The new Orange Regional Conservatorium Building
We have been dreaming of a purpose-built music education and performance facility since the very beginning. Now that time has come! After 30 years of continuous expansion, the Orange Regional Conservatorium has grown far beyond its current physical capabilities. With over 40 professional musicians, teachers and administrative staff, but only 18 teaching studios and no dedicated rehearsal spaces, the need for a new building has become crucial.
Key Facts about the building
280-seat Recital Hall
30+ teaching studios
Multiple large rehearsal rooms
Dedicated spaces for Early Childhood Music and Music Theory
Digital music composition and recording studio
Offices and administrative spaces
“Touring throughout regional and remote Australia has been an important part of our schedule for the past 20+ years. While we love performing in concert halls here and overseas, there is something special about playing in intimate spaces to Australian audiences. The ORC has been a constant in our travels. Audiences there have always been welcoming and enthusiastic, so we fully endorse any plans to enhance the audience experience and look forward to a return visit in their new recital hall.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Currently, practical completion is set for the the third quarter of 2026
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Construction is being funding by the Australian Federal Government, NSW State Government and Orange City Council.
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The Orange Regional Conservatorium has embarked on an ambitious fundraising campaign to raise over $1m for the fit out of the building.
You can learn more and contribute to that campaign here
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Brewster Hjorth Architects, with Ian Brewster acting as Director and Principal on this project.
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Renascent are the main contractors of the project, with many local trades and suppliers being employed.
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The 280-seat Recital Hall will be the first of it’s kind in Regional NSW. Expertly designed from the ground up to be an acoustic and lightly amplified dedicated music venue.
With acoustics designed by leading engineering firm, ARUP, this space will be a unique performance venue attracting local, national and international artists.
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Absolutely! From the outset, we have always had Orange’s music community in mind. While we already provide a rehearsal and performance venue for many groups such as the Orange Male Voice Choir and Orange Eisteddfod, we look forward to having more room to expand our offerings for rehearsals, workshops, events and more for the Orange music community.
“We very much appreciate the work the Conservatorium does in our public schools, particularly the curriculum, instrumental and vocal ensemble programs delivered to all the Orange district primary schools and the composition, performance and musicianship support provided to HSC music students.”
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How you can support this project
The Orange Regional Conservatorium is a registered charity and has Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR), all donations over $2 are tax deductible.
