IMP News

Application for 2024 Arts Unit instrumental ensembles are now open

The Arts Unit, which is part of the NSW Department of Education, runs a weekly program of instrumental and vocal ensembles based at Lewisham. Many Fortians have been involved in these ensembles in the past and they are a wonderful opportunity to make music with students from other schools, perform high quality, challenging repertoire, and work with highly experienced conductors and tutors. More information about the instrumental ensembles can be found here: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/instrumental-ensembles

To apply you can follow this link:

https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/form/instrumental-ensembles-app-2024

Information about the vocal ensembles can be found here: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/vocal-ensembles

Applications for the vocal ensembles will open soon.

Chamber Choir in world-record attempt at Elvis show

Last month, the Chamber Choir were engaged to sing backing vocals for the Biggest Elvis Show on Earth. Not only did they get to perform backing vocals with a professional band and Elvis impersonators, to a huge crowd in the Darling Harbour Theatre, they were part of a world-record attempt for the largest group of musicians and singers to ever take part in an Elvis tribute show.

Here is a backstage happy snap of the Chamber Choir, after they came offstage from a successful performance. It is great to see Chamber Choir beginning to return to professional-level gigs, post-pandemic!

Ethan Tsang performs solo at the Sydney Opera House

Also last month, Ethan Tsang of Year 7 represented Fort Street High school, performing as a cello soloist in the Argyle concert of the NSW Festival of Choral Music in the Sydney Opera House. Here is a photo of Ethan performing.

Numerous other Fortians did the school proud, performing in State Wind Band, Festival Orchestra, and the NSW Schools Symphonic Wind Orchestra. Mr Manchester and Mr Ockwell were also involved as conductors in these wonderful concerts! Congratulations to all involved!

Harmoni Sacred Concert coming up on 19 September

This concert at St Philips Church in the city will feature choral music spanning a millennium, performed by the group Harmoni and led by Fort Street’s very own Alex Pringle. The ensemble features many old Fortians and Fortian parents. Follow the link in the poster to book your tickets.