Special Events

Brass, Percussion, Chorus

A kind of rhythm you can't find anywhere else.

Friday 24 Apr 2026

7:30pm

Federation Concert Hall

Nipaluna / Hobart

$15 and under for kids
$35 and under for students
$50 and under for adults
Gary Wain of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra playing a large drum with drumsticks, set against a vibrant, abstract background of swirling red, pink, and blue clouds, blending musical performance with artistic expression.

Overview

World-renowned choral director Simon Halsey returns to Federation Concert Hall, joining the TSO Chorus with brass and percussion for a program that sparkles with the joyful energy of Rutter’s Gloria and Te Deum and Vaughan Williams’s uplifting O Clap Your Hands.

Music by Lauridsen and Tavener adds beauty, calm, and spiritual richness, creating a moving celebration of voice, brass and percussion.

Perfect for

  • Anyone looking for the full orchestra experience
  • Chorus fans
  • Brass and percussion fans

About the music

Composer
Work

Rutter

Gloria

Rutter

Te Deum

Vaughan Williams

O Clap Your Hands

Lauridson

O Magnum Mysterium

Taverner

Hymn to the Mother of God

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Schedule

  • 7:00pm Doors open
  • 7:30pm Start
  • 20 mins Interval
  • 9:30pm Concludes

Tickets

One off tickets

  • Adult from $50
  • Student $35
  • 17 and under $15.
  • Concession and Seniors discounts are available.

Packages

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Venue

Federation Concert Hall

Ground Floor/1 Davey St, Hobart TAS 7000 (Access via Hotel Grand Chancellor)

Home of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra since 2001. The distinctive curve, golden Tasmanian timber, contemporary design and waterfront location set the tone for the ultimate concert experience.

An icon highlighting Southern 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

Venue presents mobility challenges

Accessible toilets

Assistive listening (hearing loop)

$0 Companion Card holder tickets

Note that if you can only walk/mobilise for short distances, we recommend seating in the stalls – lifts are not close to the main doors.

Artists

Led by

Simon Halsey is one of the world’s leading choral conductors, with an international career spanning Europe, the United States and Australia. A multiple Grammy Award winner, he has held senior roles with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestra.

Featuring

TSO brass and percussion

First concert?

We love welcoming new people to our concerts! Here we answer some common questions about what to expect.

Some people like to be right up the front where they can see the perspiration on musicians’ foreheads. Others enjoy being up the back, with an elevated view of the entire orchestra.  

While all seats in the hall allow for a great concert experience, you can choose to pay extra for the most popular seats in the house. These tend to be closer to the stage while allowing great views of the orchestra and soloists, who almost always perform on the lefthand side of the stage (when viewed from the audience).

We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the concert and allowing time for any traffic or parking issues (and to take advantage of our on-site bar).

If you’re running late, don’t panic. Our friendly staff will be there to usher you to your seat at the earliest appropriate moment.

You’re welcome to dress up to the nines, but we don’t expect you to. There’s no dress code. Jeans are as appropriate as tuxedos, and sneakers are as accepted as heels.

If you choose to have your ticket emailed to you, you do not have to print it. Your email ticket will have a QR code that our ushers can scan on the night. We suggest ‘flagging’ the email in your inbox so you can easily find it on the night.

Simply call, visit or email the Box Office and we’ll either re-send your tickets or arrange for them to be collected on the night.

The TSO Box Office is open 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday and you can email boxoffice@tso.com.au or call us on 1800 001 190.

You are very welcome to pass your tickets on to friends or family to use.

If you are unable to attend a concert, you may like to return your tickets to the TSO as a charitable donation. Please email boxoffice@tso.com.au or call us on 1800 001 190 (10am – 4pm Monday to Friday).

Concerts in the Federation Concert Hall have access to a Hearing Loop; accessible seating, toilets and theatre access; and assistance animals are welcome.  

For assistance please contact our friendly Box Office team at boxoffice@tso.com.au or phone 1800 001 190 (10am – 4pm Monday to Friday).

Wheelchair seating spots can be booked via our Box Office. Please phone 1800 001 190 (10am – 4pm Monday to Friday) or email boxoffice@tso.com.au.

Please note, wheelchair seats cannot be booked online.

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