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IMP Camp 2026

The 2026 IMP Music Camp, held from 20 to 22 March at CRU Galston Gorge, is always a highlight of the Fort Street musical calendar. With three days of intensive music making, culminating in a spectacular concert on Sunday afternoon, this year’s camp was attended by 191 students with the largest year 11 cohort on record.

The students didn’t let the late buses stop them having fun with the traditional ceilidh dance on Friday night. On Saturday evening, the year 11 students hosted an entertaining talent show, wrapping up with their brilliant group adaptation of Copocabana. A highlight of the camp concert was the Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore, which would not have been complete without a pair of hammer wielding anvil players in high vis safety gear!

It was amazing to see how much the students were able to achieve in just three days. A heartfelt thank you to all conductors, teachers, and tutors involved in IMP Camp 2026 for giving up your weekend to share your knowledge and passion for music with the students.

  • The Ceilidh Band

 

  • Rehearsing the Anvil Chorus from Il Travatore

  • Wind Band rehearsal

  • Brass Band rehearsal

  • Orchestra rehearsal

  • Taiko drummers performing in the Sunday Concert

Upcoming Camps and performance opportunities!

  1. State Music Camps (Junior and Senior)

The Arts Unit’s State Music Camps provide an opportunity for high potential music students in NSW public schools to develop their performance skills under the guidance of expert conductors and tutors in a residential camp setting.

2026 Dates:

  • Senior State Music Camp (Years 8 to 12) – 28 June to 3 July (Term 2 Week 11)
  • Junior State Music Camp (Years 5 to 8) – 19 July to 24 July (Term 3 Week 1)

For more information: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/junior-and-senior-state-music-camps

Applications close: Friday 8 May

 

  1. State Wind Bands (Junior & Senior)

The Arts Unit’s State Wind Bands provide an opportunity for high potential and gifted music students in NSW public schools to perform in a state ensemble under the direction of expert conductors, culminating in performances at the Sydney Opera House.

Dates:

  • Senior State Wind Band: Workshops 19-21 September, Opera House performances 22 & 23 September.
  • Junior State Wind Band: Workshops 22-23 September, Opera House performances 24-25 September

For more information: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/state-wind-bands

Applications close: Monday 18 May

 

  1. State Choir

The Arts Unit’s State Choir provides an opportunity for high potential and gifted choristers to sing challenging repertoire with Australia’s leading choral directors. The choir is open to all NSW public school students Years 8 to 12, with no audition required, culminating in performance at the Sydney Opera House.

Dates: Workshops 2-4 August, Opera House performances 3 & 4 August.

For more information: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/nsw-public-schools-state-choir
Applications close: Friday 10 July