Orchestras

Years 5 to 12

Students have the rare opportunity to play orchestral repertoire to the highest standard. Performing regularly in a range of high profile concerts, multiple performance opportunities at Sydney venues are offered throughout the year as well as tours.

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Applications are now open for the 2024 Instrumental Music Ensembles. 

About the program 

Weekly instrumental ensembles are open to NSW public school students in Years 5 to 12 and rehearse at The Arts Unit, in the grounds of Lewisham Public School. 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.

The Arts Unit offers 2 weekly orchestral ensembles.

  • NSW Public Schools Symphony Orchestra – advanced ensemble
  • NSW Public Schools String Sinfonia – intermediate ensembles

Enquiries

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

Programs

NSW Public Schools Symphony Orchestra

Music
Years 7 to 12 music students
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is an advanced orchestral ensemble.

NSW Public Schools String Sinfonia

Music
Years 5 to 12 music students
This is one of eight weekly ensembles hosted at The Arts Unit, Lewisham. This is an intermediate string ensemble.
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All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in Orchestras, please email steve.williams14@det.nsw.edu.au so we can assist.