TSO for schools recognised in APRA AMCOS music awards

‘The TSO’s School Concerts program was developed to be educational and entertaining, while demonstrating to teachers how easy it can be to integrate music into the classroom,’ says the TSO’s Director Artistic Development Kim Waldock.

‘The concerts are supported with free online lessons for classroom teachers to share with their students, ensuring all children have access to quality music education. This is especially important in the increasing number of public schools without specialist music teachers.’

TSO chief executive Caroline Sharpen says the orchestra is on track to perform to more than 12,000 students in 2025.

‘We are well on our way to achieving our vision that by 2030 every Tasmanian child will experience their orchestra by grade 3,’ Caroline says.

The 2025 Art Music Awards will take place on Thursday 21 August at the City Recital Hall in Sydney.

As well as performances in schools, the TSO hosts school concerts in the Federation Concert Hall, including:

• Halloween Spooktacular on Friday 31 October
• Christmas Crackers on Wednesday 10 December.

These events are $7 per student and free for accompanying teachers.

Teachers can visit tso.com.au or email schoolbookings@tso.com.au.

The TSO's schools program is generously supported by Community Partners – Aurora Energy and Variety Tasmania and the TSO Business Collective.

Find out more about the TSO schools program here.