Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Big Band
The Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Big Band is an ensemble for talented musicians in Years 5 to 12 from NSW public schools.
Students will need to commit to all seven workshops and the 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.
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2025 workshops
All workshops are from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Penrith High School
- Wednesday 11 June (Term 2 Week 7)
- Saturday 14 June (Term 2 Week 7)
- Wednesday 6 August (Term 3 Week 3)
- Wednesday 13 August (Term 3 Week 4)
- Saturday 16 August (Term 3 Week 4)
- Saturday 15 November (Term 4 Week 5)
- Wednesday 19 November (Term 4 Week 6)
2025 performances
Greater Western Sydney Music Festival
- Term 2 TBC
Sydney NorthWest Music Festival
- Term 3, Week 5, Tuesday 19 August: Burrendong concert, Penrith
- Term 3, Week 5, Wednesday 20 August: Cawndilla concert, Penrith
- Term 3, Week 5, Thursday 21 August: Pinaroo concert, Chatswood
- Term 3, Week 5, Friday 20 August: Wyangan concert, Chatswood
End of year concert – Penrith
- Term 4, Week 6, Sunday 23 November
- Term 4, Week 7
Eligibility
To be eligible to be a part of the GWSPS Big Band, 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.
Only the following instruments are invited to take part in the GWSPS Big Band:
- alto saxophone
- tenor saxophone
- baritone saxophone
- trumpet
- trombone
- piano
- guitar
- drums
- bass guitar.
Cost
There is no additional cost to be a member of the GWSPS Big Band as this cost is covered through the students' participation in the GWSPS Concert Band.
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Big Band, please email richard.sandham@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.
