Percussion // Australian Christian Orchestra
Christian Percussionists in Sydney
For Christian percussionists in Sydney — timpani, mallets, and the colour behind the orchestra.
Start with an enquiry. Audition and membership steps follow from there.
- LevelGrade 7+ AMEB
Your place in the percussion
The percussion at AChA
Percussion ranges from the thunder of timpani under a final chorale to the shimmer of a suspended cymbal or the precision of mallet work. In the Australian Christian Orchestra percussionists bring the drama and the detail to our sacred and concert repertoire.
- The commitment
- Monthly Thursday rehearsals, 7:00–9:15 pm. Concert preparation may include extra rehearsals.
- Where you'll meet
- UTS Building 5, 1 Quay Street, Haymarket.
Orchestra membership is $99/year, or $49 when renewing. Compare fees and payment options.
Looking for a young musician aged 11–19? Explore the youth pathway.
Your next step
Let's hear about you.
Start with the interest form. Grade 7+ AMEB (or equivalent) across timpani and tuned/untuned percussion is our guide. If a video is requested, showing your range across percussion instruments helps. Timpanists especially welcome.
- Tell us about your music in the interest form.
- We'll explain the next step. A video audition is requested if needed ($50).
- Suitable applicants are invited to a trial rehearsal.
- After approval, complete your membership and onboarding.
Percussionist questions
Do you provide the instruments?
Larger percussion (timpani, mallet instruments) is provided for rehearsals and concerts where possible, talk to us about specifics.
Do I need to read tuned-percussion parts?
For mallet work, yes. Timpani and auxiliary parts vary in demand by repertoire.
Bring your percussion.
Tell us about your experience and what you'd love to play. We'll explain the next step for you.