Woodwinds // Australian Christian Orchestra
Christian Flautists in Sydney
For Christian flautists in Sydney looking for an orchestra that shares their faith.
Start with an enquiry. Audition and membership steps follow from there.
- LevelGrade 7+ AMEB
Your place in the woodwinds
The flute at AChA
Flutes carry some of the most luminous lines in sacred orchestral writing, the soaring descants above a hymn, the delicate filigree over strings. In the Australian Christian Orchestra the woodwind section is small enough that every flute part genuinely matters.
- The commitment
- Monthly Thursday rehearsals, 7:00–9:15 pm. Concert preparation may include extra rehearsals.
- Where you'll meet
- UTS Building 5, 1 Quay Street, Haymarket.
Orchestra membership is $99/year, or $49 when renewing. Compare fees and payment options.
Looking for a young musician aged 11–19? Explore the youth pathway.
Your next step
Let's hear about you.
Start with the interest form. Grade 7+ AMEB (or equivalent). If a video is requested, send a short recording, a study, a movement, or a hymn descant. Doublers on piccolo or alto flute, please mention it.
- Tell us about your music in the interest form.
- We'll explain the next step. A video audition is requested if needed ($50).
- Suitable applicants are invited to a trial rehearsal.
- After approval, complete your membership and onboarding.
Flautist questions
Do you need piccolo doublers?
Often, yes, piccolo is programmed in bigger works. If you double, that's a real asset.
How many flute chairs are there?
Typically two to three, depending on the season's repertoire.
Bring your flute.
Tell us about your experience and what you'd love to play. We'll explain the next step for you.