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Submit your 2026 school booking request using the form below. Final numbers and payment will be due 2 weeks prior to the event.

Please note: your submission is not a confirmed order. For Schools' Concert and Open Rehearsal bookings, you will receive a notification from the MSO Box Office within 5 business days when your request has been processed and your order confirmed.

Excursion Subsidy

Excursion subsidies are available for primary and secondary government schools, with priority given to those with an ICSEA lower than 1000. Applications must be received at least 7 days in advance of the event. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Subsidy is available for:

  • Transport
  • Staffing Costs

Please note that applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to the availability of funds. MSO is committed to supporting access to our concert experiences for as many students as possible.

School Booking Request Form

School Details

School Address
School type 
I would like to apply for a School Excursion Subsidy
Which costs do you need help with?

Excursion Leader Details

Please enter contact information for the excursion leader.

Head of Music Details

If your school does not have a Head of Music, please enter the equivalent.
Same as Excursion Leader

Program Bookings

Our low ticket price is thanks to the support of an anonymous donor.

Schools Concerts

Duration: approx. 50 minutes. All tickets $9. Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.

Beethoven's Gaming Quest: Years Prep-6
Carnival of the Animals: Years Prep-6

Open Rehearsals

Duration: approx. 60 minutes. All tickets $9. Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne.

Open Rehearsals: Years 7-12

Meet the Music

All tickets $9. Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall.

Meet The Music: Years 9-12

Seating Requirements

If you are booking for more than one event and have different seating requirements for each, please specify in the fields below.

Final attendee numbers and payment are due two weeks prior to the performance.

Film / Photography Release

The MSO may film and photograph concerts. If you do not wish for your students to be filmed or photographed, please email schools@mso.com.au.

Our customer service team will be in touch to confirm your order within 5 business days. If you do not hear back from us, please contact us on (03) 9929 9600.

School booking requests submitted by a parent, guardian, or third party on behalf of a student enrolled in a school, including requests to accompany a student to an MSO for Schools’ concert, will not be confirmed without written consent from the school (e.g., excursion leader or Principal). MSO reserves the right to cancel or decline any booking that is not approved by the school.

Homeschooling families may book for MSO for School programs. However, we may request proof of registration with the Home Education Network during the booking process.

All changes to school bookings must be requested by the excursion leader or by someone endorsed by the excursion leader. Requests from parents, guardians, or third parties will not be accepted without approval.

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