Music

Music festivals

Festivals provide high-quality learning and performing opportunities for students and teachers from NSW public schools. Music festivals encompass instrumental and vocal ensembles, with students having the chance to learn diverse, challenging and fun repertoire with industry experts while coming together to share and celebrate their passion for music.

 

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GWS PS Concert Band performing at AACF at the Sydney Town Hall 2022

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Concert Band – workshops

Penrith
Years 4 to 12

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)
Young peopl in an ensemble of stringed instruments.

Festival of Instrumental Music – recorder preliminary rehearsals

Meadowbank
Years 3 to 6 students and teachers
  • Acacia rehearsal – Monday 23 June 2025, 10 am to 1:30 pm 
  • Banksia rehearsal – Tuesday 24 June 2025, 10 am to 1:30 pm 
  • Jacaranda rehearsal – Wednesday 25 June 2025, 10 am to 1:30 pm 
  • Mimosa rehearsal – Thursday 26 June 2025, 10 am to 1:30 pm
Young peopl in an ensemble of stringed instruments.

Festival of Instrumental Music – strings preliminary rehearsals

Meadowbank
Years 3 to 6 students and teachers
  • Acacia rehearsal – Monday 23 June 2025, 10 am to 1:30 pm 
  • Banksia rehearsal – Tuesday 24 June 2025, 10 am to 1:30 pm 
  • Jacaranda rehearsal – Wednesday 25 June 2025, 10 am to 1:30 pm 
  • Mimosa rehearsal – Thursday 26 June 2025, 10 am to 1:30 pm
group of young dancers on stage in pink and blue costumes

Snowy Monaro Performing Arts Festival

Cooma North
Kindergarten to Year 12

Thu 26 Jun 2025

  • Show A: 4:00–5:30 pm
  • Show B: 6:30–8:00 pm
The Snowy Monaro Performing Arts Festival brings together public schools from across Eden-Monaro and beyond, showcasing the incredible dedication and creativity of students from Kindergarten to Yea
A large choir and stringed ensemble of students performing at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House

Festival of Choral Music – preliminary rehearsals

Sydney
Years 3 to 6 students
  • Argyle rehearsal: Monday 30 June 2025, 9:30 am to 1 pm 
  • Australis rehearsal: Tuesday 1 July 2025, 9:30 am to 1 pm 
  • Barangaroo rehearsal: Wednesday 2 July 2025, 9:30 am to 1 pm 
  • Bennelong rehearsal: Thursday 3 July 2025, 9:30 am to 1 pm
  • Endeavour rehearsal: Friday 4 July 2025, 9:30 am to 1 pm
Pulse Deniliquin

Pulse Deniliquin

Deniliquin
Kindergarten to Year 12