Wind Ensembles

Years 5 to 12

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.

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    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

    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
    Di Hall
    Arts Coordination Officer
    Tamworth Education Office
    Email
    di.c.hall@det.nsw.edu.au
    Phone
    0439 472 448

    Programs

    Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE)

    Music
    Years 7 to 12 music students
    Members of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble (SWE) have the opportunity to learn with some of the world’s most influential conductors, soloists, composers and educators. The group performs at events throughout the year.

    Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO)

    Music
    Years 5 to 12 music students
    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.

    State Wind Bands

    Music
    Years 5 to 12 music students
    The State Wind Band provides an opportunity for high potential and gifted music students in NSW public schools to perform in a state ensemble under the direction of professional conductors. The band will perform repertoire chosen to challenge and extend students' musical skills.
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