Sydney Southeast Symphonic Winds
Students are auditioned from all over Greater Sydney to form a 100+ piece concert band. 2024 marks the 30th 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.
Sydney Southeast Symphonic Winds 2024 information sheet.pdf (PDF 373.7 KB)Important 2024 dates
- Nominations close – 26 April
- Camp – 3 to 5 June
- Cantabile Festival, Sydney Opera House – 19 August
- Showcase Performance, Sydney Conservatorium of Music – 3 November
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.
Eligibility
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 an online audition form to participate in this program.
Nominations will close on Friday 26 April
As part of the nomination process, Students should receive verbal approval from their 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.
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Enquiries
Venue
Caringbah North Public School
125 Cawarra Rd, Caringbah NSW 2229
Caringbah NSW 2229
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