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
    Adele Kozak
    Music Support Officer
    The Arts Unit
    music.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
    02 8512 1188

    Programs

    Symphony Orchestra

    Music
    Years 7 to 12 music students
    The ensemble is an avenue for talented and dedicated instrumentalists to represent their individual schools in a large instrumental ensemble setting.

    String Sinfonia

    Music
    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.
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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.