How to select a video that encapsulates a whole year of TYO's 60th anniversary celebrations? On reflection, we felt we couldn't go past this one... 🥰 To those who played, sang and performed with TYO in 2025: bravi! Your performances brought such joy – and it was a particular delight to see current TYOers share stages with so many collaborative performers and TYO alumni. To our sector partners, funders, supporters, donors, volunteers, collaborators, delivery partners and TYO families: we (quite literally!) could not do this without your support and encouragement. Thank you: we are deeply grateful. To the TYO artistic and staff teams and Board: a HUGE well done for such stellar work in a really (really!) big year. Thank you all for your untiring commitment to Tasmania's young musicians. To everyone who has been part of TYO – this year and every year since 1965 – thank you for sharing the joy of music in Tasmania and beyond. If you feel you would like to support TYO programs into the next 60 years, you can make a tax-deductible donation any time at: https://www.givenow.com.au/tyoplayon For now: Merry Christmas, Happy New Year – and here's to 60 more years, for the love of music. ❤

A reel of TYO's 60th anniversary concert in the stunning St John's Launceston, featuring the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra, TYO Alumni musicians, the TYO Tasmanian Youth Chorale and the singers of Crescendo Choir. The 30 August 2025 concert featured the premiere of Paul Jarman's orchestration of The Mountain, commissioned by TYO for the 60th anniversary celebrations. All audio recorded live on the day.

‘TYO in the Goods Shed’ has become a much-loved annual event – and 2024 reminded us why! :) On Sunday 24 November 2024, Hobart’s fabulous heritage Goods Shed, decked out in trees and fairy lights, hosted four hours of non-stop performances by 110 outstanding young musicians from the ensembles, chorales and chamber groups of Tasmanian Youth Orchestras (TYO); and Devonport guests Crescendo Music Hub. HUGE thanks to event sponsors City of Hobart, Cripps and Total Eyecare, who partnered with TYO to make this fabulous day possible! The day culminated in an en masse filmed performance of a ‘Tassie 12 Days of Christmas’, featuring the combined forces of TYO Camerata Strings, TYO Sinfonietta, TYO Tasmanian Junior & Youth Chorales, TYO Chamber Orchestra, Crescendo Choir and Crescendo Winds. Find the Tassie 12 Days at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN9gDvwu5TA and in the meantime, enjoy some highlights from the day!

Not a partridge or a pear tree in sight! TYO's Tassie 12 Days of Christmas showcases a cast of Tassie critters, drawn by renowned artist – and TYO's very own Chorales Champion! – Kaye Green. Conducted by Jack Machin and filmed in the Goods Shed, Hobart on 24 November 2024, this performance features the combined ensembles and chorales of Tasmanian Youth Orchestras and special Devonport guests Crescendo Music Hub. TYO in the Goods Shed was kindly supported by event sponsors City of Hobart, Cripps, Total Eyecare; and our core program funders Creative Australia and the State Government of Tasmania through DECYP and Arts Tasmania. HUGE congrats to the musicians and singers of the TYO Tasmanian Chamber Orchestra, TYO Sinfonietta, TYO Camerata Strings, TYO Tasmanian Junior and Youth Chorales, Crescendo Choir and Crescendo Winds & Brass for such a fabulous, fun performance! Live performance filming and live edit: Caleb Miller of Mac40 Media. Critter artworks: Kaye Green. Video graphic overlays: TYO. Critters...from the endlessly captivating place that is lutruwita Tasmania. Copyright Tasmanian Youth Orchestras (TYO) 2024.

'To explore the universe and dare to dream...anything I dare to dream!' ❤ TYO is delighted to present this concert video of 'I Can Dream Anything', composer Paul Jarman's homage to the magic of the silver screen. This gorgeous work was the perfect choice to end TYO's August 2024 'Movie Music Magic' concert in Latrobe. 🎶 This collaborative performance, under the direction of Conductor Alexander Rodrigues, features young Tasmanian musicians aged seven to 19 from the TYO Chamber Orchestra, TYO Tasmanian Youth Chorale, Crescendo Choir, Crescendo Music Hub and Burnie Stringalong Orchestra. The various ensembles rehearsed separately across 10 weeks before putting the work together for the very first time on the day of the concert. Bravi! This performance was filmed by Caleb Miller of Mac40Media on 18 August 2024 at the Latrobe Memorial Hall; and is released with the kind permission of the composer, Paul Jarman. The Conductor is Alexander Rodrigues and the Concertmaster is Eden Shapter. At TYO, we love creating opportunities for young musicians from around the state to connect, share their love of music and perform together – and we couldn't do this without the support of Creative Australia and the State Government of Tasmania through DECYP and Arts Tasmania. Thank you so much for making these statewide collaborations possible. Thank you to all these outstanding young musicians; and to everyone involved in bringing this performance to life! A special shout out to the wonderful Latrobe audience, who made the concert such a special experience for the performers with their warm and enthusiastic support. If you would like to explore this lovely work with your choir, orchestra or ensembles, you can find information and sheet music samples here on Paul's website: https://www.pauljarman.com/composition/i-can-dream-anything/

TYO is proud to present this stunning work about Tasmania's iconic Centurion Tree, performed by more than 150 young musicians and singers from the ensembles and chorales of Tasmanian Youth Orchestras and Crescendo Music Hub. Conducted by TYO Chamber Orchestra Conductor Jack Machin, this combined group performed 'Giant of the Forest' in Hobart's historic Goods Shed on 26 November 2023, as part of the annual 'TYO in the Goods Shed' event. Our thanks goes to composer Glyn Lehmann for kindly allowing us to perform this work; to The Tree Projects for providing the beautiful footage from the Grove of Giants; to Caleb Miller of Mac40 Media for the beautiful filming and video production; to Don Bates for audio; to the families of TYOers who so diligently support the musical development of their children - and of course to all of those who performed on the day. If your ensemble would like to look at performing this stunning work, you can find details on Glyn Lehmann's website: https://glynlehmann.com/Giant-of-the-Forest/ TYO also thanks and acknowledges Hutchins School for the kind provision of rehearsal venues for this program; and key supporters of TYO programs - particularly the State Government of Tasmania through Arts Tasmania and DECYP; Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra; UTAS and Creative Australia.

