The Monash University Philharmonic Society is based at Monash University’s Clayton campus. While most of our members are Monash students who relish the opportunity to continue playing their instrument (or to take up a new one!) while studying at university, we also welcome all Monash staff, students from other campuses, and members of the wider community who are looking for an opportunity to undertake challenging repertoire in a fun and relaxed setting. Don’t play an instrument, but still want to be involved with one of the most socially active societies at Monash? You can join as one of many non-playing members!

In case you're not convinced yet, here are some great reasons to join the phil:

Great Music

Be a part of the best musical groups for miles around. The Orchestra plays a diverse range works from all eras, from full symphonies by the classical greats to daring modern works by contemporary composers. The Symphonic Winds is a dynamic and close-knit musical collaboration that was founded by a stunningly talented former committee member, Ms Ingrid Martin. Our Stage Band, "MoJO", performs regularly all around Melbourne, including well-known Jazz institutions. Our smaller chamber ensembles find themselves constantly bombarded by offers to play prominent gigs around Monash University! Check out the ensembles page to see what the groups are doing this year.

We do so much more than turn up to rehearsals once a week, play some music, then go home… It begins with a post-rehearsal trip to McDonald’s. Suddenly, you find that you’ve cleared your schedule for the Annual Monash Phil Minigolf Championship. Next, you’re getting a table of your friends together to join in our famous Trivia Night, and worrying about what you’re going to wear to the Monash Phil Cocktail Party. We also run rehearsal camps each year, where we hone our skills with intensive rehearsals during the day and let our hair down in the evening!

Great Opportunities

Membership Fee

To join us as a member of the Phil, we have the following yearly membership fees:

FREE for MSA card holders (can be acquired if you are a Monash Student)
$5 for non-MSA card holders

For those members that play in any ensemble(s), we also charge a

$25 yearly playing fee.

This playing fee helps us cover sheet music costs for rehearsals and concerts, conductor fees, and much more.

How to Join

There are a few ways:

1. Sign up online!

2. Email us for This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

3. Come to a rehearsal! Don't be shy, just rock along! All rehearsals are in Engineering Halls (Building 60), Monash University Clayton Campus.

• Stage Band (MoJo) - Tuesday evenings BUT the stage band is auditioned. See the band's page for vacancies, and email the ensemble representative for an audition time
• Concert Band (MSW) - Every Wednesday during semester, 6.30-9.00pm
• Orchestra (MPO) - Every Thursday during semester, 6.30-9.30pm
• Small Ensembles - See the small ensembles page for details