Music

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The music team
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Music workshops

Workshops cater to all levels, from beginners to experienced players. They offer diverse topics and techniques and provide a platform for continuous learning and improvement. Practical, professional learning empowers teachers to deliver exceptional music programs in their schools while our student workshops enrich musical knowledge and skills.

Browse workshop programs and upcoming opportunities below.

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Programs

Regional and rural NSW

Bandlink

Program Music
Years 3 to 12
A series of workshops consisting of large concert band and smaller tutorial sessions, led by professional tutors and experienced conductors.
Newcastle

Bandlink Newcastle

Program Music
Year 5 to 12
A 2 day workshop providing students the opportunity to play in a large ensemble under the guidance of professional conductors and musicians.
Young and Griffith

Bandlink Riverina

Program Music
Years 3 to 12
A series of 2 or 3 day workshops for students who play a concert band instrument to work with professional musicians to further develop their skills.
Singleton

Bandlink Singleton

Program Music
Years 4 to 8
A series of 2-day workshops for vocalists and musicians who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to work with professional musicians to further develop their skills.
Tamworth

Bandlink Tamworth

Program Music
Years 5 to 12

Bandlink Tamworth is a 2-day workshop consisting of large concert band and smaller tutorial sessions, bringing specialised skills to country NSW students from public schools. It is led by professional tutors and experienced conductors.
Orange/Dubbo

Bandlink Western NSW

Program Music
Years 3 to 12
A 2 day workshop for students who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to work with professional instrumentalists to further develop their skills.
Moore Park

Boys Vocal Program

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
Open to male students who love to sing and want to experience what happens in a recording studio.
Forster

Great Lakes and Greater Taree Music Workshops

Program Music
Years 3 to 10
An opportunity for student musicians to broaden their skills playing in a concert band. Students will experience sectional rehearsals while collaborating with other like-minded students and perform in a concert at the conclusion of the workshops.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Concert Band

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.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools String Ensemble

Program Music
Years 4 to 12
Students in the ensemble participate in a series of workshops and rehearsals culminating in a performance.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Program Music
Students in the ensemble participate in a series of workshops and rehearsals culminating in a performance.
Penrith

Greater Western Sydney senior music workshop

Program Music
Years 11 and 12 students
A full-day workshop for Years 11 and 12 Music 2 students from NSW public schools and their teachers delivered in collaboration with Penrith Con.
Moss Vale

Inspire

Program Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Years 3 to 6
Workshops for high-potential and gifted students.
Lewisham (The Arts Unit)

Instrumental and vocal ensembles staff applications

Program Music
Music teachers
The Arts Unit invites music specialists to be tutors, conductors, accompanists or directors for weekly music ensembles.

Music festivals professional development workshops

Program Music
Teachers
Practical professional learning workshops build teacher's capacity to deliver successful music programs in their schools.
Tamworth

New England Solo Performance Workshops

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
A 2-day workshop for solo artists to learn and practise performance skills as a soloist. Students learn the art of presenting for auditions and on stage. Students will participate in individual and group workshops. These workshops are conducted by industry professionals 
Wagga Wagga

Riverina Senior Music Workshop

Program Music
Year 11 and 12 music students and teachers
Participants develop their understanding of the concepts of music and explore music as an art form through performance, musicology, composition and aural activities.
Goulburn | Cooma

Senior Music Workshop – Goulburn and Cooma

Program Music
Year 11 and 12 music students
A full-day workshop for Year 11 and 12 music students from NSW public schools and their teachers to develop and enhance their knowledge of HSC music examination requirements.
Campbelltown

Shining Stars

Program Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Kindergarten to Year 12 students with a disability
Students engage in a relevant and meaningful arts education program.
South West Sydney

Shining Stars – Music

Program Music
Kindergarten to Year 12 students with a disability
Provides opportunities for students with a disability to engage in music workshops that caters to the needs, interests and abilities of each student.
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.

Taiko drumming workshops

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
These active and engaging workshops aim to educate students in Japanese style drumming techniques using the Taiko.
Orange

Western Senior Music Workshop

Program Music
Year 11 and 12 music students
A full-day workshop for Year 11 and 12 music students from NSW public schools and their teachers to develop and enhance their knowledge of HSC music examination requirements.
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Upcoming applications

Taiko drumming

Taiko drumming workshops – applications for unaccompanied students

Region: Metro, Metro South and West, Metropolitan South, Regional South
Years 5 to 12

Applications closing: Fri 25 Jul 2025

This program will educate students in Japanese taiko style drumming techniques. Led by our experienced tutor Graham Hilgendorf, director of YuNiOn.
Taiko drumming

Taiko drumming workshops – school group application

Region: Metro, Metro South and West, Metropolitan South, Regional South
Years 5 to 12

Applications closing: Fri 25 Jul 2025

This program will educate students in Japanese taiko style drumming techniques. Led by our experienced tutor Graham Hilgendorf, director of YuNiOn.
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Upcoming events

The flute section of an orchestra with a conductor

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Beginner Band – workshops

Penrith
Years 5 to 9

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)
This program is designed to allow 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.
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