About the Hills Symphony Orchestra
The Hills Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1981 by Guildford Grammar School headmaster, David Lawe Davies. Over 30 years on, it has become a much loved part of the hills community. We have grown from only 23 original members to a group of over 50 passionate musicians with one thing in common – we all love making and sharing beautiful music!
The HSO performs around six concerts each year and presents a wide variety of music, ranging from well known movie themes and musicals to more classical pieces, so that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you want entertainment or inspiration, laughter or music to touch your soul, you’re sure to enjoy our concerts. Our main mission within the community is to bring orchestral music to a wider audience. This means making classical music fun, affordable, and easy to get involved in.
The HSO draws players of all ages and from all walks of life – scout leaders, business managers, engineers, lab technicians, computer consultants, ceramic designers, hairdressers, environmental officers, librarians, doctors, teachers, school and university students and retirees! We have ex WASO players and music teachers but the orchestra is mostly made up of dedicated amateurs with a passion for music.
If you are interested in upcoming concerts, joining the orchestra, providing feedback, or having us play at your event, see the Contact Us section.
HSO acknowledges the generous support of the City of Swan, the Mundaring Community Bank Branch – Bendigo Bank, and Lotterywest.
The HSO performs around six concerts each year and presents a wide variety of music, ranging from well known movie themes and musicals to more classical pieces, so that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you want entertainment or inspiration, laughter or music to touch your soul, you’re sure to enjoy our concerts. Our main mission within the community is to bring orchestral music to a wider audience. This means making classical music fun, affordable, and easy to get involved in.
The HSO draws players of all ages and from all walks of life – scout leaders, business managers, engineers, lab technicians, computer consultants, ceramic designers, hairdressers, environmental officers, librarians, doctors, teachers, school and university students and retirees! We have ex WASO players and music teachers but the orchestra is mostly made up of dedicated amateurs with a passion for music.
If you are interested in upcoming concerts, joining the orchestra, providing feedback, or having us play at your event, see the Contact Us section.
HSO acknowledges the generous support of the City of Swan, the Mundaring Community Bank Branch – Bendigo Bank, and Lotterywest.
About our conductor
The Hills Symphony Orchestra is privileged to have as its conductor Mr. Shaun Fraser. Shaun has been passionate about music from a very early age. He started to pursue his musical studies seriously at Perth Modern School, and continued with the WA Youth Concert Band and the Australian Army Band Corps. Shaun is a very talented trombonist, and has played with several other musical groups over the past 19 years. Shaun’s wonderful form of conducting brings a new vibrancy to the music performed by the orchestra at all concerts.
The HSO is proudly supported by:
