineup of collaborators whom he’s mobilized as a result of his illustrious decades-long career across film\, television\, stage\, fashion\, and music including dodie\, Cynthia Erivo\, Melody Gardot\, Ariana Grande\, Scarlett Johansson\, Charlie Puth\, Haley Reinhart\, Maiya Sykes and more. \nArriving hot on the heels of Goldblum’s portrayal as ‘The Wizard’ in Wicked and Wicked: For Good\, Still Blooming: Night Blooms reflects his deepening commitment to the 88 keys\, song\, and performance — transforming a 30-year passion for music into a thriving parallel career. The Night Blooms World Tour will bring these recordings to life on stage\, serving audiences an intimate yet exuberant evening of jazz and storytelling with a delicious dollop of Hollywood vibes. \nPresented by TEG DAINTY
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/jeff-goldblum/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Sydney Opera House\, Bennelong Point\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:CC1: Animal Adventures
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Orchestra’s (TMO) Cushion Concerts return to Leichhardt Town Hall for one day only on Saturday 9th of May.  Hear birds singing\, lions roaring\, elephants stomping and even an unhappy Aardvark\, all played by the orchestra! Join Zookeepers Sarah-Grace and Sam for this fun concert that will ignite imaginations in a kid-friendly environment. Including music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake\, Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Flight of the Bumblebee\, your children will join in the fun as they sing and dance to some of their favourite animal nursery rhymes. \nSCROLL DOWN FOR TICKETS \nPresented by animated actor Sam Welsh and conducted by TMO’s Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams with The Metropolitan Orchestra\, these performances will excite young audiences to get up close and personal with the musicians in each highly interactive concert. Kids and families are encouraged to bring cushions and rugs to any of the three sessions. \nThe Metropolitan Orchestra’s Family Cushion Concerts invite young audiences and their families to explore each of the instruments of the orchestra in a fun and kid-focused environment. Each short concert (performed without interval) will ensure kids and parents can see\, hear\, engage and enjoy all of the music and musicians with the added highlight of walking through a live performing orchestra at the end of the performance. \nSupported by the Inner West Council. \nTickets from only $20.00 (Babes in arms – less than 12 months – FREE).\nOnly three shows. Scroll down for tickets.
URL:https://www.metorchestra.com.au/event/cushion1-animal-adventures/
LOCATION:Leichhardt Town Hall\, Corner of Marion and Norton Streets\, Leichhardt\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2040\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Cushion Concerts
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