Brass // Australian Christian Orchestra
Christian French Horn Players in Sydney
For French horn players in Sydney looking for sacred orchestral repertoire and community.
Start with an enquiry. Audition and membership steps follow from there.
- LevelGrade 7+ AMEB
Your place in the brass
The French horn at AChA
The horn is the bridge between brass and woodwind, heroic in a fanfare, tender in a chorale. In the Australian Christian Orchestra the horn section carries some of the most stirring moments in our worship programs.
- 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, an excerpt, or a hymn. Reliable horn players are always welcome.
- 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.
French Horn Player questions
How big is the horn section?
Typically two to four, depending on the repertoire.
High or low horn, which do you need?
Both. We place you after your trial rehearsal based on the season's parts.
Bring your French horn.
Tell us about your experience and what you'd love to play. We'll explain the next step for you.