SSSO, Local and Music Links

Sutherland Shire Symphony Orchestra

Local and Music Links

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There are many interesting sites for anyone interested in our Area and in our kind of music. Here are just a few:

The Sutherland Community

Sutherland Shire Council, administering Sydney's second largest local government area, and principal sponsor of our Orchestra.
Sutherland Shire on-line, business and community information

Some Orchestras

The Orchestras Of Australia Network, (TOAN), The network listing all Australian orchestras worth knowing about.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra, a world-class ensemble, well worthfollowing.
The University of New South Wales Orchestra, well-known to many younger players.
Boston Chamber Ensemble

Fine Music Radio Stations>

2MBS-FM Australia's first community-owned listener-supported FM Stereo station. Great classical music, great jazz.

Databases, Search Engines and Musical Cross-link Sites

SearchMusicNetwork, An extensive database of musical events and organisations
Sydney Music Web, All things connected with music in Sydney (a relatively new site but growing fast)
Ozdiary, a comprehensive diary of the performing arts in Australia

Chamber Music Societies and similar organisations

Amateur Chamber Music Society, A great Sydney-based organisation for anyone interested in chamber music. Playing days, music camps etc.
Amateur Chamber Music Players, The main chamber music organisation in the U.S..
Canadian Amateur Musicians/ Musiciens Amateurs du Canada, the Canadian amateur musicians' network.
Contemporary Music-making for Amateurs, a U.K organisation dedicated to composing and performing contemporary music written for, and performable by, amateur musicians.

Australian Composers

Australian Music Centre, a must visit site for anyone interested in the many works created by more than 260 Australian composers.
Joe Wolfe, a Sydney composer
Peter Billam, a Tasmanian composer with a difference. As far as is known, Peter Billam was the first composer to sell scores on-line, with on-line payment and on-line delivery. Some free music available.

Sheetmusic Downloads
Download sheet-music off the web and print yourself at your leasure!
Files are normally in ".PDF" format, so use your Adobe reader, ghostscript or other favourite freeware to view and print them.
Some downloads are free, others you buy on-line.

Virtual Sheet Music distributes public domain classical music, especially music of the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, with a few exceptions. Pay a joining fee and all material on site may be downloaded. Offers regular free downloads.
www.sunhawk.com Download, play, pay for and print interactive music.
You have to download their Solero Viewer/player. Has transposition capabilities. Music for all instruments. Offers a free piece of music each week.
www.cdsheetmusic.com Lots of sheet music per Cd. Example: score + all parts of the complete string quartets of Beethoven and Brahms on a single CD-ROM for $US18.95
Can be purchased online from various sources, e.g. www.npcimaging.com, which has an easy order form and speedy delivery

Sites for Specific Instruments

The Piano Page, a piano player's delight.
Oboes are Cool, Cindy Harris's website for oboe players.
A Violin Maker, including tips on maintenance.
The Internet Cello Society, a serious, well organised lot.
Double Bass Link Page, amazing how many double bass links there are!

Commercial Sites (suppliers of music, instruments, etc.)

Zephyr Music, Sydney, lots of printed music, on-line inquiries.
Da capo Music, Sydney, second-hand and new sheet music, scores and books on music.
Concord Musical Supplies (US) , buy your strings on-line. No longer such a good idea with the weak Aussie dollar.