NSW Department of Education

Music

Enquiries

The music team

The Arts Unit

music.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au

Music

Instrumental, vocal and state music ensembles, camps and workshops with industry experts and partners, and festival performances across the state allow students to express themselves as listeners, composers, and performers.

Explore current opportunities and mark your diaries for upcoming events using the music calendar on this page.

Digital resources

The Digital @ the Arts Unit resource library provides fun and engaging lessons for all students. Discover resources for every musician, from beginner to advanced.

Programs

Camps

Ensembles

Festivals

Performances

Teacher PL

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Upcoming applications

Sydney North Public Schools Band Program – applications still open

Locality: Belrose
Region: Metropolitan North

Years 4 to 12

Event Application Ensemble Performance Music

Tags: Brass, Instrumental ensemble, Jazz, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Apply now

Dates

Ongoing application

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Enquiries

Jennifer Power

Program Coordinator

jennifer.s.power@det.nsw.edu.au

Jack Tier

Arts Coordination Officer

jack.tier@det.nsw.edu.au

0460 005 643

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Sydney North Public Schools Band Program

Pulse Alive 2025 – principal choir nomination closing

Locality: Sydney Olympic Park
Region: Metro, Metropolitan South

Years 5 to 12

Event Application Festival Performance Music

Tags: All Ability Arts, Disability, Voice

Nominate for principal choir

Dates

Nominations closing: Mon 2 Sep 2024

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Enquiries

Peter Hayward

Arts Coordination Officer

peter.s.hayward@det.nsw.edu.au

Richard Sandham

Pulse Programs Support Officer

richard.sandham@det.nsw.edu.au

Pulse

pulse@det.nsw.edu.au

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Pulse Alive 2025 – principal vocalists nomination closing

Locality: Sydney Olympic Park
Region: Metro, Metropolitan South

Years 5 to 12

Event Application Festival Performance Music

Tags: All Ability Arts, Disability, Voice

Nominate for principal vocalist

Dates

Nominations closing: Mon 2 Sep 2024

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Enquiries

Peter Hayward

Arts Coordination Officer

peter.s.hayward@det.nsw.edu.au

Richard Sandham

Pulse Programs Support Officer

richard.sandham@det.nsw.edu.au

Pulse

pulse@det.nsw.edu.au

Related programs

Pulse Alive 2025 – showband nomination closing

Locality: Sydney Olympic Park
Region: Metro, Metropolitan South

Years 5 to 12

Event Application Festival Performance Music

Tags: All Ability Arts, Brass, Disability, Jazz, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind

Nominate for showband

Dates

Nominations closing: Mon 2 Sep 2024

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Enquiries

Peter Hayward

Arts Coordination Officer

peter.s.hayward@det.nsw.edu.au

Richard Sandham

Pulse Programs Support Officer

richard.sandham@det.nsw.edu.au

Pulse

pulse@det.nsw.edu.au

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Sydney NorthWest Vocal Ensemble – Season 3 – applications closing

Locality: Chatswood, Sydney and Sydney Olympic Park
Region: Metro, Metropolitan North, Metropolitan South

Years 7 to 12

Event Application Ensemble Music

Tags: Choral music, Vocal ensembles, Voice

Apply now

Dates

Applications closing: Tue 3 Sep 2024

The third season of the 2024 Sydney NorthWest Vocal Ensemble will involve the ensemble participating as part of the combined secondary choir for the 2024 Schools Spectacular at Qudos Bank Arena.

Students will need to attend one ensemble workshop, two combined choir preliminary rehearsals and four full days of performance week at Qudos Bank Arena.

Students who live more than two hours away from Sydney may be able to attend at one or more of the rehearsals virtually. This will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Season 3 participation fee: $220 per student (this includes all costume and prop costs to participate in the event). Any travel or accommodation costs are the responsibility of the participating student and their family.

To be eligible to participate in Season 3, students must be attending a school that is not already participating as part of the combined secondary choir for the 2024 Schools Spectacular. Exceptions to this policy may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, but all nominations must be endorsed by a school principal.

Please note, this ensemble is only open to individual students.

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