PROMOTIONAL concerts will be held in Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst and Young as part of the relaunch of Australia's inland symphonic orchestra.

Macquarie Philharmonia was established 12 years ago under the generous support of Ron and Stephanie Camplin, the owners of Bathurst broadcasting station 2BS.

The orchestra brought together amateur, student and professional musicians from central and western NSW and made its mark by presenting a wide-ranging repertoire, from dramatic Russian works to cool classics, The Beatles and Cole Porter.

Mr and Mrs Camplin managed the Macquarie Philharmonia with a small group of volunteers and the financial support of local government and business benefactors.

Things changed in November last year when the founders retired from the orchestra.

A new management structure was established and Cath Snitch was appointed administrator.

"We are still in the process of getting things finalised," Mrs Snitch said.

"A marketing consultant has been employed to take us through the strategic steps necessary to secure the viability of Macquarie Philharmonia.

"We are excited about the future and look forward to relaunching the orchestra.

"Intimate invitation-only concerts will be held at a number of locations to showcase what the Macquarie Philharmonia is all about and to meet with people who may be interested in partnering with us as sponsors.

"Musical director Mark Shiell will be speaking about the orchestra's vision for the future and the way it impacts on local communities in a positive way."

The concerts will be held at Lazy River Estate in Dubbo on October 16, Duntryleague Golf Club in Orange on October 23, Abercrombie House in Bathurst on October 29 and Marina Homestead in Young on October 30.

The orchestra will also perform during open days at Mayfield Garden near Oberon on October 15, 22, 23 and 29.

Mrs Snitch said benefactor support was crucial to the ongoing success of the orchestra.

"The cost of presenting a concert ranges from $60,000 to $80,000," she said.

"In recent years Macquarie Philharmonia has usually presented one season a year, preparing one show that has been taken to three or four different centres.

"We are looking to change that and plan to have at least two seasons each year. We are also developing the idea of having an additional special event in the spring or autumn which has the potential of turning into a much bigger music festival.

"We are looking at a number of outdoor venues where that could happen, including Lazy River Estate at Dubbo, Mayfield Garden at Oberon and Orange Botanical Gardens."

Mrs Snitch said the Macquarie Philharmonia provided quality symphonic music in the region as well as training and mentoring opportunities for young musicians.

"Membership of Macquarie Philharmonia is open to anyone interested in supporting the orchestra," she said.

Further information can be obtained by emailing cath.snitch@bigpond.com.