Open Rehearsal – John Williams
Go behind the scenes at a TSO open rehearsal.
Friday 30 Oct 2026
1:30pm
MyState Bank Arena
Nipaluna / Hobart
Overview
Open rehearsals are a great opportunity for secondary school students to observe the rehearsal process of a professional orchestra in real time. Your students will see and hear how the conductor and the musicians work together to prepare music for performance.
Held in MyState Bank Arena in Nipaluna / Hobart, this activity includes a welcome briefing about the music they will hear, and a worksheet to help your students get the most out of the experience. This a rare behind-the-scenes opportunity for your music students to look inside the world of professional musicians. It might even spark an interest in a career as a conductor, member of production crew or another job in the arts!
This open rehearsal lasts 60 minutes, with no interval. Rehearsal repertoire and end times are at the discretion of the conductor on the day.
Perfect for
- Secondary school students
About the music
Rehearsal repertoire is at the discretion of the conductor on the day. Students may hear any of the following works.
Get a feel for the concert series
TSO for Schools Series
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Schedule
- 1:00pm Doors Open
- 1:30pm Starts
- 2:30pm Concludes – note: end times are at the discretion of the conductor on the day
- No interval
Tickets
One off tickets
- $5 per student or teacher
- To book your school in please click "Book now". If you require an invoice please contact the Box Office directly to make your booking.
Event supporters
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has a proud tradition of creative partnership with the corporate sector.
Venue
MyState Bank Arena
601 Brooker Hwy, Glenorchy TAS 7010
Tasmania’s largest indoor venue, perfect for spectacular stage shows. MyState Bank Arena is where big name artists play when they come to Lutruwita / Tasmania.
This event takes place in the south, where Kunanyi stands above the meeting of river and sea
Wheelchair accessible
Ramped or step free entry
Level access
Accessible parking nearby
Accessible toilets
Artists
Led by
Leonard Weiss
Conductor
Featuring
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and TSO Chorus
First time bringing your class?
We love welcoming new people to our concerts! Here we answer some common questions about how it works.
Easy! Just select Book Now on the event page, where you’ll be prompted to enter your school details, number of students and teachers, and any access requirements.
- Free concerts and events can be booked immediately with no credit card details required.
- Paid Schools concerts and events are booked via the same process and will be invoiced directly to your school after booking.
Once your booking is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email with all relevant event information.
If your school or class is no longer able to attend, please notify the TSO Box Office as soon as possible. This allows places to be offered to other schools and helps us manage capacity and staffing.
Schools are responsible for providing appropriate supervision in line with Tasmanian Department of Education excursion guidelines.
As a minimum, TSO requires:
- Primary school groups: 1 teacher per 10 students
- Secondary school groups: 1 teacher per 15 students
Schools may choose to increase supervision based on their own risk assessment, student needs, or school policy.
TSO school concerts and events are presented at a range of venues across Tasmania. We always do our best to create an accessible environment for each event. You can see the accessibility information for each venue on the respective event page.
TSO school concerts and events are presented by experienced classroom music teachers and can be adjusted to support students with different learning needs. If you’d like to talk with one of our educators, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via schoolbookings@tso.com.au.
