Welcome to the
Cairns String Orchestra!
Welcome to the
Cairns String Orchestra!
Cairns String Orchestra invites school-aged string players of all experience levels. Helping every student grow in confidence, skill, and musical expression.
Cairns String Orchestra invites school-aged string players of all experience levels. Helping every student grow in confidence, skill, and musical expression.






The mission of
The mission of
the Cairns String Orchestra
the Cairns String Orchestra
is to promote and foster
is to promote and foster
the appreciation
the appreciation
and diversity of music
and diversity of music
to the youth of Cairns.
to the youth of Cairns.
Celebrating the Cairns String Orchestra's Rich History
Celebrating the Cairns String Orchestra's Rich History
The Cairns String Orchestra (CSO) has been making music since 1996. We’re a not-for-profit group that welcomes Primary and Secondary school students to play, grow, and perform together in a supportive environment.
The Cairns String Orchestra (CSO) has been making music since 1996. We’re a not-for-profit group that welcomes Primary and Secondary school students to play, grow, and perform together in a supportive environment.



Why Join Cairns
String Orchestra?
Skill Building at Every Level
Skill Building at Every Level
Weekly Rehearsals with Purpose
Weekly Rehearsals with Purpose
Real Performance Opportunities
Real Performance Opportunities

Why Join Cairns
String Orchestra?
Skill Building at Every Level
Weekly Rehearsals with Purpose
Real Performance Opportunities
Discover the Achievements of
Cairns String Orchestra!
Discover the Achievements of Cairns String Orchestra!
Young musicians
supported since 1996
300+
300+
300+
Years of continuous
Cairns community music
30+
30+
30+
Events
annually
10+
10+
10+
Timeless Performance
Step into the world of Cairns String Orchestra. Explore our gallery and experience the moments that make CSO more than just music.










We rehearse every Wednesday
Why Join Cairns
String Orchestra?
During the school term at:
Cairns & District Junior Eisteddfod hall – 69–71 Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill
During the school term at:
Cairns District Junior Eisteddford – 69–71 Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill
During the school term at:
Cairns District Junior Eisteddford – 69–71 Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill
Beginner Orchestra
Tuning 3:45 | Rehearsal 4:00–4:30
Beginner Orchestra
Tuning 3:45 | Rehearsal 4:00–4:30
Beginner Orchestra
Tuning 3:45 | Rehearsal 4:00–4:30
Full Orchestra
Tuning 4:30 | Rehearsal 4:45–5:30
Full Orchestra
Tuning 4:30 | Rehearsal 4:45–5:30
Full Orchestra
Tuning 4:30 | Rehearsal 4:45–5:30
Senior Orchestra
Tuning 5:30 | Rehearsal 5:45–6:30
Senior Orchestra
Tuning 5:30 | Rehearsal 5:45–6:30
Senior Orchestra
Tuning 5:30 | Rehearsal 5:45–6:30


We’re proud to be supported by the Cairns RSL club who believe in the power of music.
CSO extends heartfelt thanks to the Cairns RSL for their ongoing generosity and belief in what we do. Their support helps us create more opportunities for young musicians across our community.


We’re proud to be supported by the Cairns RSL club who believe in the power of music.
CSO extends heartfelt thanks to the Cairns RSL for their ongoing generosity and belief in what we do. Their support helps us create more opportunities for young musicians across our community.


We’re proud to be supported by the Cairns RSL club who believe in the power of music.
CSO extends heartfelt thanks to the Cairns RSL for their ongoing generosity and belief in what we do. Their support helps us create more opportunities for young musicians across our community.