NSW Public Schools String Sinfonia

Years 5 to 12 music students

The String Sinfonia provides musicians with a nurturing environment focused on consistent, high-quality achievement in music. This intermediate level ensemble performs in the Festival of Instrumental Music.

Membership is by audition and successful students become a member of their ensemble for one year. All students must re audition every year to become a member of a weekly instrumental ensemble.

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Applications are now open

For further information and to apply for the NSW Public Schools Instrumental Ensembles, complete the following online application form.

Rehearsal details 

String Sinfonia rehearses Thursday afternoons, 4.30 pm to 7 pm at The Arts Unit, Lewisham

Annual cost

$450 per student

    Enquiries

    Steve Williams
    Student Music Programs Officer (Years 5 to 12)
    The Arts Unit
    Email
    steve.williams14@det.nsw.edu.au
    Phone
    02 8512 1186
    Adele Kozak
    Music Support Officer
    The Arts Unit
    Email
    music.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
    Phone
    02 8512 1188

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