Teacher Training: Conductor 101 with Gary Wain
Release your inner maestro in this one day professional development workshop.
Monday 12 Apr 2027
10:00am
Scotch Oakburn College
Launceston

Overview
Join the TSO’s full-day conducting workshop with musician, composer and conductor Gary Wain.
Our principal percussionist, Gary is an accomplished conductor and musician. He regularly conducts our family concerts as well as ensembles including Hobart Chamber Orchestra.
This workshop is ideal for music educators and ensemble leaders.
Topics will include:
- Find confidence in your conducting
- Problem solving on the podium
- Communicating musical ideas
Perfect for
- Music teachers
- Community ensemble leaders
Get a feel for the concert series
TSO for Schools Series
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Schedule
Full day workshop
- 9:30am Arrive
- 10:00am Starts
- 1 hour break
- 4:00pm Concludes
Tickets
One off tickets
Participant: $75
Event supporters
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has a proud tradition of creative partnership with the corporate sector.
Venue
Scotch Oakburn College
85 Penquite Rd, Newstead TAS 7250
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This event takes place in the north, on the banks of Kanamaluka as it flows to the sea
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ramped or step free entry
Artists
Led by
Gary Wain
Host
Conductor, musician and teacher Gary Wain has held the role of TSO Principal Percussion for nearly 40 years. Originally from New Zealand, he holds degrees in music and composition and has performed and taught percussion all over Australia. As a conductor he often leads TSO family concerts and ensembles including the Hobart Chamber Orchestra.





