TYOÂ TASMANIAN JUNIOR CHORALE
The perfect way to introduce juniors to the joys of music! Junior Chorale singers are aged seven to 11 and rehearse engaging and fun repertoire, learning skills like reading music and good vocal technique along the way.
No auditions are held for this chorale and all participants are welcomed.​
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ABOUT THIS ENSEMBLE
Conductor: Grace Ovens
Repetiteur: Andrew Morrisby
ELIGIBILITY
Age range: 7-11 years
No auditions required
Registration essential
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No musical experience is required for this group but registration is essential.
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TYO works to a culture of mutual respect and collegiality, aligned to TYO's values.
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REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES
Tuesdays 4.00pm-5.15pm
Hobart
This ensemble rehearses and performs between February and November each year.
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.
FEES
2025 full-year fees for this ensemble are $805.00. Fees assistance is available for eligible applicants; and payment plan options are 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.
2025 Program Dates
TYO Tasmanian Junior Chorale rehearses Tuesdays 4.00pm – 5.15pm. Addresses for concert venues will be advised on concert information sheets prior to performances.
The rehearsal venue is North Hobart Uniting Church (2 Swan Street) for 2025.
Times and venues are subject to change. Detailed information sheets will be provided prior to each concert.
Program 1: 11 February through to 13 April Orientation, nine rehearsals, one Hobart concert 11 February - Rehearsal 15 February - Orientation (All TYO families and musicians) 18 February - Rehearsal 25 February - Rehearsal 4 March - Rehearsal 11 March - Rehearsal 18 March - Rehearsal 25 March - Rehearsal 1 April - Rehearsal 8 April - Rehearsal 13 April - 12 noon Performance at the Federation Concert Hall
Program 2: 29 April through to 3 August 12 rehearsals, a Festival of Voices performance, one Hobart concert Dates: 29 April - Rehearsal 6 May - Rehearsal 13 May - Rehearsal 20 May - Rehearsal 27 May - Rehearsal 3 June - Rehearsal 10 June - Rehearsal 17 June - Rehearsal 24 June - Rehearsal 1 July - Rehearsal 8 July - NO REHEARSAL 15 July - NO REHEARSAL 22 July - Rehearsal 29 July - Rehearsal 3 August - 12pm Performance at the Farrall Centre, The Friends School
Program 3: 5 August through to 16 December 18 rehearsals, one Hobart TYO performance, TBC ABC Radio Performance. Dates: 5 August - Rehearsal 12 August - Rehearsal 19 August - Rehearsal 26 August - Rehearsal 2 September - Rehearsal 9 September - Rehearsal 16 September - Rehearsal 23 September - Rehearsal 30 September - NO REHEARSAL 7 October - NO REHEARSAL 14 October - Rehearsal 21 October - Rehearsal 28 October - Rehearsal 4 November - Rehearsal 11 November - Rehearsal 15 November - Saturday Combined Rehearsal with Ensembles 18 November - Rehearsal 23 November - 9:30am-3pm Performance venue TBC. 25 November - Rehearsal 2 December - Rehearsal 9 December - Rehearsal 16 December - TBC Rehearsal TBC ABC Radio Performance