Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles staff application form 2025

 

Applications are now open!

Applications will close on Monday 7 October at 5pm.

Staff applications for all 2025 Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles are now open to NSW Department of Education teachers, industry professionals and tertiary students.

Successful applicants will be notified by email on Friday 18 October.

Ensemble positions

Applications are open for the following positions:

  • Instrumental weekly tutors
  • Vocal weekly tutors
  • Weekly accompanists for vocal ensembles
  • Conductors and directors 

Weekly Ensembles

  • Monday Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) and Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) 4:30-7:00pm
  • Tuesday Senior Singers 4:30-7:00pm
  • Tuesday Junior Singers 4:30-6:30pm
  • Tuesday Jazz Orchestra and Stage Band 4:30-6:30pm
  • Thursday Symphony Orchestra and Sinfonia 4:30-7:00pm

Weekly rehearsals are held at The Arts Unit, Lewisham Public School. 

For all enquiries please contact:

Jacqueline Shaw
Music Projects Officer 5 – 12
The Arts Unit

 

 

 

Applicant details

Name

Background information

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?
Do you identify as a person with disability?
Is a language other than English spoken at home?

Application type

Ensembles

Instrumental Ensembles

Preferred roles
Instrumental Ensembles

First instrument

Second instrument

Vocal Ensembles

Preferred roles
Vocal Ensembles

Summary of music experience

Referee details

Please note: Stephen Williams and/or Jacqueline Shaw can not be your referee for 2025 ensembles. 

Authority to film and record

Responsible school or business unit and contact person

The filming/recording will be arranged by: The Department of Education, The Arts Unit

Contact person name: Jacqueline Shaw
Email: jacqueline.shaw@det.nsw.edu.au


Production company

The filming/recording will be done by: internally by NSW Department of Education ('department')


Project

Project described as above.


Medium

Referred to in this document as 'footage'.

  • Video (including audio)
  • Still photography
  • Audio only recording

Filming/recording start and end date

As per project date unless otherwise described.


Filming location

As per project location unless otherwise described.


What the footage will be used for

The footage will be used to promote the workshop or program and encourage support and participation in the workshop or program.

Publication media

In connection with the Project the footage may be used by the department in the following:

  • on departmental and school websites in school newsletters
  • in publicity materials published by the department
  • on the department’s social media accounts
  • in print digital and online newspapers and magazines
  • television
  • other.

What will be filmed or recorded

Performances, rehearsals, workshops, interviews, competitions, festivals in relation to the Project.

How the filming or recording will occur

Up to three cameras would be used, with external lighting and audio recording equipment.

Storage and access

Raw footage will be stored on NSW Department of Education secure servers, accessible only by The Arts Unit staff. Produced footage will be uploaded to Vimeo and cross published on Facebook and The Arts Unit website, accessible by the public.

How long can the footage be used for?

The footage will be available for use until the department considers it no longer fit for purpose

The footage online may provide cached on web browsers  and archived copies may appear after the department itself has ceased to post the footage.

Transportation

Not applicable.


Acknowledgements and consents

Filming/recording: I consent to the department filming me and recording my voice, performances, poses, and actions in connection with the project described above.
Re-records: if any re-recording or voice-overs are needed, I agree to make myself available to assist.
Use: I consent to the department using the footage of me for the Project described above, (including to promote the Project.
Video editing: I understand that the department may edit any video it records, including combining it with other video and audio and adding text or music for the project
Inspection:
I waive any right to inspect or approve any use of the footage before it is used.
Copyright: I acknowledge and agree that all rights in and to any content captured as a part of the project, including the copyright, are and shall remain the sole property of the department and I waive any moral rights under the Copyright Act 1968 in the video and audio.
Voluntary: I understand that participation in the filming and recording is voluntary and I will not be remunerated.
Online reposts: if the footage is posted by the department on the internet the department cannot prevent third parties from posting links.
Interpretation: references in this Acknowledgment to 'me' and 'I' are references to the person recorded in the 'student details' section of this form.

I certify and represent that I have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect; and (please select one of the following):

Authority to Film and Record

Please note that participation in the program is not dependent on granting authority to film and record (talent release).