Music

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The music team
The Arts Unit
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Music camps

State music camps provide students with unique extension experiences in music. Students engage with industry professionals and participate in a variety of specialised performance and workshop experiences. Each camp is aimed at NSW public school students who love music and want to spend time with other like-minded musicians.

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Programs

Camden Haven

Camden Haven Bands camp

Program Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
An annual camp for public school students in the Camden Haven area, which provides expert tuition and the opportunity to perform in large concert bands.
Riverwood Downs

Hunter Creative Arts Camp

Program Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Year 5 and 6
Students expand their skills and experiences in the creative and performing arts.
South Coast

ISER Performing Ensemble

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

Junior and Senior State Music Camps

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
Residential camps celebrate all forms of music making and provide unique extension experiences for students studying music.
Tyalgum

North Coast Creative Arts Camp

Program Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Years 4 to 6
Students extend their skills and knowledge in creative arts.
Bonville

North Coast Music Camp

Program Music
Years 5 to 12

North Coast Music Camp is a 3 night intensive camp for vocalists and instrumentalists in Years 5 to 12 from NSW public schools.
Stanwell Tops

Recorder Camp

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
A 4 day residential music camp for students in Years 5 to 12 learning the recorder.
Wagga Wagga

Riverina Choral Camp

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
A wide variety of choral experiences and activities in choral learning are the focus of the camp, allowing students to enhance their knowledge and skills in music.
Murrumbateman

Riverina Strings and Recorders Camp

Program Music
Years 3 to 12
The camp is open to students who play violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar and recorder from beginner to advanced level players, including those not currently playing in a school group or orchestra.
Tathra

SCLC Music Camp

Program Music
Years 5 to 10
A 4 day camp for students with an interest in music and performance providing opportunities to learn, rehearse and perform repertoire facilitated by professional musicians and coordinators.
Rural and remote schools

Surround Sound

Program Music
Years 7 to 12
A band program for students in rural and remote areas bridging the gap and providing performance and mentoring opportunities to successful schools.
Dubbo

Western NSW Rock Camp

Program Music
Years 6 to 12
An opportunity for students to learn and perform with other like-minded students as they work with teachers and professional musicians on techniques and skills to enhance their musical and vocal ability.
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Upcoming applications

Students performing on a festival stage

Surround Sound – competition applications closing

Region: Regional North, Regional North and West, Regional South, Rural North, Rural South and West
Years 7 to 12

Applications closing: Fri 29 May 2026

The Surround Sound band competition is a contemporary music program for students in Years 7 to 12 attending NSW public schools in rural and remote areas.
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