Tamborine Mountain Orchestra, TMO
We are a friendly community orchestra at the heart of Tamborine Mountain
Sunday 30th November, 2025
Christmas Concert
Tamborine Mountain State High School
67-87 Holt Road
Try Out the Orchestra (TOTO)
Local musicians are invited to join the Tamborine Mountain Orchestra for a friendly “try out” experience this concert! Whether you’re a seasoned player or returning after a break, you’ll find a warm welcome and supportive atmosphere.
Rehearsals: Wed 12 & Wed 19 Nov, 7-7:30 pm at Tamborine Mountain State High School. Accessible music provided, come and enjoy making music with us!
Please email us to find out more.
Years History
About Us
Be part of us, established 1974
Started by Raymond Curtis and still going stronger than ever!
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Beginning
In 1974, Raymond and Eve Curtis had a vision. They met with Arthur Creedy at the Beaudesert Arts Council. At that time, there was no instrumental music in Queensland state schools, and to address this gap, Arthur Creedy was appointed Director of Cultural Activities for the Queensland Government. He provided a $300 grant to establish the Tamborine Mountain Youth Orchestra. Rehearsals began late in 1974 with just three players, under the baton of Raymond Curtis.
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Boost
The orchestra received a significant boost when Leon and Joan Hughes moved to the mountain in early 1975. Everyone in their family played music, adding a flute, clarinet, violin, viola, harp, French horn, and cello to the orchestra!
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Recent Years
In recent years, TMO has moved to the State High School with a dedicated stage and air-conditioning! We've embarked on some exciting projects, including two combined concerts with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Our orchestra continues to grow welcoming talented new musicians, but we are always looking for more! Having recently celebrated our 50th anniversary, we look forward to the next 50 years of making music together.
TMO Recent events
Part of the community for over 50 years!
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June 2024 - Birthday Party
The orchestra celebrates our 50th birthday with a spectacular concert, where many previous orchestra members joined us for the day and we performed the world premiere of “Rainforest Morning” composed by Raymond Curtis, the founder of our orchestra.
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October 2023
Tamborine Mountain orchestra entered the scarecrow competition for the first time
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June 2023
The Queensland Orchestra came back to the Mountain to collaborate with our Orchestra, and we played the premiere of “Jambreen”. A work commissioned by TMO, composed by Andrew Heading-Knight
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May 2021
Our first collaboration with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, working together with 12 QSO musicians, the Tamborine Mountain State High School Wind Symphony and our very own TMO resulting in a magnificent concert with 70 people on stage!
We had a ball! Music all the way. It was great to be entertained by the marvellous QSO Connect. They were amazing. Thank you, Andrew, (Heading-Knight) for writing such a beautiful piece of music, "Jambreen", we all loved playing it; so emotive.
QSO collaboration concert June 2023
Yesterday's performance was fantastic! The Scenic Rim is very fortunate to have so many talented musicians!
Don't Hesitate To Contact Us!
Do you play any instrument and would like to join the orchestra? Please contact us!
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A fantastic concert as per usual…Thanks everyone for all the rehearsals …..you sounded so Professional and Great