Crashendo! Bairnsdale Youth Development Orchestra

Crashendo! Bairnsdale Inc. is a community- initiated music and social development program, based upon the principles of the highly successful El Sistema program in Venezuela. 

It is particularly, but not exclusively, for those living in disadvantaged circumstances. For those with financial difficulties, the  program and instruments are provided free of charge. The intensive program of learning to play a musical instrument and sing, focuses on musical excellence and striving together as an orchestra and choir.  The program provides group rehearsals, individual tuition, regular performances and excursions to professional performances for up to 30 students. At present, the focus is primary school-aged children with older secondary school students and adults as mentors and co-learners.