Thank you!

Resonance is a community-based string orchestra in Castlemaine and Woodend that provides an opportunity for people of all ages to thrive. Established in 2009, Resonance is a not-for-profit regional orchestral program that is partially subsidized by government grants and philanthropic support. It is the intent of the founders to ensure the program is broadly accessible to all interested people.  The program is supported by professional tutors who optimiSe learning opportunities and provide tailored support. The resonance program provides an environment that is safe, inclusive, nurturing and ultimately a community. This help create thriving individuals, an important societal investment.

As a non-profit organisation, Resonance gets by with a little help from our friends...in fact, a lot of help!

Sponsors and funding bodies assist in keeping our fees as low as possible, and a symphony of supporters and volunteers keep us running smoothly from day to daY

Please consider becoming an ongoing resonance sponsor today!

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation go to:

Bows for Strings

Mister Mozart’s Music Emporium

Solway Nutting

Cope-Williams Art Foundation

Arts Victoria

Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Kim Selby Photography

Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival

Macedon Music

Sacred Heart College

Quartet Conspirito

Castlemaine Secondary College

Mount Alexander Shire Council

What does Resonance do well? In the words of our members: “Everything! I can't sing their praises high and often enough.”

Can you help?

Resonance String Orchestra is a non-profit, volunteer-run educational program that provides professional tuition, an inspiring repertoire, and a wide range of performing opportunities for string students in this region. If you or your organisation is keen to support the development of arts and arts education in the community, and would like to support our work, here's how:

  • A donation of $100-200 will allow us to purchase a new musical score for our library

  • A donation of $400 or more will allow a young person in financial difficulty to have their participation in the orchestra’s program partially sponsored for the year

  • A donation of $500 will allow the orchestra to employ a professional visiting artist to provide a one-off workshop

  • A donation of $5000 - $10,000 will allow Resonance to run one of our acclaimed Visiting Artists projects, culminating in a public concert

If you would like to donate, or are interested in becoming a sponsor of Resonance, please fill out the form below. Thank you.