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: 12-20 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

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.

Program 1, 2026

Saturday 14 February – Orientation session – UTAS Stanley Burbury Theatre

Saturday 14 February – Rehearsal – UTAS Stanley Burbury Theatre

Saturday 21 February – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 28 February – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 7 March – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 21 March – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 28 March – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 11 April – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 9 May – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 16 May – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 23 May – Performance – The Farrall Centre

Program 2, 2026

Saturday 30 May – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 13 June – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 20 June – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 27 June – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 4 July – Rehearsal – UTAS Stanley Burbury Theatre

Saturday 25 July – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 1 August – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 8 August – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 15 August – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 22 August – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Sunday 23 August – Performance – The Farrall Centre

Program 3, 2026

Saturday 29 August – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 5 September – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 12 September – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 19 September – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 26 September – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 17 October – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Thursday 29 October – Video Auditions for 2027 Due Thursday 29 October

Saturday 31 October – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 7 November – Rehearsal – Hutchins School Auditorium

Saturday 14 November – The Big Busk – Hobart Waterfront