The Occasional Performing Sinfonia
TOPS
A community-based symphony orchestra.
Orchestral Partner for Celebration Sing Out!
The annual gala fundraising concert for very sick kids' music therapy,
at the Children's Hospital at Westmead.
TOPS is a community-based Sydney orchestra, founded in 1992. It has gained exceptional standing amongst Sydney's classical and orchestral music enthusiasts.
TOPS performs several concerts each year, with a total audience of several thousands. The orchestra presents large symphonic works rarely performed by community orchestras.
Fundraising for Music Therapy is a primary focus for TOPS. As the resident orchestra for the Celebration Sing Out! massed choral concert, TOPS has helped raise over $700,000 for the Music Therapy Unit at Children's Hospital at Westmead.
TOPS also plays in venues such as Sydney Opera House and Sydney Town Hall. The orchestra also tours regional NSW. TOPS has also utilised digital platforms to deliver performances.
Beyond large scale symphonic works, TOPS also collaborates with other community performing arts groups, schools and universities in Sydney, as well as in regional NSW.
TOPS performs several concerts each year, with a total audience of several thousands. The orchestra presents large symphonic works rarely performed by community orchestras.
Fundraising for Music Therapy is a primary focus for TOPS. As the resident orchestra for the Celebration Sing Out! massed choral concert, TOPS has helped raise over $700,000 for the Music Therapy Unit at Children's Hospital at Westmead.
TOPS also plays in venues such as Sydney Opera House and Sydney Town Hall. The orchestra also tours regional NSW. TOPS has also utilised digital platforms to deliver performances.
Beyond large scale symphonic works, TOPS also collaborates with other community performing arts groups, schools and universities in Sydney, as well as in regional NSW.