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Primary Wind Ensemble

Region: Regional North | Newcastle/Lake Macquarie/Maitland
Years 3 to 6
Local arts program Public schools Music

The Primary School Wind Ensemble is for NSW public school primary aged students that currently do not have access, or have limited access (perhaps a very small or developing ensemble), to a band at their own schools.

The ensemble will target talent development for students from Years 3-6 that have a minimum of 12 months of lessons and are familiar with the workings of their instruments. Students are expected to receive weekly lessons on their instruments as students are expected to work on the ensemble music throughout the year.

The Primary Wind Ensemble also includes selected High Potential and Gifted students from local public schools who are gifted musicians, to act as leaders and mentors for each section of the ensemble. 

2023 student registrations are now open!

How to apply

2023 Rehearsals

  • The ensemble rehearses during school hours, from 9 am to 3 pm at the Newcastle Conservatorium.
    • Rehearsal 1 - Wednesday 29 March (This is a new amended date)
    • Rehearsal 2 - Wednesday 3 May
    • Rehearsal 3 - Wednesday 31 May
  • Music will be given out to students at the rehearsals.
  • Semester 2 rehearsal dates will be confirmed later in the year.

Cost

Primary Wind Ensemble 2022 collage

 

Enquiries

David Goeldner
Band Coordinator
Eleebana Public School
Email
DAVID.GOELDNER1@det.nsw.edu.au
Heather Williams
Arts Coordination Officer
Email
heather.l.williams@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0448 556 818

Venue

Newcastle Conservatorium
Cnr Laman Street and Auckland St
Newcastle NSW 2300
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Programs

Newcastle

Hunter Wind Ensemble

Public schools Music
Years 5 to 12
The ensemble provides an engaging and supportive environment for talented musicians to develop their musical skills and perform wind band repertoire.
Newcastle

Bandlink Newcastle

Public schools Music
Year 5 to 12
A 2 day workshop providing students the opportunity to play in a large ensemble under the guidance of professional conductors and musicians.
Newcastle / Lake Macquarie

Bandfest Newcastle

Public schools Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
An opportunity for school bands to display their progress over the year, observe other bands and receive constructive feedback from recognised musical experts.