Support the TSO

Connect with our orchestra beyond the concert hall.

By supporting the TSO, you assist us to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve, extending our reach into schools and regional communities and inspiring the next generation of classical musicians. Your support ensures that the TSO can keep classical music alive, and inspire musicians and audience members alike for generations to come. We would be delighted to welcome you as a TSO Patron and join our diverse range of donors who are also passionate about music.

AREAS TO SUPPORT

Pledge your support of the music you love by donating to one of the following areas detailed
below – Orchestra, Schools & Artistic Training, or Community.

ORCHESTRA

Play a key part in the TSO’s artistic vision for the future.

Whether the TSO are performing live or streaming online, we enjoy a reputation well beyond the shores of our island state and attract world-class musicians, guest artists and conductors to perform alongside our talented orchestra.

We have a strong reputation for championing new Australian works and pride ourselves on our diverse collaborations with both local and interstate artists.

Our 90-strong TSO Chorus is internationally renowned for its large choral works and has collaborated with iconic institutions including Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Hong Kong Philharmonic. Closer to home, the TSO Chorus maintain their local identity through partnering with local festivals and regional touring in Tasmania.

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SCHOOLS & ARTISTIC TRAINING

Inspire a life-long love of music learning.

Passionate about introducing the joy of music to everyone, the TSO offers a comprehensive education program to music lovers of all ages.

Whenever possible, the TSO takes musicians and ensembles to schools and community venues, and schools come to the TSO to experience tailor-made education concerts and attend orchestra rehearsals.

To complement these performances, we offer a range of online resources for schools and anyone wishing to learn.

The TSO is passionate about nurturing the next generation of composers and conductors with intensive training programs such as the Australian Composers’ School, Australian Conducting Academy and Louise Crossley Conducting Workshop, which provides a unique opportunity for them to work alongside a symphonic orchestra and to build an important toolkit to strengthen their future career.

The TSO Rising Star Competition provides an exciting opportunity for students studying classical instruments or vocalists. Eligible Tasmanian students audition for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra in a concert event.

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COMMUNITY

Make an impact in your Community.

Ensure we connect all Tasmanians with a love of music.

Our TSO To You program enables Tasmanians from all corners of the state an opportunity to experience the TSO. This is done through pop-up performances at community halls and aged care facilities, as well as workshops by our Community Ambassador Musicians and Live Screening events of our Federation Concert Hall performances.

Our Community Rehearsal is always a popular event on the TSO Calendar where TSO musicians rehearse side-by-side with community members from around the state.

TSO's Growing Pain in the Arts is a skills development program for Tasmania’s small to medium creative sector. This workshop series provides a wonderful opportunity to develop knowledge and experience in a variety of critical areas, which in turn collectively strengthens the creative spirit in Tasmania.

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Support the TSO

Connect with our orchestra beyond the concert hall.

By supporting the TSO, you assist us to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve, extending our reach into schools and regional communities and inspiring the next generation of classical musicians.

Pledge your support by donating to one of the following areas detailed below – Orchestra, Schools & Artistic Training, or Community.

AREAS TO SUPPORT

Feel like a part of you is on stage with us.

Donate to the Orchestra Fund

Supporting the TSO Orchestra Fund means you’re taking an active role in helping us bring incredible performances across Tasmania and beyond.

With your help, the same feelings that a truly great concert takes you on – connection, excitement, exultation – can be shared with others.

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Feel like you've inspired a child. (Because you have.)

Donate to the Schools & Training Fund

Donating to our Schools & Artistic Training Fund ensures primary school students all around Tasmania get to experience the joy, emotion and skill of live orchestral music.

Over 12,000 students experienced the TSO in 2024, and with your support we can continue to keep the attendance costs for students free.

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Feel like our roadie, but without the lifting.

Donate to the Community Fund

With your contribution, the TSO Community Fund can continue to connect with communities throughout Tasmania.

Last year we travelled over 2,700km, performing at aged care facilities, hosting local workshops, undertaking residencies and more.

