Music

Vocal ensembles

Led by a team of experienced conductors and tutors, teachers, and industry professionals, The Arts Unit offers many opportunities for vocalists to extend their vocal and performance skills in both weekly and state ensembles.

These vocal 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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Programs

Albury

Albury Riverina Choir

Program Music
Year 5 to Year 12 students
Students receive specialist vocal and choral training and participate in performances throughout the year. 

Combined Schools Musical

Program Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
Offering students a unique opportunity to engage in a high-quality staged musical without the logistical demands of individual schools organising their own production.
North Coast

Compass Music Festival – North Coast

Program Music
Year 3 to 12 students and teachers
A combined public schools performance at Wiigulga Sports Complex.
Rooty Hill

Greater Western Sydney Public Schools Singers

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
The Singers ensemble is an opportunity for vocalists to extend their vocal and performance skills in a weekly ensembles.
Newcastle

Hunter Ensembles Showcase

Program Music Visual arts
Years 4 to 12
A showcase concert of the amazing talents of our students from Hunter instrumental and vocal ensembles, as well as student artworks.
Newcastle

Hunter Singers and Hunter Trebles

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.
South Coast

ISER Performing Ensemble

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

NSW Public Schools Junior Singers

Program Music
Years 4 to 8
This is one of 8 weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is a junior vocal ensemble.

NSW Public Schools Senior Singers

Program Music
Years 8 to 12
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is a senior vocal ensemble.

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. 
Wagga Wagga

Riverina Central Choir

Program Music
Years 3 to 12
Members receive specialist vocal and choral training for participation in local and state performances throughout the year.
Sydney Olympic Park

Schools Spectacular

Program Dance Drama Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers
Schools Spectacular is an iconic cultural event incorporating students from diverse backgrounds and communities from the length and breadth of the state.
Chatswood

Sydney North Singers

Program Music
Years 5 to 12
The Singers ensemble is an opportunity for vocalists to extend their vocal and performance skills in a weekly ensembles.
Chatswood

Sydney NorthWest Music Festival

Program Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
An annual showcase of individual items and combined primary school choirs provides an opportunity to develop, refine and highlight music and performance skills in a premiere performance venue.
Newcastle | Maitland | Port Stephens | Central Coast

The Hunter Signing Choir

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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Upcoming applications

Riverina Central Choir Group photo 2023

Riverina Central Choir – applications closing

Wagga Wagga
Years 3 to 12

Applications closing: Mon 16 Feb 2026

Based in Wagga Wagga, the choir is open to public school students across the Riverina for high quality training and performance opportunities.

Sydney North Public Schools Singers – application form

Chatswood
Years 5 to 12
Application closing date
Led by a team of experienced conductors and tutors, In 2026 the Sydney North Singers is a new rendition of previous combined vocal ensembles that have operated in Sydney North.
state choir singing at FOCM

NSW Public Schools State Choir – application form

The Arts Unit, Lewisham | Sydney
Years 8 to 12
Application closing date
The State Choir is open to all NSW public school students in Years 8 to 12 and it is a combination of male and female voices.
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Upcoming events

Riverina Central Choir Group photo 2023

Riverina Central Choir – audition

Wagga Wagga
Years 3 to 12

Date: Wed 18 Feb 2026 (Term 1 Week 4)

  • Junior division (Years 3 to 6) 1:15 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Senior division (Years 7 to 12) 3:45 pm to 5:20 pm
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