THE TASMANIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
TYO’s flagship ensemble, providing exceptional development opportunities and outstanding performance experiences. The accomplished young musicians in this orchestra range in age from 14 to 25 and represent some of Tasmania's finest young musical talent. Musicians in this orchestra have the opportunity to rehearse weekly with their musical peers, perform challenging symphonic repertoire at least three times per year; and collaborate annually with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra through TSO's 'Big Rehearsal'.
ABOUT THIS ENSEMBLE
TYO Chief Conductor: Thomas Rimes
ELIGIBILITY
Level: AMEB (or equivalent) GR7+
Age range: 14-25
The Tasmanian Youth Orchestra rehearses and performs advanced symphonic repertoire: a high level of technical proficiency and musicianship is required. Audition rounds are held annually, with late auditions for vacant positions only.
REHEARSALS
Saturdays 11am-1.15pm: Sandy Bay, Hobart
This orchestra rehearses and performs between February and November each year. There are no rehearsals during Tasmanian school holidays. Rehearsals generally finish at 1.15pm; however, generally once per program there is an extended rehearsal finishing at 2.30pm.
INSTRUMENTS
Tasmanian Youth Orchestra auditions for the following instruments
Violin | Viola | Cello | Double Bass | Flute/Piccolo | Oboe/Cor Anglais | Clarinet | Bassoon | Horn | Trumpet | Trombone/Bass Trombone | Tuba | Timpani | Percussion | Piano (some programs)
FEES
2025 fees for this ensemble are $820.00 Fees assistance is available for eligible applicants; and payment plan options are also available.
All TYO ensembles have fees. However, they should never be a barrier to participating.
We offer a financial bursary program and fees assistance options. Payment arrangements are also available for those who wish to spread payments across the course of the year. Annual ensemble fees do not include entry to TYO concerts: concert tickets for family and friends need to be purchased separately.
PROTOCOLS
Expectations
TYO works to a culture of mutual respect and collegiality, aligned to TYO's values. Program and performance dates are confirmed at the start of each year. Musicians are required to be available for scheduled performance dates and at least 90% rehearsal attendance is expected. Musicians aged 18 and above are also required to hold current Working with Vulnerable People certification.
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Rotation Policy &
Concertmaster/Principals
TYO believes strongly in promoting and supporting broad development of musical and leadership skills. For this reason, TYO operates to a rotation policy in which a.) principal chairs are not assigned and b.) section leadership roles and parts are allocated per program. Allocations are entirely at the conductor's discretion. The exceptions are the three key leadership roles of Concertmaster, Associate Concertmaster and Principal Second. These roles are annual appointments, with auditions by invitation held in February.
2025 Program Dates
The Tasmanian Youth Orchestra rehearses Saturdays 11.00am – 1.15pm.
The rehearsal venue is The Hutchins School, 71 Nelson Road, Sandy Bay, Hobart unless otherwise advised.
Addresses for concert venues will be advised on concert information sheets prior to performances.
Times and venues are subject to change. Detailed information sheets will be provided prior to each concert.
Program 1: 15 February through to 13 April Orientation, nine rehearsals, one Hobart concert Dates: 15 February - Rehearsal & Orientation 22 February - Rehearsal 1 March - Rehearsal 8 March - Rehearsal 15 March - Rehearsal 22 March - Rehearsal 29 March - Rehearsal 5 April - Rehearsal 12 April - Rehearsal 13 April - 6pm Performance at the Federation Concert Hall
Program 2-3: 3 May through to 6 September 17 rehearsals, two Festival of Voices performances, TSO Big Rehearsal, one Hobart concert, one Launceston day-tour/concert Dates: 19 April - NO REHEARSAL 26 April - NO REHEARSAL 3 May - Rehearsal 10 May - Rehearsal 17 May - Rehearsal 24 May - Rehearsal 31 May - Rehearsal 7 June - NO REHEARSAL 14 June - Rehearsal 21 June - Rehearsal 28 June - Rehearsal 5 July - NO REHEARSAL 12 July - NO REHEARSAL 19 July - Rehearsal 26 July - Rehearsal 2 August - Rehearsal 9 August - Rehearsal 16 August - Rehearsal 23 August - TSO Big Rehearsal 30 September - Day-Tour/Concert in Launceston TBA 5 September - Evening Rehearsal at the Federation Concert Hall 6 September - Morning Rehearsal for evening Gala Performance at the Federation Concert Hall 3 August - 12pm Performance at the Farrall Centre, The Friends School