This performance is the world premiere of 'Late Spring's Remembrance', a work by 19 year-old Tasmanian composer Benjamin (Benji) Raymond. The work was premiered on 26 November 2023 by the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Christopher Bearman OAM. The performance was part of TYO's 'Rustica' concert in Hobart's historic Goods Shed; and was filmed by Mac40 Media. Benji says: "'Late Spring’s Remembrance' is a contribution to Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day in Australia, which falls on 11 November. This composition pays its respects to the many soldiers in Australia who lost their lives in the line of military duty. The piece contains six tempos in total. The reason for this is to provide listeners with an idea of the different themes, and flourishes of the context and different themes all throughout the piece." Benjamin Raymond, 19, is studying music at the University of Tasmania; including studying composition with Dr Maria Grenfell. Benji began to play the flute in Grade 5 for Southern Tasmania’s Combined Primary Schools Concert Band program, started playing piano soon afterwards, and for the past two years has been expanding his interest and skills in percussion. Benji began composing in Grade 9 as part of his studies in high school music class and says he was 'ineluctably' drawn to composition. It was exciting and compelling and could feel it expanding his mind in thrilling ways: “I hear the music instantly in my mind. I hear the melody and the chords and the parts for all the instruments.” Benjamin’s dream and heart’s desire is to pursue a career in composition for films, classical concerts, and maybe to compose a future theme for the Olympic games.

'Fly Little Birdie,' by Australian composer Katherine Ruhle, is performed here by the youngest members of TYO - the TYO Tasmanian Junior Chorale, under the direction of Hugo Pieri. Katherine Ruhle's works are a favourite option for young voices, as they offer engaging and accessible arrangements which support voice development in young singers. 'Fly Little Birdie,' by Katherine Ruhle TYO Tasmanian Junior Chorale, conducted by Hugo Pieri and accompanied by Myfanwy Macindoe. Filmed August 2022 by Caleb Miller of Mac40 Media. TYO acknowledges the support of the University of Tasmania in providing use of the Stanley Burbury Theatre. Subscribe to TYO's channel - @tasmanianyouthorchestras Find out more about Tasmanian Youth Orchestras Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasmanianYouthOrchestras Official Website: https://www.tyo.org.au

A short excerpt from Lily Boulanger's D'un matin de printemps, performed by the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra under the direction of TYO Chief Conductor Christopher Bearman OAM, as part of their Music at Midday concert. Filmed by Caleb Miller of Mac40 Media in Hobart's Federation Concert Hall, 26 March 2023.

A performance of 'Naiyi Nayawa', a work by Darkinjung Elder Uncle Gavi Duncan, arranged by Rodric White. Performed in TYO's 'Kaleidoscope' concert, October 2021, by permission of Uncle Gavi Duncan; and featuring guest First Nations artists Naarah (voice) and Leeroy Tipiloura (yidaki) with members of the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra, under the direction of Christopher Bearman OAM. Filmed by Caleb Miller of Mac40 Media in Hobart's Federation Concert Hall, 29 October 2021. Naiyi Nayawa Yhi Yugali Yellina Nayawa Yugul Yulumbu We together with Mother Earth celebrate the dance In this way we dance as one

'Little Blue Train,' by Tasmanian composer Stefan Karpiniec, is performed here by TYO Camerata Strings under the direction of Kim Bishop. The piece proved popular with TYO's Camerata students, while providing challenge and offering much scope to develop character and technical control over a variety of rhythms and articulations. There is a clear blues influence in the rhythm and harmony, and the tunes and rhythmic energy are shared through all of the string orchestra sections. Stefan Karpiniec is a Tasmanian composer who writes and arranges music for students, including orchestras, choirs and classroom material. 'Little Blue Train' by Stefan Karpiniec (copyright 1996) TYO Camerata Strings, conducted by Kim Bishop, ensemble tutors James Anderson and Jess Wright also play. Filmed August 2022 by Caleb Miller of Mac40 Media. TYO acknowledges the support of the University of Tasmania in providing use of the Stanley Burbury Theatre. Subscribe to TYO's channel - @tasmanianyouthorchestras Find out more about Tasmanian Youth Orchestras Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasmanianYouthOrchestras Official Website: https://www.tyo.org.au

'Molto pesante, with great lack of tact or taste!' is the score instruction to the timpanist in this fabulous piece by Launceston composer Fraser Deeth, who thought it would be a hoot to 'see what would happen if an overly enthusiastic timpanist was let loose on a perfectly good waltz!' This performance by the TYO Sinfonietta of 'Timpani Waltz - or why Timpani Don't Play Waltzes...' is a family affair: dedicated to the composer's parents and conducted by the composer's brother Angus Deeth. Filmed in Hobart's Stanley Burbury Theatre, August 2022. Cinematography: Caleb Miller. 'Timpani Waltz: or - why Timpani Don't Play Waltzes' by Fraser Deeth Performed by the TYO Sinfonietta, conducted by Angus Deeth TYO acknowledges the support of the University of Tasmania in providing use of the Stanley Burbury Theatre. Subscribe to TYO's channel - @Tasmanian Youth Orchestras Find out more about Tasmanian Youth Orchestras Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasmanianYouthOrchestras Official Website: https://www.tyo.org.au