NSW Public Schools Recorder Camp

Region: Metropolitan South | Stanwell Tops
Years 5 to 12
Local arts program Music
Tags: High potential and gifted (HPGE)

Students from NSW public schools in Years 5 to 12 are invited to apply for the NSW Public Schools Recorder Camp.  This annual 4 day residential recorder workshop and camp culminates in performances at the Festival of Instrumental Music.

Students will have the opportunity to work with some of Australia's leading recorder players and educators to develop their music skills and recorder playing technique, learn historic and contemporary repertoire, and experience playing in a recorder orchestra and small ensembles. 

2025 dates

  • Camp dates: 5 pm Sunday 13 April to 5 pm Wednesday 16 April 2025 (School holidays)
  • Performance date: Festival of Instrumental Music, Tuesday 26 August (Term 3, Week 6)

Cost

  • TBC (sibling discount available)

Venue

  • Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops NSW 2508

How to apply

  • Applications for the 2025 camp will open in Term 1 2025.
  • Students who play recorder are welcome to apply, especially those who play treble, tenor and bass in addition to descant.
  • Students are required to have experience with playing their instrument and music reading skills.
  • Students with no extended recorder ensemble program at their schools are strongly encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Alicia Crossley
Coordinator
alicia.crossley4@det.nsw.edu.au
Luke Wallace
Student Music Programs K-8 Officer
luke.wallace20@det.nsw.edu.au
0448 262 659

Venue

Tops Conference Centre
Acacia Site
Stanwell Tops NSW 2508
Australia

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Recorder students playing as an Ensemble at Festival

2024 tutors

  • Susan Sukkar (recorder teacher, Director of FoIM Recorder Program, and Assistant Principal at Petersham Public School)
  • Alicia Crossley (ARIA nominated recorder player)
  • Daniel Murphy (DoE Music teacher and Suzuki recorder teacher)
  • Joanne Arnott (recorder player and tutor at the Central Coast Conservatorium)

All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the NSW Public Schools Recorder Camp, please email alicia.crossley4@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.