TYOÂ SINFONIETTA
Three ensembles in one! The TYO Sinfonietta offers young musicians a ‘three ensemble’ model, which allows for additional mentoring and a stronger focus on musical development and technique. In combination, as a full orchestra, the TYO Sinfonietta plays arranged orchestral repertoire. As separate ensembles, the TYO Sinfonietta Wind/Brass/Percussion and TYO Sinfonietta Strings are able to explore a wider variety of repertoire and focus strongly on development under the guidance of specialist tutors.
ABOUT THIS ENSEMBLE
Co-Conductors: James Anderson & Wendy Page
ELIGIBILITY
Level: AMEB (or equivalent) GR3-5
Age range: 9-15 years
This ensemble has a strong development focus and works with arranged orchestral repertoire, arranged wind band repertoire and chamber string arrangements. The ensemble caters for a broad age range, providing early orchestral experience for younger students, while also allowing older students who may have just started and orchestral instrument to gain ensemble experience. Auditions are required.
REHEARSALS
Saturdays 8:30am-10:30am
Hobart
This orchestra rehearses and performs between February and November each year. At least 90% rehearsal attendance is expected and musicians need to commit to performance dates. Strings and wind/brass/percussion rehearse separately from 9-10am, then tutti from 10-11am. There are no rehearsals during Tasmanian school holidays.
INSTRUMENTS
The TYO Sinfonietta auditions for the following instruments
Violin | Viola | Cello | Double Bass | Flute/Piccolo | Oboe/Cor Anglais | Clarinet | Bassoon | Horn | Trumpet | Trombone/Bass Trombone | Euphonium | Saxophone (Alto/Tenor/Baritone)Â | Tuba | Electric Bass | 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.
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 Sinfonietta appoints a different Concertmaster for each program and supports them to learn and develop in this important role.
2026 Program Dates
TYO Sinfonietta 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