State Wind Bands - student application form 2024

Applications for 2024 are now open!

Please note that the 2024 State Wind Band will operate under the guidelines from NSW Health and the Department of Education. 

Please complete the following form to apply to be a member of the State Wind Bands. Ensure you check the information you submit carefully, especially your email address as this is the main form of communication we will use. 

  • For Senior State Wind Band – Years 9 to 12, a minimum of Grade 5 or equivalent is required.

    They participate in workshops at The Arts Unit Lewisham, Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 August and perform at The Sydney Opera House Monday 12 to Tuesday 13 August 2024

  • For Junior State Wind Band – Years 5 to 8, a minimum of Grade 3 or equivalent is required.
    They participate in workshops at The Arts Unit Lewisham, Monday 12 to Tuesday 13 August and perform at The Sydney Opera House Wednesday 14 to Thursday 15 August 2024

Cost

  • Sydney metropolitan student participation fee - $110 (incl GST)
  • Students from rural & remote schools- $85.50 (incl GST) 

Applications are open to students currently enrolled in a NSW public school.

Applications close Friday 10 May 2024.

Contact

Luke Wallace
Student Music Programs K-8 Officer
luke.wallace20@det.nsw.edu.au
0448 262 659

Important information

In the event of injury, no personal injury insurance cover is provided by the NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. The department’s public liability cover is fault-based and limited to breaches by the department of its duty of care to students that may result in claims for compensation.

Parents/carers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the activity when deciding whether additional insurance cover is required prior to their child’s involvement in the program. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail insurance outlets.

Privacy notice

The information requested in this note is being collected by the NSW Department of Education. The department will use the information in connection with your child’s participation in this event for the following purposes:

  1. administration;
  2. communication with parents/carers; and
  3. for the health, safety and welfare of your child.

The department might share the information requested in this note with health care providers in the event that your child requires urgent medical attention. All personal information will be held securely and disposed of securely when no longer needed.

You have the right to access and correct the information you provide in this note. If you wish to do so, please contact The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1100 Locked Bag 1500, Petersham NSW 2049 

Specific privacy information

The department will use information about your child’s

  • Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status for the purpose of implementing its Aboriginal Education Policy.
  • Identified additional support information to ensure appropriate learning adjustments are in place.

The provision of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status or gender status is voluntary, and not providing either of them will not impact on your child’s participation. All other additional support information requested in this form is voluntary.

Student information

Gender
Please note we may contact this teacher as part of the selection process.

Instrument information

Please provide a detailed summary of your previous musical experience.

Parent/guardian 1

Parent/guardian 2 (optional)

Student background information

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?
Is a language other than English spoken at home?

Disability support information

Are there any special circumstances about the student that the program coordinator should know prior to enrolment?
Additional learning and support needs, including disability
For example, speaking and/or listening
For example, hygiene, mealtimes and/or health care needs social support to engage safely with others
Please indicate any conditions the student experiences
Is there a documented plan to support the student’s additional learning needs at school?
Please upload the student's plan to support additional learning needs, or email [email address linked].
One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, rtf, pdf, doc, docx, odt, ppt, pptx, odp, xls, xlsx, ods.

Principal endorsement

Behaviour code

We have read and understand the DoE Student Behaviour Code.

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: Luke Wallace
Email: luke.wallace20@det.nsw.edu.au

Production company

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

Project

The Department has advised that it will film, record and photograph students while they are participating in rehearsals, tutorials and performances.

Medium

Referred to in this document as 'footage'.

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

Filming/recording start and end date

The NSW Public Schools State Wind Bands will conduct workshops on 10 – 11 August (Senior) and 12 – 13 August (Junior), with subsequent performances at the Festival of Choral Music to be held at the Sydney Opera House on 13 – 14 August (Senior) and 14 – 15 August (Junior).

Filming location

As per project details above.

What the footage will be used for

The information published on any channel is for the purpose of promoting excellence in public schools NSW. These channels are monitored by NSW Department of Education staff and will remain active once published for an unlimited period due to the publishing nature of online content.

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, interviews, competitions, festivals in relation to the Project.

The Department has advised that it will film, record and photograph students while they are participating in rehearsals, tutorials and performances.

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.

Please email Luke Wallace at luke.wallace20@det.nsw.edu.au if you do not agree to and accept.
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Please note that participation in the program is not dependent on granting permission to publish (talent release)