Upcoming Musical Opportunities – Applications now open!

There are some exciting, upcoming musical opportunities on offer including State Wind Bands, State Music Camps, State Choir, and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Brass Day. Fort Street has always had a strong representation in these ensembles and camps, and they offer wonderful opportunities for our musicians to expand their breath of repertoire and performance experience.

Applications are now open for State Wind Bands, State Music Camps and State Choir. These programs aim to provide high level ensemble rehearsal and performance opportunities to students and teachers from across NSW.

1. State Wind Bands 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

Teacher professional learning

There is an opportunity for teachers to join a professional learning program run alongside the student ensemble. Participating teachers will work with expert conductors and tutors to build their capacity as a band conductor and coordinator.

For more information and to apply, visit artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/state-wind-bands

All applications close Friday 10 May. Enquiries: Luke Wallace luke.wallace20@det.nsw.edu.au

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2. State Music Camps

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

Teacher professional learning

Primary and secondary school staff, peripatetic music staff and tertiary music students are invited to apply to participate in the State Music Camps in roles including conductors, ensemble managers and tutors.

For more information and to apply, visit: artsunit.nsw.edu.au/program/nsw-public-schools-state-music-camps

All applications close Friday 10 May. Enquiries: Jacqueline Shaw jacqueline.shaw@det.nsw.edu.au

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3. 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. 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 2024 and The Sydney Opera House Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 August 2024

Performances The Sydney Opera House Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 August 2024

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

Applications close Thursday 30 May. Enquiries: Jacqueline Shaw jacqueline.shaw@det.nsw.edu.au

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Con Brass Day 2024

The Con Brass Day 2024 is a wonderful opportunity for young Fort Street brass players to see behind the curtain of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

The Brass Department of the Sydney Conservatorium invites you to join us for a day celebrating all things Brass. On April 6, you can surround yourself with like-minded, passionate brass players while enjoying performances, warm up sessions, and masterclasses with the staff of Sydney Con. Perfect for high school students, teachers, or community musicians. The day will conclude with a concert featuring the Australian Navy Band and soloists David Elton (Trumpet) and Scott Kinmont (Trombone).

Follow the link for more information and to sign up – https://bit.ly/scm-brassday-060424