The West Australian Mandolin Orchestra (WAMO) Inc. was formed in Fremantle over 40 years ago and continues to be Perth's premier mandolin and guitar ensemble. WAMO is a non-profit, community based orchestra comprising of instruments from the plucked string family - primarily mandolins, mandolas, guitars and bass guitars. The Orchestra perform a number of times each year in Perth and country areas.
The repertoire is chosen from a wide variety of music spanning 400 years from Renaissance to the present day, and WAMO is proud of its reputation for performing new works by Australian composers.
Ana Milas is WAMO's Conductor and Musical Director.
VALE Robert Schulz (14 November 1950 - 11 September 2025)
A friend, music teacher, composer and leader of the West Australian Mandolin Orchestra.
Robert founded the orchestra in 1976 and was its musical director and conductor. His life was important to so many people in Perth, Australia and internationally.
He leaves a wonderful legacy of music for mandolin and guitar. Much loved and highly respected by all members of the Orchestra, past and present.
Our concert on 29 November, In Memoriam, will be dedicated to his life.
UPCOMING CONCERT
IN MEMORIAM
Saturday 29 November, 4pm
Rhein Donau Club, 110 North Lake Rd, Myaree
Tickets $25
