Frankston Symphony Orchestra

Frankston Music Society was founded in 1967 by the world-renowned pianist Vera Bradford and fellow residents from the area.^[1][2] The Orchestra was formed first in 1968, with the chorale following in 1979.^[2]

Bradford raised the profile of the orchestra dramatically during its early years. She performed with the orchestra; she also organized notable soloists to perform with it, including Ron Farren-Price and Geoffrey Tozer.^[1] The orchestra had a number of notable past conductors, including Eric Austin-Phillips, George Logie-Smith OBE, Yoshinao Osawa, Joannes Roose, and Mark Shiell.^{[3][4][5][6][7]}

The orchestra performs regularly at the Frankston Arts Centre and also tours regional Victoria.^[8] Apart from traditional concerts, the orchestra also performs concerts of children's music, film and television scores, and contemporary pieces.