Music

Music

Instrumental, vocal and state music ensembles, camps and workshops with industry experts and partners, and festival performances across the state allow students to express themselves as listeners, composers, and performers. Available to NSW public school students, with both audition-based and open programs ensuring music is accessible to everyone.

Explore current opportunities and mark your diaries for upcoming events using the music calendar on this page.


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Upcoming applications

student playing violin

Hunter String Ensemble – applications

Newcastle
Years 5 to 12

Applications ongoing

A nurturing environment focused on consistent, high-quality achievement in music for student who play violin, viola, cello and double bass.
The Hunter Wind Ensemble performing in a church

Hunter Wind Ensemble – EOI

Broadmeadow
Years 5 to 12
The Hunter Wind Ensemble is a regional wind band for public school students in Years 5 to 12 in the Regional North Directorate.
The Hunter Wind Ensemble performing in a church

Hunter Wind Ensemble – expression of interest

Broadmeadow
Years 5 to 12

Ongoing application

The Hunter Wind Ensemble is for public school students in Years 5 to 12 providing an engaging and supportive environment for talented musicians to develop their musical skills whil
Teachers standing in a group with their arms bent, elbows out and palms around their waist,facing the floor

Music in Me 2026 – application form

Region: all
Teachers (Kindergarten to Year 6)

Applications for 2026 Music in Me mentoring program are now open.

Music in Me creates opportunities for every student to access quality music education in the classroom. It operates across remote, regional and metropolitan Australia.
Taiko drumming

Taiko drumming workshops – EOI

Region: Metro, Metro South and West, Metropolitan South, Regional South
Years 5 to 12
This program will educate students in Japanese taiko style drumming techniques. Led by our experienced tutor Graham Hilgendorf, director of YuNiOn. During these active and engaging one-day workshops students and teachers will learn about the taiko, playing in an ensemble and simple music arrangements, which culminate in performance work that can be taken back to school and shared with the school community.
The Hunter Signing Choir performing at Star Struck

The Hunter Signing Choir – applications ongoing

Region: Regional North
Students

Ongoing application

The Hunter Signing Choir provides social, educational and performing arts opportunities for students who are hard of hearing within the Hunter region.

Music calendar

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