Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Symphony Orchestra
The Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Symphony Orchestra participate in a series of full-day workshops culminating in a performance at the Arts North West Choral Music Festival.
The ensemble is open to interested musicians in Years 4 to 12 from NSW public schools.
The program will take the form of 6 full-day workshops leading to a performance at the The Concourse Chatswood of the Arts North West Choral Festival.
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2025 workshops
- Sunday 15 June (Term 2 Week 7) from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm at Penrith High School
- Sunday 17 August (Term 3 Week 4) from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm at Penrith High School
- Sunday 16 November (Term 4 Week 5) from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Penrith High School
2025 performances
- Term 3, Week 5, Wednesday 20 August – Sydney NorthWest Music Festival – Penrith – Cawndilla Concert
- Term 4, Week 6, Sunday 23 November – End of year concert, Penrith
Eligibility
To be eligible to be a part of the GWSPS Symphony Orchestra, you must be a member of either the GWSPS Concert Band or GWSPS String Ensemble.
Participation is by invitation from the GWSPS Instrumental Music Program Ensemble Director and Conductor.
Cost
There is no additional cost to be a member of the GWSPS Symphony Orchestra as this cost is covered through the students' participation in the GWSPS Concert Band or GWSPS String Ensemble.
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Symphony Orchestra, please email richard.sandham@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.
