TYOÂ TASMANIAN YOUTH CHORALE
Singers in this ensemble rehearse challenging choral repertoire and have been regularly invited to collaborate with professional ensembles and sing live on radio, in addition to performing in TYO and community concerts. No auditions are held for this chorale and all participants and voice types are welcomed. Registrations are currently being taken for program 2 commencement in May 2024.
ABOUT THIS ENSEMBLE
Conductor: Madeleine Dyer
Repetiteur: Gabrielle Cayoun
ELIGIBILITY
Age range: 12-25 years
No auditions required
Registration essential
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No musical experience is required for this group but registration is essential. the chorale welcomes all voice types.
TYO works to a culture of mutual respect and collegiality, aligned to TYO's values.
Musicians aged 18 and above are also required to hold current Working with Vulnerable People certification.
REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES
Tuesdays 4.30pm-6.30pm
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
2024 full-year fees for this ensemble are $795.00.
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.
2024 Program Dates
TYO Tasmanian Youth Chorale rehearses Tuesdays 4.30pm – 6.15pm. Addresses for concert venues will be advised on concert information sheets prior to performances.
The rehearsal venue is the North Hobart Uniting Church (2 Swan Street) for 2024.
Times and venues are subject to change. Detailed information sheets will be provided prior to each concert.
Program 1: 13 February through to 5 May Orientation, nine rehearsals, one Hobart concert 6 February - NO REHEARSAL 13 February - Rehearsal 17 February - Orientation (All TYO families and musicians) 20 February - Rehearsal 27 February - Rehearsal 5 March - Rehearsal 12 March - Rehearsal 19 March - Rehearsal 26 March - Rehearsal 2 April - NO REHEARSAL 9 April - Rehearsal 16 April - NO REHEARSAL 23 April - NO REHEARSAL 30 April - Rehearsal 5 May - 6pm Performance at the Federation Concert Hall
Program 2: 7 May through to 25 August 14 rehearsals, one Festival of Voices collaboration, one Latrobe concert, one Hobart concert Dates: 7 May - Rehearsal 14 May - Rehearsal 21 May - Rehearsal 28 May - Rehearsal 4 June - Rehearsal 11 June - Rehearsal 18 June - Rehearsal 25 June - Rehearsal 30 June - 2:30pm performance at Festival of Voices Youth Choir Showcase, Hobart Town Hall 2 July - Rehearsal 9 July - NO REHEARSAL 16 July - NO REHEARSAL 23 July - Rehearsal 30 July - Rehearsal 6 August - Rehearsal 13 August - Rehearsal 18 August - 7am - 8pm Day Tour to Latrobe for a Performance 20 August - Rehearsal 25 August - Midday Performance at the Farrall Centre, The Friends School.
Program 3: 27 August through to 24 November 13 rehearsals, at least one Hobart performance Dates: 27 August - Rehearsal 3 September - Rehearsal 10 September - Rehearsal 17 September - Rehearsal 24 September - Rehearsal 1 October - NO REHEARSAL 8 October - NO REHEARSAL 15 October - Rehearsal 22 October - Rehearsal 29 October - Rehearsal 5 November - Rehearsal 12 November - Rehearsal 16 November - Extra Rehearsal with TYO Ensembles 19 November - Rehearsal at The Goods Shed 23 November - Extra Rehearsal with TYO Ensembles at The Goods Shed 24 November - 9:30am-3pm Performance at The Goods Shed Extra performances for Christmas will be scheduled closer to December