title: Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra
text: # Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra
  
  The Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra (abbreviation – KPO) is an amateur community orchestra located in New South Wales, Australia. The orchestra was founded in 1971 by conductor Helen Quach. The current artistic director is Paul Terracini.
  
  The KPO has been recognized as Australia's Community Orchestra of the Year in 2002, 2004 and 2007 by the Orchestras of Australia Network.
  
  The KPO organizes the New South Wales Secondary Schools Concerto Competition, which attracts entries from numerous state musicians, and a series of Kids' Proms and free community concerts.
  
  