Sydney Southeast Symphonic Winds
Students are auditioned from all over Greater Sydney to form a 100+ piece concert band. 2025 marks the 31st year of the Sydney Southeast Symphonic Winds ensemble (formerly known as the Sydney Region Band). Our goal is to provide advanced music education and performance opportunities for children in Years 5 to 8 who are currently enrolled in public schools in and around the Sydney area.
The band has regularly performed at leading performance venues including the Sydney Opera House, Angel Place, Sydney Town Hall, Parliament House, Verbrugghen Hall and the Sydney Entertainment Centre, also representing the Department of Education at official events throughout Sydney.
The band hold a yearly camp where the students work with experienced conductors and tutors. Regular rehearsals are held at Caringbah North Public School. We also provide music teachers with professional development opportunities both as a part of the camp as well as through rehearsals and auditions.
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Enquiries
125 Cawarra Rd
Caringbah NSW 2229
Australia
Eligibility
Applications are currently open and will close on Friday 2 May.
Complete the audition form to participate in this program.
The program is open to any students currently enrolled in Years 5 to 8 at a NSW Public School who play one of the following instruments:
- Flute
- Oboe
- Bassoon
- Clarinet
- Bass Clarinet
- Saxophone (Alto, Tenor or Baritone)
- Trumpet/Cornet
- French Horn
- Trombone
- Baritone/Euphonium
- Tuba
- Bass Guitar
- Keyboard
- Percussion (tuned and/or untuned)
Please note, this program is open to public school students from anywhere in NSW, not just in the Metropolitan North, South and West areas.
Nomination process
Students must complete the audition form to participate in this program.
As part of the nomination process, students should receive verbal approval from their school ensemble director or instrumental tutor prior to applying. Should the application be successful, approval will be sought from the student’s school principal to confirm participation.
Cost
There is a participation fee of $600 (GST inclusive). This fee includes the 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 on acceptance into the ensemble.
Students are encouraged to approach their school for financial assistance if required.
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Sydney Southeast Symphonic Winds, please email adam.t.robinson@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.
