Workshops are from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm at Penrith High School.

• Tuesday 13 May (Term 2 Week 3)
• Tuesday 20 May (Term 2 Week 4)
• Thursday 5 June (Term 2 Week 6)
• Thursday 12 June (Term 2 Week 7)
• Saturday 21 June (Term 2 Week 8)

Students will need to commit to all workshop and performance dates to participate in this program. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the ensemble director for students who have examinations which fall on the day of a workshop.

The program is open to any students currently enrolled in Years 5 to 9 at a NSW Public School who would like to play one of the following instruments:

• flute
• clarinet
• saxophone (alto, tenor and/or baritone)
• trumpet
• french horn
• trombone
• euphonium / baritone
• tuba
• percussion (tuned and/or untuned).

The ensemble is aimed at students who are absolute beginners on their instrument. No experience is necessary. Students will be provided with an instrument on loan for the duration of the workshop program and parents will be offered an option to continue with the loan should the student wish to continue on the instrument. 

Please note, this program is open to public school students from anywhere in NSW, not just in the Metropolitan North, South and West areas.

Students must complete the Greater Western Sydney Beginner Band application form to participate in this program. 

There is a participation fee of $175.00 (GST inclusive)including instrument hire to participate in the 2025 Greater Western Sydney Beginner Band program. This fee includes the loan of an instrument, provision of all music and equipment, access to expert tutorial staff and an ensemble performance shirt to be worn at the performance.

This fee will be payable via The Arts Unit's student payment portal on acceptance into the ensemble. 

Students are encouraged to approach their school for financial assistance if required.