Donate today to help us bring music to music-lovers and create incredible memories.

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"As a non-musician I love the opportunity to have a friendship with one of our world class musicians, and to learn and understand their life in music."
– Patricia Leary, Principal Double Bass Chair Patron

CHAIR PATRONS

As a Chair Patron you have the special opportunity to develop a wonderful relationship with your chosen musician, to learn about their artistry, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it’s like to be a professional musician in an orchestra. You will join a diverse community of patrons who share your passion and love for the music, and musicians, of the TSO. You can support a musician as an individual, or you might like to form a syndicate with your friends and family. Chair Patron support starts from $5,000 per annum and donations are fully tax-deductible.

Visit Meet the TSO to see our musicians and their Chair Patrons.

OUR VALUED SUPPORTERS

Huon Pine Patrons

John Cauchi AM & Catherine Walker
Anne & Don Challen AM
Jane Drexler
Rob & Tricia Greenwell
David & Catherine Hamilton
Marie Heitz
In Memory of Ian Hicks
Belinda Kendall-White
Patricia Leary
Penny Le Couteur & Greg Dickson
Ang Madden
Emma & Dom McNamara
Mountain Air Foundation
R H O'Connor
Andrew Parker & Caroline Sharpen
Rotary Satellite Club of Sandy Bay, Battery Point
Chris & John Sandow
The Seidel Family Charitable Fund
Dr Peter Stanton
TasPlates
Dr Hilary Wallace
Anonymous (2)

Sassafras Patrons

Cath Adams & Steve Craft
Damian Bugg AM & Jenny Bugg
John & Marilyn Canterford
Dr Joanna de Burgh
Emeritus Stephen Crump and Professor Kitty te Riele
Marc & Susan Duldig
Richard & Harriett England
Emeritus Prof Andrew & Dr Odile Glenn
Elizabeth Haworth & John Diment
Suzanne Kirkham
John Langford
Diane Matthews
Anthony J McGee AM
Louise & Tim Mooney AM
Bruce Neill & Penny Clive
Bill Oakley OAM
Jan & Alan Rees
Dr David & Mrs Glenys Rich
Dr John & Mrs Barbara Roberts
James and Jacqueline Roberts-Thomson
Dr Di Stow
Michelle Warren
Deirdre & Trevor Wise
Anonymous (3)

Leatherwood Patrons

Andrew Bennett
Suzanne & Martin Betts
Peter Brooks
Elizabeth Bugg
Janet Carding
Helen Carrig
George & Jan Casimaty
Dr Josh & Wendy Cocker
Prof Mike Coffin
Beth Coombe
Stephanie Cooper
Simon Coultas
Vicki Cowles & Josef Neuschwanger
Nick & Janet Cretan
David Davey & Annick Ansselin
Allanah Dopson
Roger Fisher
TJ Foster
Giameos Constructions & Developments
Mr Tony Hagar
Amelia Hagger
Ms Keri Handley & Mr Frank Martin
Susan Hawick AM
Dr Donald Hempton
Peter & Jeanne Hepburn
Janet Holmes à Court AC
Dr David & Donna Humphries
Don & Christine Jeffrey
Prof Matthew Jose
Paavo Jumppanen
Veronica Keach
Judith Ker
Yury Kudryavtsev

Betty Kuhl
Harvey Lennon
David Lloyd
Marilla Lowe
Linda & Martin Luther
Dr Katherine Marsden
Maggie McKerracher
Margret Monks
Sarah Morrisby
Professor Robert Morris-Nunn
Alison Nadebaum
Jan Nicholas
Sindi O'Hara & Peter Pickett
Alison E Parsons
Catherine Prideaux
Helen Ross & Margaret Whiteside
Margaret Sallis
Deirdre Schoe
Dr Johannes Schonborn
Jenny Scott
Dick & Sue Shoobridge
Christopher Spiegel
Tony Stacey AM & Mrs Jeanette Stacey
Mr Ken Stanton
Janet Tomlinson
Rowland Turner
Frances Underwood
John Usher OAM
Hank & Elizabeth van Herk
Kim Waldock
Jacqui Walkden
Dr Michael Wilkinson
Geoff & Vicki Willis
Lindsay & Rae Young
Jane Zimmerman
Anonymous (7)

