TYO Board & Management

Tasmanian Youth Orchestras is governed by a voluntary Board with a suite of diverse skills. The Board provides governance oversight for the organisation, including strategic planning, financial control, legal compliance and review of organisational performance. The Board is stable, aligned, progressive and innovative, has led a transformation of the organisation over the last decade and has a strong vision and strategy for the future, articulated through the TYO 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, which includes a 2030 horizon.

The TYO Board is supported by the TYO Chief Executive Officer as well as three dedicated sub-committees, which provide focused support and recommendations on specific areas of TYO's activities

Jonathan Duddles

Co-Chair

Jonathan is Director of Development at the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and has extensive experience in governance and management of community based not-for-profit organisations.

Jeremy Young

Secretary

Jeremy is an IT specialist with strong experience in systems and processes, as well as a parent of two former TYO musicians. After enjoying the great experiences TYO brings its musicians, Jeremy joined the Board in 2014.

Dominique Baker

Board Member

Dominique is a pianist, music educator, director and accompanist working with musicians from all walks of life. She is dedicated to fostering strong personal connections to music and joined the TYO Board in 2023.

Sally Chandler

Co-Chair

An international trade specialist, Sally joined the TYO Board in 2020, bringing particular experience in marketing, business development and strategy. Sally chairs TYO's Fundraising & Development Committee.

Mark Bain

Board Member

Mark, Tutti Trumpet with TSO, is a professional musician with an extensive international performance career; a brass teacher, public speaker, and performance coach. Mark chairs TYO's Artistic & Education Committee.

Kyna Hart

CEO & Public Officer

Kyna is a management, communications and engagement specialist with extensive experience as a lead on complex private and public-sector projects.

Lyndal Moore

Treasurer

Lyndal is a Chartered Accountant, CFO at Mosaic and former Deputy President of the Australian Red Cross. A former TYO cellist, Lyndal joined the TYO Board in 2022. Lyndal chairs TYO's Finance & Risk Committee.

Ross Copping

Board Member

Ross is a digital media strategist and enjoys working with businesses at various stages of development. He is member of several other not-for-profit boards and joined the TYO board in 2016.

Christopher Bearman OAM

TYO Chief Conductor

An exceptional musical educator and conductor, Christopher brings a depth of international experience to his role as the conductor of the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra; and to his oversight of TYO's artistic programs.