Vision
To empower young Australians with musical knowledge and imagination, and instil in them a love of music and a dedication to the highest standards of performance.
Mission
To provide professional leadership and inspiration to talented young Australian musicians, enabling them to expand and extend their classical music education training and experience, through national and international programs and performance of the highest standards.
Guiding Principles
- To create opportunities nationally in which young musicians work, perform and interact with music professionals, so as to be influenced by their standards, practice and performance, and to benefit from pathways to professional careers.
- To promote increased awareness and appreciation of Australian music by encouraging young Australian composers and instrumentalists, and the performance of Australian music.
- To promote and practise equality of opportunity in, and access to, the Australian Youth Orchestra programs and selection processes, including overcoming financial and geographical barriers to participation.