CHORDS

Region: Rural South and West | Wagga Wagga
Years 3 to 6
Program Dance Music VET
Tags: All Ability Arts, Choral music, High potential and gifted (HPGE), Inclusive opportunities, Teacher professional development (PD)

CHORDS (Choral and Dance Spectacular) is a biennial event featuring local public school students in Year 3 to Year 6 in the Wagga Wagga area. 

Through a series of 4 performances featuring core choir, combined choir and a variety of music and dance performances, local students gain invaluable experience on stage.

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2026

CHORDS will take place in Term 4 Week 3 at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.

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Applications

All primary schools in the Wagga Wagga area are invited to participate in CHORDS. There is an opportunity to be involved in the massed choir or to nominate for one of the school dance items (songs will be allocated).

CHORDS is also seeking talented vocalists and dancers to be a part of the core choir and choir dance ensembles. Students will be nominated by their schools and will undergo an audition process.

All information will be sent to schools directly in Term 4 of the year prior to the performance.

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Teacher workshop and rehearsals

A teacher workshop will be held in Term 1. Here, choir teachers, will get a thorough and fun ‘walk-through’ of the repertoire of songs to be performed in CHORDS 2024. Hints, tips, ideas, experiences, and expectations will be shared to ease the uncertainty of leading a choir. This is an excellent opportunity to upskill in leading future choirs throughout your career!

Rehearsals will then be held independently at each participating school and directed by the teacher.

All schools will join for 3 cluster rehearsals, one in Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3.

Schools will engage in a technical run on the day of their performance in Term 4.

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2024 photos

A primary school massed choir singing on stage.
A group of primary school dancers dressed in blue costumes performing on stage.
Two primary school students singing on stage holding microphones.
A massed student choir performing on stage waving coloured flags from different countries.
A close up of a young student dancer wearing a red apron and hat with another student wearing a blue arpon and hat posed at their feet.
A group of student dancers wearing white shirts and different coloured skirts and shorts posing at the end of their dance.
A massed student choir in an semi circle singing behind 2 featured singers and a solo dancer on stage.
A small group of hip hop dancers wearing black pants, coloured shirts and low baseball caps.
A massed student choir in a semi circle behind a featured dance group wearing brightly coloured aprons.
Dancers kneeling or standing on stage in a final pose with their arms straight up in the air.
A massed choir performing behind a featured dance group who are wearing black tops and multicoloured ruffle skirts.
A massed student choir singin in a semi circle at the back of the stage with dancers wearing pale blue dresse performing in front of them.
A student dance group in fluro costumes behind a solo singer wearing all black.
A massed student choir performing on stage waving coloured flags from different countries.
A massed student choir singing on stage with a group of dancers wearing soft blue dresses in a gentle pose.
A close up of a student dancer wearing a white CHORDS T shirt and black pants.
A group of young primary school dancers wearing all black with gold stars posing with one arm up in the air.
A coloured geometric ball with gold dust and music notes floating around it.
A close up of a student dancing on stage.
Side view of students singing on stage as part of a large choir.
A close up of a group of students in the final pose of their dance.
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Enquiries

Cathy Crick
CHORDS President
Principal Uranquinty Public School
[email protected]
Kate Steyn
CHORDS Secretary
[email protected]
Judy Gollasch
CHORDS Creative Director
[email protected]
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

Burns Way off
Tarcutta St
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Australia

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A close up of a group of students in the final pose of their dance.

All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in CHORDS, please email [email protected] so we can assist.