TYO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
The TYO Chamber Orchestra is a high-challenge ensemble with a focus on chamber orchestra repertoire. The ensemble tours with TYO and musicians accepted to this group are also considered for single-program extension placements with the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra during the year.
ABOUT THIS ENSEMBLE
Conductor: Jack Machin
ELIGIBILITY
Level: AMEB (or equivalent) GR5-7
Age range: 12-20Â years
This ensemble provides experience rehearsing and performing challenging chamber orchestra repertoire, while honing ensemble and performance skills. Auditions are required. All musicians in this ensemble will also be considered for a single-program extension with the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra. An additional extension audition will be required and an extension placement is not guaranteed.
REHEARSALS
Saturdays 8:30am-10:30am
Hobart
This orchestra 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. At least 90% rehearsal attendance is expected. There are no rehearsals during Tasmanian school holidays.
INSTRUMENTS
The TYO Chamber 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
2026 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. Musicians aged 18 and above are also required to hold current Working with Vulnerable People certification.
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. The TYO Chamber Orchestra will appoint a different Concertmaster for each program and support them to develop their leadership skills in this important role.
2026 Program Dates
TYO Chamber Orchestra rehearses Saturdays 8.30am – 10.30am.
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.
Dates Coming Soon