NSW Public Schools Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO)
The Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) has a long history of achievement in state and national competitions. SWO tours to regional NSW providing opportunities for exchange experiences with local students and professional learning opportunities for teachers.
NSW Public Schools Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) is an intermediate wind ensemble.
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.
Applications are now closed.
Ensemble standards
- Approximate standard for our intermediate ensembles (SWO, Stage Band and String Sinfonia) is AMEB grade 4+
- Approximate standard for our advanced ensembles (SWE, Jazz Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra) is AMEB grade 6+
How to apply
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.
Rehearsal details
SWO rehearses on Monday afternoons, 4:30 pm to 7 pm at The Arts Unit, Lewisham
Annual cost
$680 per student
Staff applications
Staff applications for all 2026 instrumental and vocal ensembles for NSW Department of Education teachers, industry professionals and tertiary students are now closed.
Successful applicants will be notified by email on Friday 17 October.
Enquiries
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the NSW Public Schools Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO), please email [email protected] so that we can assist.
