To accommodate the growing numbers of participants, in 2012 there will be several new weekly groups, including a string orchestra based in Launceston.

Special Projects: intensive programs for statewide participation

TYO Camerata Baroque Strings Summer Season Jan 29-Feb 5 2012

Directed by the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's Ben Dollman, period performance workshops based in the North of the State will be followed by a Tasmanian Tour.

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TYO Statewide Concert July 29 2012

Players from around the state come together to perform in Hobart.

Woodwind Quintet Program

There will be 5 student woodwind quintets formed, including one based in Launceston, and one consisting of students in school years 7/8 2012.

Through the year these ensembles will receive tutoring, workshops and performance opportunities with leading professional wind players.

Various woodwind quintet students will also join with several of the string orchestras for different projects through the year.

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Elanee Ensemble Viola/Bass Residency

Selected violists and double bass players undergo an intensive course with Elanee Ensemble. All viola and bass applicants are automatically considered for this program.

Northern Tasmanian Weekly Programs

Northern Tasmanian Youth Strings (AMEB Grade 3+, Launceston Sundays 2-4pm)

For students in school year 6 to year 9 2012.

Conductor Daniel Wahl

This new weekly ensemble will run on a Sunday afternoon to allow students from all over the north of the state to participate.

Details to be released in May.

Southern Tasmanian Weekly Programs

TYO Camerata (AMEB Grade 7+, Saturdays 11.30am-1.00pm)

Semester 1 Conductor Jeremy Williams

This new ensemble will run on weekends during University Semester to allow particpation of more tertiary level students.

In semester 1 it will operate as a String Orchestra. Semester 2 TBA

TYO Sinfonia (AMEB Grade 5+, Saturdays 9.00am-11.15am)

Conductor Simon Reade

This ensemble is a full symphony orchestra with strings, wind, brass and percussion.

Sinfonietta (AMEB Grade 3+, Saturdays 10.00am-12.00pm)

Conductor Catherine Morris

Academy Strings (AMEB Grade 1+, Saturdays 10.00am-12.00pm)

Conductor Brendan Conroy

Endeavour Strings (AMEB Pre-Preliminary+, Saturdays 9.00am-10.00am)

Conductor Anna Maguire

For students who have taken at least one year of individual lessons, and who are comfortable reading in first position.

Tasmanian Youth Percussion Ensemble

Director Tracey Patten

link to auditions page