Blackwood Patrons

Simon Allston & Janeil Hall
Jacqui Blowfield
Kim Boyer
Dr Nicholas Brodie
Robert and Lisa Brodribb
Deborah Brook
Cameron Bryer
Jenny & Ian Burleigh
Victoria Burley
Roger Carrington
Dr Helen Chick
Heather & Christopher Chong
Gail Cork
Janet Crane
Amy Crosby
Jane Edmanson OAM
Ms Gail Friesen
Dr Brita Hansen & Frank Halley
Susie Harrison
Shirley Honeysett
Peter Hordern

Ross Kelly
Mary Ellen i m Kerensa
Richard & Julia Metcalf
Gisele O'Byrne AM
Tony Purdon
School for Seniors Rosny
John Sexton
Dr Tanya Stephens
Priscilla Travers
Jeanette Tremayne
Residents of Vaucluse Gardens
Judith Waldock
Jane Wilcox
Polly Woods
Dr Rosemary Yeoland
Anonymous (9)

Silver Wattle Patrons

Trevor & Barbara Abbott
Michael Alchin
Chris Andrews & Jill-Maree Geeves
May Backhouse
Dennis Bewsher
Dixie Brodribb
Elizabeth Chelkowska
Christine Coombe
G. D. Couninis
Tony & Kate Dell
Heather Ebbott
Sam Finlay
Sari Goddam
John Heathcote & Mary Feeley
Sharron Hewer
Ann Hopkins
Linda Jackson
Peter Jarvis & Ans van Heijster
Louise Klein
Sue Kremer
Ted Lefroy

Chris & Dot Lloyd-Bostock
William Lo
Rose & Thomas Marwick
Sandra Michael
Jane Monaghan
Dr Robyn Munro
Meriel Owen
Leone Paget
Shefali Pryor
Springhaven Lifestyle Village
Grant & Elizabeth Taylor
Diane & Neville Truskett
Judith and Rod Tudball
Julian Type
Dr Johanna Wadsley
Dr Roland Warner
Christopher Waterhouse
Anonymous (12)

Veronica Darby
Sieglind D'Arcy
Sonia De Courcy
Margaret Deguara
Elizabeth Delaney
Robin Direen
Kate Domeney
Mynie Donohue
Tom & Pauline Dorey
Nathan and Caitlin Duhig
Elizabeth Eden
Jennifer Ettershank
Klaus Felsche
Jill Finch
Bronwyn Fitzgerald & Guy Bylsma
Anita & Peter Flueckiger
Bernadette Flynn-Whitehall
Louise Foley
Glenn & Janice Forbes
Ferdie Foster
Pauline Foster
Peter & Sally Fowler
Graeme & Jane Frazer
John & Jill Freeman
Susan Friend
Lorene Furmage
Anthony Gardner
Gudrun Genee
Judith Giblin
Lynn & Richard Giddings
Barbara Jane Gilby

Louise Gilfedder
Joanna Goudie
Kate Greenhill
Judith Grieve
Jennifer Grose
Theo & Jan Haege
Helen Halliday
Ian Hargreaves
Rosemary Harle
Jan Harrison
Mary Harwood
Dr Geoffrey Haward AM
David & Shelley Hayton
Dr Jody Heald AM
Ian & Sandra Heard
Susan Hesington
Nicholas Heyward
Will Hohman
Robin & Anne Holyman
Jane Hudspeth
Dr John Humble
Gavin Hunt
Judy & Alan Hyndes
Amy Jackett
Prof Peter Jarman & Margaret Brock
Jennifer Judd
John & Connie Kay
Marie Keane
Maryanne Keating
Trisha Keith
Ann Kelly

