Strings
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Wind
Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon
Brass
French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Percussion
Mallets, Timpani, Other Percussion
Harp & Piano
Harpists and Pianists
Drums & Guitar
Yes, our orchestra has drums and a guitar!
Soprano's & Alto's
All high voice types
Tenors / Basses
All low voice types
Empowering Young Musicians
Join Us Today
Discover a unique opportunity for young Christian musicians aged 14-18 in Sydney's CBD to nurture their musical talents and faith. The AChA Youth Orchestra & Choir, launching in May 2026, is a platform for aspiring artists to showcase their skills and glorify God through music.
The Heart of Our Youth Programs
A Place to Belong. A Place to Create. A Place to Grow.
Not every young creative has a place where they genuinely fit.
That’s why we built the Youth Orchestra and Youth Choir - a warm, pastoral space where young musicians can find real friends, express their faith, and develop their gifts in a community that actually understands them.
A Space for Real Friendships
Young creatives often feel different in their school or church circles - especially if they’re the only violinist, bassoonist, French horn player, or singer who loves sacred or classical music.
Here, they meet others just like them.
They find friends who “get it”, who share their passion, and who grow alongside them.
A Space to Use Their Gifts for God
A Space for Musical Excellence - Wrapped in Grace
Most churches don’t have an oboe section or a chamber string team. But your son or daughter might feel called to use their instrument for the Lord.
This is the space where they can do that - wholeheartedly, joyfully, and often for the very first time - without shrinking who they are or what they love.
We pursue high standards because creativity deserves honour. But we never pursue excellence at the expense of a young person’s well-being, confidence, or sense of belonging.
It’s a grace-filled environment where young people grow in skill and in character — encouraged, supported, and lifted up.
A Word From Our CEO
Ryan Alexander Gilpin
"Young creatives are some of the most sensitive, thoughtful, spiritually open-hearted people in the world - yet they’re often the ones left without a place to belong.
Many churches don’t have room for a bassoonist, a violist, a young composer, or a teen who wants to sing harmony instead of melody. Many schools don’t nurture the faith that fuels their creativity. And many young people end up feeling like their gift is “too much” in the wrong room and “not enough” in the right one.
So we built something different."
A Clear Pathway Forward
When they turn 18, every youth member receives automatic acceptance into the
Australian Christian Orchestra or Australian Christian Choir (whichever fits their gift).
There’s no stress, no audition hoops, no barriers - just a natural step into the main AChA community they’ve already grown to love.
We’re not just nurturing young musicians.
We’re raising up the next generation of Christian artists, leaders, and culture-shapers.
Pricing
One Youth
Enrol One Child
$799 -Discount of $200 for 2026
$199.75 per month for 4 months
Two Youth's
Enrol Two Children
20% discount - $1,278 for 2026
$319.50 per month for 4 months
Three + Youth's
Enrol Three Children
30% discount - $1,678 for 2026
$419.50 per month for 4 months
