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WASO's Education Programs

Music has the power to transform lives and where there is music, there is WASO.

WASO’s yearly Education Program offers a rich variety of engaging learning experiences for students of all ages and abilities.

From the behind-the-scenes atmosphere of an open rehearsal to the excitement of full evening concerts, take your students on an excursion where they'll gain insight into the world of a professional orchestra. 

If you can't come to us, let us come to you with one of our incursions designed to engage primary school students. 

Browse our programs below. 

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Incursions for Primary Students

K – YR6 Incursion

Let us visit you with interactive performances designed especially for primary students. These incursions take children on a journey into the fascinating world of orchestral instruments, how music is made and more.

Browse our 2026 Education Season to see what Incursions for Primary Students are on offer within the school terms.

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Open Rehearsals

YR5 – YR12

Explore the behind-the-scenes atmosphere of an open rehearsal. Your students will gain a unique insight into the world of a professional orchestra. 

These daytime experiences are free - booking essential.

Browse our 2026 Education Season to see what Open Rehearsals concerts are available.

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Evening Concerts

YR10 – YR12

Take your students on an unforgettable excursion with WASO. Enjoy the excitement of an evening concert and inspire your secondary schoolers with the shared experience of extraordinary music.

Browse our 2026 Education Season to see what evening concerts have student tickets available.

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WASO in Schools Program

K–YR6 Incursion

Throughout the year, WASO's small ensembles visit primary schools around WA, introducing young learners to the instruments and musicians of the orchestra.

In these 45-minute incursion concerts, students will enjoy musical excerpts and hear directly from the players, gaining insight into the life of a professional musician. 

This is a free program for schools with an ICSEA score of below 1000.

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Harmony Music Program

YR2 – YR6 Incursion

Our Harmony Music program brings WASO's small ensembles into Education Support Centres, giving students who need extra learning support a chance to experience live music up close.

In these relaxed concerts, small ensembles of WASO musicians introduce students to live music through a 30-minute program of fun, familiar, and engaging music.

Our Harmony Music Program dates for this year have passed. Please check back in October for our 2027 dates.

NextGen: Explore ATAR & More

YR9 – YR12

Build your secondary students' confidence in their music studies with this engaging concert, conducted  by John Keene and presented by Dr Ashley Smith, with UWA music students performing side-by-side with WASO.

Designed to support secondary music students, this program explores the ATAR set works through clear discussion, highlighting key compositional techniques and providing detailed analysis to help students connect with the music and their learning. 

This year's NextGen performance took place in April. Please check back in October to see the 2027 Education season. 

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2026 Education Season

Explore our offering of Education events and express your interest in attending or having us attend your school on each event page.

View our 2026 Education Events
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Resources for Teachers

Explore WASO’s Excursion and Digital Learning Resources to inspire and engage your students.

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Terms and Conditions

Our School Bookings Terms & Conditions outline everything you need to know about booking into any of our Education programs.

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Questions?

Please contact, Christina Diaz Schools & Education Manager via email or ph +61 8 9326 0022

We will do everything in our power to present the program listed but we may have to vary the repertoire or artists. If that happens, we will let you know.