TYO CAMERATA STRINGS
A fun and comprehensive introduction to the string orchestra! For many young players, TYO Camerata String is their very first ensemble experience. This group aims to foster a love of music and promote a solid foundation for string playing, in an inclusive environment which emphasises quality of sound, team work and community. In addition to their conductor, the young players in this ensemble are supported by a specialist tutor who helps them with technique and confidence.
ABOUT THIS ENSEMBLE
Conductor: Kim Bishop
Tutors: Jess Wright and James Anderson
ELIGIBILITY
Level: AMEB (or equivalent) Pre-GR2
Age range: 7-12 years
Suitable for junior string players with some music reading skills, this ensemble offers a supportive and fun environment for first-time ensemble players. Older players in this ensemble will be offered their first experience as section leaders or concertmaster. Auditions are required.
REHEARSALS
Saturdays 11.00am-1.00pm
Hobart
This ensemble rehearses and performs between February and November each year. At least 90% rehearsal attendance is expected. There are no rehearsals during Tasmanian school holidays. A specialist tutor works within all TYO Camerata Strings rehearsals to ensure players are fully supported and developing well.
INSTRUMENTS
TYOÂ Camerata Strings audition for the following instruments
Violin | Viola | Cello | Double Bass
FEES
2025 fees for this ensemble are $805.00 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.
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Rotation Policy
Concertmaster Rotation
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 in any ensemble and b.) section leadership roles and parts are allocated per program. Allocations are entirely at the conductor's discretion.
2025 Program Dates
TYO Camerata Strings rehearses Saturdays 11.00am – 1.00pm.
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 - 12pm Performance at the Federation Concert Hall
Program 2: 3 May through to 3 August 12 rehearsals, one Hobart 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 3 August - 12pm Performance at the Farrall Centre, The Friends School
Program 3: 9 August through to 23 November 12 rehearsals, one Hobart performance day, 2026 Auditions Dates: 9 August - Rehearsal 16 August - Rehearsal 23 August - Rehearsal 30 August - Rehearsal 6 September - NO REHEARSAL 13 September - Rehearsal 20 September - Rehearsal 27 September - NO REHEARSAL 4 October - NO REHEARSAL 11 October - Rehearsal 18 October - Rehearsal 25 October - Rehearsal 1-2 November - TYO 2026 Auditions 8 November - Rehearsal 15 November - Rehearsal 22 November - Rehearsal at The Goods Shed 23 November - 9:30am-3pm Performance at The Goods Shed.