Sumeena Keshow
Nigel Kidd
Julie & David Kirk
Ross & Catherine Kirkman
Barbara Kissling
Peter & Sue Klausen
Patricia Kleinhans
Margaret Lange
Richard & Ruth Langman
Elaine Lawrence
Janine Leake
Hayon Lee
Siobhan Lenihan
Suzanne & Stuart Lester
Judith Longhurst
David Lord
June Lory
Gek Low
Jack Machin
Lana Mack
Kate Mackie
John & Hazel Maddox
Jessica Marston
Veronica & Stanley Mather
Dr Milford McArthur
Leanne McDougall & Robin Smith
Marcus McEwan
Anthony J McGee AM
Mary McIlhenny
Maggie McKerracher
Andrew McKinney

Danielle McPhail
Graeme McShane
Anne Michell
Senator Christine Milne
Jane Monaghan
Karen & Monty Montague
Leon & Susan Morrell
Mr Ian Morrey
Clare Morrisby
Philippa Moyes
Helen Mueller
Ellen Naef
Anthony Newman
Angela Nichols
The Nichols Family
Lyn Nicholson
Pamela Nicholson
David Nissen
Jenny Osborne
Helen Owen
Sally Pace
Sister Carrie Page
Judith Palmer
Cynthia Parker
Bruce Parr
Phillip Patman
Glen Pears
Ivan & Deirdre Pearson

Martin & Sally Poole
Valerie Poxon
Ian Preston
James Puustinen
Possum & Chunky Pyne
David Ratcliff
Chris Rathbone
Jennifer & John Reid
Kerstin Reimers
Thomas & Caroline Remenyi
J Reznicek & R Death
The Roach Family
Clare Roberts & Mark Tarleton
Geraldine Rockliff
Kay Rodda
Chloe Roe
PJ & EA Rogers
Jean Ross
Phillip Salkeld
Dr A & Carol Samuelson
John & Janet Sands
David Shaw
Margaret Skowronski
Diane Smith
Dr Liza Snow
Elizabeth & Don Sorensen
Ainslie Sowden
Amanda Stark & Millard Ziegler

Dr Susan Steiner
Paul Stockwin
Peter Talbot & Lois Beckwith
Grant Taylor
Jean Taylor
Clifford Terry
John & Regula Tisch
Dr L Toiviainen
Diane Truskett
Dr Michael & Di Vertigan
Peter Viney
Elena Vito
Helen Vorrath
Mrs Louise Voss
Geoff Walker
Hilary Wall
Judy Wallace
Anne Warby
Joan Ward
Graham Wardle
Jen Warren
Robbin Waterhouse
Denise Wells
Alan Welsh
Kathlyn & John Wheatley
Sallyann Wheeldon
Christine Wilson
Pamela Windsor BA

Sharon Winters
Linden Wood
Graeme Young & Karen McDiarmid
Gillian Zacks
Fen Zhou
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Through all the various ways you support TSO, so much of what we do relies on you.

We offer our deepest thanks to all our Patrons and Friends.

Whether sponsoring a musician in the orchestra, or supporting our invaluable community programs, so much of what we do relies on you. We offer our deepest thanks to all our Patrons and Friends.

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Support the TSO

Connect with our orchestra beyond the concert hall.

AREAS TO SUPPORT

ORCHESTRA

SCHOOLS & ARTISTIC TRAINING

COMMUNITY

Support the TSO

Connect with our orchestra beyond the concert hall.

AREAS TO SUPPORT

Donate to the Orchestra Fund

Donate to the Schools & Training Fund

Donate to the Community Fund

CHAIR PATRONS

OUR VALUED SUPPORTERS

Huon Pine Patrons

Sassafras Patrons

Leatherwood Patrons

Blackwood Patrons

Silver Wattle Patrons

TSO Friends

Through all the various ways you support TSO, so much of what we do relies on you.

We offer our deepest thanks to all our Patrons and Friends.

Whether sponsoring a musician in the orchestra, or supporting our invaluable community programs, so much of what we do relies on you. We offer our deepest thanks to all our Patrons and Friends.

Interested in finding out more?

Get TSO News