Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Instrumental Music Program

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Instrumental Music Program

Region: Metro Metro South and West Metropolitan North | Penrith/Emu Plains
Program Music
Tags: Brass, Instrumental ensemble, Jazz, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools (GWSPS) Instrumental Music Program builds and extends the musical skills of students in Years 4 to 12. The ensembles operate over several full-day workshops on weekdays and weekends, with several performance opportunities. 

Applications are now open for these ensembles:

Students in the 2026 Concert Band and String Ensembles may also be invited to participate in:

Participation in these ensembles will involve additional rehearsals and performances.

Enquiries

Richard Sandham
Ensemble Coordinator and Conductor
[email protected]
Jack Tier
Arts Coordination Officer
[email protected]
0460 005 643
Penrith Selective High School

158-240 High St
Penrith NSW 2750
Australia

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Programs

Penrith/Emu Plains

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Beginner Band

Music
Years 5 to 9
For students who have no experience in playing a concert band instrument to have a 'taster' of what playing an instrument in a concert band is like.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Concert Band

Music
Years 4 to 12
An ensemble program which aims to provide high-quality opportunities for musical performance at local, regional and state events.

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Recorder Ensemble

Music
Years 5 to 12
This program will introduce all the concepts of music including pitch, beat, rhythm, tempo, structure, tone colour and dynamics as well as music reading skills through the recorder.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools String Ensemble

Music
Years 4 to 12
Students in the ensemble participate in a series of workshops and rehearsals culminating in a performance.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Big Band

Music
Years 5 to 12
An opportunity for talented musicians to play as part of a big band. The band rehearse weekly and perform at local, regional and state events.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Music
Years 4 to 12
Students in the ensemble participate in a series of workshops and rehearsals culminating in a performance.
Rooty Hill

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Singers

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

All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Instrumental Music Program, please email [email protected] so that we can assist.