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Orchestra and stage band – participants info 2024
The student orchestra and stage band are the two main instrumental forces that provide the accompaniment to the music in the Schools Spectacular. The student orchestra is comprised of approximately 65 auditioned Years 7 to 12 students from NSW Public Schools on string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The stage band is made up of approximately 18 auditioned Years 7 to 12 students from NSW Public Schools who play saxophones, trombones, trumpets, piano, bass, electric guitar, and drum set. Students are auditioned individually.
Key dates for orchestra and stage band
| Date | Time | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 16 Nov | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Student orchestra rehearsal | The Arts Unit, Lewisham |
| Sun 17 Nov | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Student orchestra and stage band rehearsal | The Arts Unit, Lewisham |
| Sat 23 Nov | TBC | Student orchestra rehearsal Student stage band rehearsal |
Fairfield RSL |
| Sun 24 Nov | TBC | Student orchestra and stage band sitzprobe | Fairfield RSL |
| Tues 26 Nov | TBC | Show week sound checks | Qudos Bank Arena |
| Wed 27 Nov | TBC | Second combined rehearsal day 1 | Qudos Bank Arena |
| Thu 28 Nov | TBC | Second combined rehearsal day 2 Dress rehearsal |
Qudos Bank Arena |
| Fri 29 Nov | 11:00 am and 7:00 pm | Schools Spectacular performance | Qudos Bank Arena |
| Sat 30 Nov | 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm | Schools Spectacular performance | Qudos Bank Arena |
