Percussion · Australian Christian Orchestra
For Christian percussionists in Sydney — timpani, mallets, and the colour behind the orchestra.
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.
Auditioning as a percussionist
Grade 7+ AMEB (or equivalent) across timpani and tuned/untuned percussion is our guide. A short video showing your range helps. Timpanists especially welcome.
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.
The percussionist plays in the Australian Christian Orchestra. See the full membership and audition guide, or explore upcoming concerts.