Music

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Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles
The Arts Unit
music.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au

Ensembles

Regular music ensembles develop high-level music skills, while seasonal state ensembles meet for intensive rehearsals before festival performances. Expert tutors for all ensembles enhance the musical experience for students. 

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Programs

Albury

Albury Riverina Choir

Local arts program Music
Year 5 to Year 12 students

Albury Riverina Choir (ARC) holds regular rehearsals during which students receive specialist vocal and choral training and participate in various local and regional performances throughout the year. 

Combined Schools Signing Choir

Local arts program Music
Years 4 to 12 students
Students from Years 4 to 12 with some Auslan experience are invited to join the Combined Schools Signing Choir to perform at the Primary Proms concert.
Penrith/Emu Plains

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Beginner Band

Local arts program Music
Years 5 to 9
For students who have no experience in playing a concert band instrument to have a 'taster' of what playing an instrument in a band is like.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Concert Band

Local arts program Music
Years 4 to 12
An ensemble program which aims to provide high-quality opportunities for musical performance at local, regional and state events.
Newcastle

Hunter Ensembles Showcase

Local arts program Music Visual arts
Year 4 to Year 12
A showcase concert of the amazing talents of our primary and secondary students from the Hunter Wind Ensemble, Hunter Singers, Hunter Trebles and Primary Wind Ensemble. Student artworks from the Hunter Schools Art Collection are also exhibited.
Newcastle

Hunter Singers and Hunter Trebles

Local arts program Music
Years 4 to 12
Dedicated to nurturing and developing young voices and promoting Australian choral music by providing valuable musical opportunities for developing voices.
Newcastle

Hunter Wind Ensemble

Local arts program 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.
South Coast

ISER Performing Ensemble

Local arts program Dance Music
Years 7 to 11
Tour in a musical variety show for schools and community groups.

Instrumental and vocal ensembles staff applications

Program Music
Music teachers
The Arts Unit invites music specialists to be a tutor, conductor, accompanist or director for weekly music ensembles. Weekly rehearsals are held in Lewisham.

NSW Public Schools Jazz Orchestra

Program Music
Years 7 to 12 music students
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is an advanced jazz ensemble.

NSW Public Schools Junior Singers

Program Music
Years 4 to 8
The Junior Singers is a treble voice choir (SSAA). It performs at major events including ANZAC Day and the Schools Spectacular. Audition required.

Millennium Marching Band

Program Music
Years 7 to 12
The Millennium Marching Band is a dynamic group with a focus on fun and entertainment. Opportunities exist within the band for instrumentalists, dancers and rhythmic gymnasts.

Senior Singers

Program Music
Years 8 to 12
The Senior Singers is a premier student male and female vocal (SATB) ensemble. Proudly celebrating a long history of high achievement and performances. Audition required. 

NSW Public Schools Stage Band

Program Music
Years 5 to 12 music students
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is an intermediate jazz ensemble.

NSW Public Schools String Sinfonia

Program Music
Years 5 to 12 music students
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is an intermediate string ensemble.

NSW Public Schools Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE)

Program Music
Years 7 to 12 music students
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is an advanced wind band.

NSW Public Schools Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO)

Program Music
Years 5 to 12 music students
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is an intermediate wind band.

NSW Public Schools Symphony Orchestra

Program Music
Years 7 to 12 music students
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is an advanced orchestral ensemble.
Newcastle/Lake Macquarie/Maitland

Primary Wind Ensemble

Local arts program Music
Years 4 to 6
The ensemble will target talent development for students that have a minimum of 12 months of lessons and are familiar with the workings of their instruments. High Potential and Gifted students will also join the ensemble to act as leaders and mentors.
Wagga Wagga

Riverina Central Choir

Local arts program Music
Years 3 to 12
This ensemble fosters interest in choral music with members attending regular rehearsals and receiving specialist vocal and choral training in preparation for participation in local and state performances throughout the year.

State Choir

Program Music
Years 8 to 12
The state choir provides an opportunity for dedicated and talented choristers to sing challenging repertoire with Australia's leading choral directors. 

State Wind Bands

Program Music
Years 5 to 12 music students
The State Wind Band provides an opportunity for high potential and gifted music students in NSW public schools to perform in a state ensemble under the direction of professional conductors. The band will perform repertoire chosen to challenge and extend students' musical skills.
Belrose

Sydney North Public Schools Band Program

Local arts program Music
Years 4 to 12
This program consists of a primary concert band, secondary concert band and a jazz ensemble providing opportunities for musical extension and performances.
Sydney - various

Sydney NorthWest Vocal Ensemble

Local arts program Music
Years 7 to 12

This program allows individual vocalists to come together to form a choir for workshops and performances throughout the year.
Caringbah

Sydney Southeast Symphonic Winds

Local arts program Music
Years 5 to 8

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).
Strathfield

Symphonia Jubilate

Local arts program Music
Years 2 to 12
A symphony orchestra and recorder orchestra program that aims to provide students the opportunity to rehearse, learn and perform music from a diverse range of musical styles.
Newcastle | Maitland | Port Stephens | Central Coast

The Hunter Signing Choir

Local arts program Music
Students

The Hunter Signing Choir provides social, educational and performing arts opportunities for students who are hard of hearing within the Hunter region.
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