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.

Featured items for state music festivals

Program Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
Performance opportunities for outstanding instrumental and vocal items.
Newcastle

Hunter Ensembles Showcase

Program Music Visual arts
Year 4 to Year 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.
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.

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. 
Chatswood

Sydney NorthWest Music Festival

Program Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
An annual showcase of individual items and combined school choirs provide 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

state choir singing at FOCM

State Choir – application

The Arts Unit, Lewisham
Years 8 to 12

Applications closing: Mon 14 Jul 2025

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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