Instrumental ensembles
Weekly music ensembles foster advanced musical skills, while seasonal state ensembles gather for intensive sessions leading up to festival performances. Expert tutors enrich the experience for all participating students.
These instrumental ensembles are available to NSW public school students, with both audition-based and open programs ensuring music is accessible to everyone.
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Upcoming applications

Schools Spectacular – Student orchestra and stage band applications closing
Applications closing: Mon 17 Mar 2025, 5 pm

State Wind Bands – applications closing
Applications closing: Fri 16 May 2025

State Wind Bands – applications
Ongoing application
Upcoming events
Illawarra South East Regional Performing Ensemble camp

Schools Spectacular – Student orchestra and stage band video auditions due

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Beginner Band – workshops
Workshops are from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm.
- Tuesday 13 May (Term 2 Week 3)
- Sunday 25 May (Term 2 Week 4)
- Thursday 5 June (Term 2 Week 6)
- Thursday 12 June (Term 2 Week 7)
- Tuesday 17 June (Term 2 Week 8)

North Coast Music Camp

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Concert Band – workshops
All workshops are from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm.
- Saturday 14 June (Term 2 Week 7)
- Tuesday 5 August (Term 3 Week 3)
- Tuesday 12 August (Term 3 Week 4)
- Saturday 16th August (Term 3 Week 4)
- Saturday 15 November (Term 4 Week 5)
- Tuesday 18 November (Term 4 Week 6)
Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Big Band – workshops
CAPERS – show week rehearsals
CAPERS

Schools Spectacular – Student orchestra rehearsal
