School Incursions
The Bush Concert
- 50 minutes without interval Duration* Due to the nature of live music, the duration listed is an estimate only.
- Learning 2026 Category
An introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.
A tale about community, resilience and joy – The Bush Concert is the story of the Australian bush and its harsh conditions. The bird community is in distress as they struggle to find water and food during drought, and come together to hold a big concert to lift everyone’s spirits – The Bush Concert!
Based on Australian author Helga Visser’s beautiful book of the same name, this special concert experience engages the audience through song, dance, and the stunning images from the book. Mark Simeon Ferguson’s score is a wonderful introduction to the sounds of our Australian birds, and an enchanting introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.
Suitability K–Yr3
Curriculum Links
Music AC9AMUFE01 | AC9AMU2E01 | AC9AMU2C01 | AC9AMU2D01 | AC9AMU4E01 | AC9AMU4D01 | AC9AMU4P01
Dance AC9ADA2D01 | AC9ADA2C01 | AC9ADA2P01 | AC9ADA4D01 | AC9ADA4C01 | AC9ADA4P01
Instruments
Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trombone, Percussion, Violin, Viola, Cello
Cost
$800 for up to 100 students
Additional students $7
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Relaxed
A Relaxed version of this concert is available on request. Our Relaxed concerts aim to provide an inclusive experience for diverse audiences, including those on the autism spectrum, people with vision or hearing impairments, and individuals with learning disabilities. We can work with you to create a welcoming environment for your students, with adjusted lighting, sound and sensory-friendly breakout spaces and more. Please contact us at learning@aso.com.au for more information.
ASO Relaxed Concerts are proudly supported by The Foskett Foundation and Beyond Bank.
The Bush Concert book is written and illustrated by Helga Visser.
