Instrumental Music Programs

SAVE THE DATES: IMP Winter Concert Friday 28 June and IMP Summer Concert Friday 13 December

In Concert 2024 – tickets now on sale!

Families of students participating in In Concert 2024 can now purchase tickets for the performance at Sydney’s Town Hall on Monday 27 May at 7.00pm : Here

Other Opportunities

1. State Wind Bands – applications close 10 May

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. The rehearsal schedule is condensed to support participation from non-metro students, who will work with professional conductors and tutors in large ensemble and small sectional sessions to prepare for performances at the Sydney Opera House.

State Senior Band (for students in Years 9 to 12) Workshops at The Arts Unit, Lewisham Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 August. Performances at The Sydney Opera House Monday 12 – Tuesday 13 August.

State Junior Band (for students in Years 5 to 8) Workshops at The Arts Unit, Lewisham Monday 12 – Tuesday 13 August. Performances at The Sydney Opera House Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 August.

Cost: Sydney metropolitan student participation fee – $110. Students from rural & remote schools – $85.50. For more information and to apply, visit artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/state-wind-bands Enquiries: Luke Wallace luke.wallace20@det.nsw.edu.au

2. State Music Camps – applications close 10 May

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. During the week, students participate in both large and small ensembles, performing a range of engaging and high-quality repertoire with the camp culminating in a concert for families on the final night.

2024 dates:

Senior State Music Camp (Years 8 to 12) – 30 June to 5 July (Term 2 Week 10)

Junior State Music Camp (Years 5 to 8) – 21 July to 26 July (Term 3 Week 1)

Venue: Sydney Academy of Sport, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen

Cost: Sydney metropolitan student participation fee – $700. Students from rural & remote schools – $375

For more information and to apply, visit: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/nsw-public-schools-state-music-camps Enquiries: Jacqueline Shaw jacqueline.shaw@det.nsw.edu.au

3. State Choir – applications close 30 May

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. The rehearsal schedule is condensed to support participation from non-metro students, who will rehearse in Sydney across three days to prepare for performances at the Sydney Opera House.

Workshops: The Arts Unit, Lewisham Sunday 11 August  and The Sydney Opera House Monday 12 – Tuesday 13 August.

Performances: The Sydney Opera House Monday 12 – Tuesday 13 August.

Cost: Sydney metropolitan student participation fee – $110. Students from rural & remote schools – $82.50

For more information and to apply, visit: artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/state-choir Enquiries: Jacqueline Shaw jacqueline.shaw@det.nsw.edu.au

4. Boys Vocal Program – applications close 10 May

The 3-day Boys Vocal Program is a non-audition vocal program led by tutors Stuart Davis and Arlo Sim at Trackdown Studios at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, in Term 2 Week 6.

Open to all students in Years 5 to 12 who attend a NSW public school who love to sing and want to experience what happens in a recording studio. During the first two days of the workshop, students and teachers work on vocal warm-ups, vocal techniques, ensemble singing, filming a film clip and developing an exciting, harmonised repertoire. On the third day, students record the track with sound engineers at Trackdown Studios, where they experience the recording, engineering and mixing process. Following the program, the completed music clip and recording are available to all schools via the Arts Unit website.

Dates: Tuesday 4 June to Thursday 6 June (9.00am-2.30pm)

Location: Trackdown Studios, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park.

Cost: $90.00

For more information and to apply, visit: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/boys-vocal-program Enquiries: artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au