Wind Ensembles
The New South Wales Public School Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) and Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) perform at notable Sydney venues and tour regional New South Wales. Membership is by audition.

Applications are now open for the 2024 Instrumental Music Ensembles.
About the ensembles
The Arts Unit offers 2 weekly wind ensembles that rehearse weekly at Lewisham:
- NSW Public Schools Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) – advanced wind ensemble
- NSW Public Schools Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) – intermediate wind ensemble
State Wind Bands
The Arts Unit offers 2 seasonal ensembles for students who cannot attend weekly ensembles in Sydney.
- Senior State Wind Band (Years 8 to 12) – a minimum of AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent required
- Junior State Wind Band (Years 5 to 8) – a minimum of AMEB Grade 4 or equivalent required
Performance dates for State Wind Band:
- Senior State Wind Band
- Junior State Wind Band
- These bands perform at the Festival of Instrumental Music at the Sydney Opera House