Music

Vocal ensembles

Led by a team of experienced conductors and tutors, teachers, and industry professionals, The Arts Unit offers many opportunities for vocalists to extend their vocal and performance skills in both weekly and state ensembles.

These vocal ensembles are available to NSW public school students, with both audition-based and open programs ensuring music is accessible to everyone.

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Programs

Albury

Albury Riverina Choir

Program Music
Year 5 to Year 12 students
Students receive specialist vocal and choral training and participate in performances throughout the year. 

Combined Schools Musical

Program Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
Offering students a unique opportunity to engage in a high-quality staged musical without the logistical demands of individual schools organising their own production.
North Coast

Compass Music Festival – North Coast

Program Music
Year 3 to 12 students and teachers
A combined public schools performance at Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Rooty Hill

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Singers

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
The Singers ensemble is an opportunity for vocalists to extend their vocal and performance skills in a weekly ensembles.
Newcastle

Hunter Ensembles Showcase

Program Music Visual arts
Years 4 to 12
A showcase concert of the amazing talents of our students from Hunter instrumental and vocal ensembles, as well as student artworks.
Newcastle

Hunter Singers and Hunter Trebles

Program Music
Years 4 to 12
Dedicated to nurturing and developing young voices and promoting Australian choral music by providing valuable musical opportunities for developing voices.
South Coast

ISER Performing Ensemble

Program Dance Music
Years 7 to 11
Tour in a musical variety show for schools and community groups.
Lewisham (The Arts Unit)

Instrumental and vocal ensembles staff applications

Program Music
Music teachers
The Arts Unit invites music specialists to be tutors, conductors, accompanists or directors for weekly music ensembles.
Tyalgum

North Coast Creative Arts Camp

Program Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Years 4 to 6
Students extend their skills and knowledge in creative arts.
Bonville

North Coast Music Camp

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
A 3-night intensive camp for vocalists and instrumentalists to participate in a main ensemble, choir and a choice of music electives, as well as recreational activities coordinated by the camp staff. 
Grafton

North Coast Singers

Program Music
Years 4 to 12
Dedicated to nurturing and developing young voices and promoting Australian music by providing valuable musical opportunities for developing voices.

NSW Public Schools Junior Singers

Program Music
Years 4 to 8
This is one of 8 weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is a junior vocal ensemble.

NSW Public Schools Senior Singers

Program Music
Years 8 to 12
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is a senior vocal ensemble.

State Choir

Program Music
Years 8 to 12
The state choir provides an opportunity for dedicated and talented choristers to sing challenging repertoire with Australia's leading choral directors. 
Wagga Wagga

Riverina Central Choir

Program Music
Years 3 to 12
Members receive specialist vocal and choral training for participation in local and state performances throughout the year.
Sydney Olympic Park

Schools Spectacular

Program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers
Schools Spectacular is an iconic cultural event incorporating students from diverse backgrounds and communities from the length and breadth of the state.
Killara

Sydney North Singers

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
The Singers ensemble is an opportunity for vocalists to extend their vocal and performance skills in a weekly ensembles.
Chatswood

Sydney NorthWest Music Festival

Program Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
An annual showcase of individual items and combined primary school choirs provides an opportunity to develop, refine and highlight music and performance skills in a premiere performance venue.
Newcastle | Maitland | Port Stephens | Central Coast

The Hunter Signing Choir

Program Music
Students

The Hunter Signing Choir provides social, educational and performing arts opportunities for students who are d/Deaf or hard-of-hearing within the Hunter region.
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Upcoming applications

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Pulse Alive 2027 – principal choir nominations closing

Sydney Olympic Park
Years 5 to 12 (in 2027)

Nominations closing: Fri 18 Sep 2026

The Pulse Alive team are seeking talented choristers from Years 5 to 12 in 2027 from NSW public schools to form the principal choir for Pulse Alive 2027.
conductor in front of ensemble

Instrumental and vocal ensembles staff 2027 – application

The Arts Unit, Lewisham
Music teachers

Applications closing: Mon 5 Oct 2026, 5 pm

Staff applications for all 2027 instrumental and vocal ensembles are now open to NSW Department of Education teachers, industry professionals and tertiary students.
Pulse Alive logo

Pulse Alive 2027 – massed choir nominations closing

Sydney Olympic Park
Years 3 to 12 (in 2027)

Nominations closing: Fri 16 Oct 2026

A massed choir of over 1000 students each night forms the backbone of this dynamic performing arts event which will play to an audience of over 3000.
A black and white image of students singing in a choir

North Coast Singers – launch day

Grafton
Years 4 to 12
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Join acclaimed music director Paul Jarman for an inspiring day of singing, learning, and musical connection.
The Hunter Signing Choir performing at Star Struck

The Hunter Signing Choir – applications ongoing

Region: Regional North
Students

Ongoing application

The Hunter Signing Choir provides social, educational and performing arts opportunities for students who are hard of hearing within the Hunter region.
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