{"id":6693,"date":"2024-04-12T04:59:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T04:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/fortstreet\/?post_type=article&p=6693"},"modified":"2024-04-12T04:59:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T04:59:06","slug":"instrumental-music-programs","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/fortstreet\/article\/instrumental-music-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Instrumental Music Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

IMP Camp\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>On the 29<\/span>th<\/span> to 31<\/span>st<\/span> of March, 165 Fort Street students and 22 staff and tutors came together for three days of <\/span>intensive music making. Students were privileged to be guided by an amazing group of tutors, including principal players of major orchestras. The camp culminated in a joyous concert at <\/span>CRU Galston Gorge, on Sunday afternoon, <\/span>finishing with Handel\u2019s \u2018Zadok the Priest\u2019 as the Camp Item involving all students. The performances were astounding and showcased the hard work, collaboration, and love of music-making of students and tutors alike.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Upcoming Musical Opportunities\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>There are some exciting, upcoming musical opportunities for Fort Street musicians to expand their breadth of repertoire and performance experience. These include the Sydney Southeast Symphonic Wind ensemble, Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Workshops, State Wind Bands, State Music Camps, State Choir, and the Boys Vocal Program. Fort Street has always had a strong representation in these ensembles and camps.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1.Sydney Southeast Symphonic Winds (SSSW)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SSSW auditions students from all over Greater Sydney to form a 100+ piece concert band.\u202f2024 marks the 30th year of the Sydney Southeast Symphonic Winds ensemble. The goal of the ensemble is to provide advanced music education and performance opportunities for children in Years 5 to 8 who are currently enrolled in NSW public schools in and around the Sydney area.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SSSW is open to students who play one of the following instruments: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone (Alto, Tenor or Baritone), trumpet\/cornet, French horn, trombone, baritone\/euphonium, tuba, bass guitar, keyboard or percussion (tuned and\/or untuned).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The band has regularly performed at leading performance venues including the Sydney Opera House, Angel Place, Sydney Town Hall, Parliament House, Verbrugghen Hall and the Sydney Entertainment Centre, also representing the Department of Education at official events throughout Sydney.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications close <\/span>Friday 26<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> April<\/span><\/b>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For further information about SSSW, and to apply, visit\u202fThe Arts Unit website: <\/span>https:\/\/artsunit.nsw.edu.au\/local-arts-programs\/metro-south-and-west-metropolitan-south-regional-south\/sydney-southeast<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Workshops\u202fon Monday 29<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b> April 2024<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music invites\u202f<\/span>secondary school students<\/span>\u202fto a workshop\/s on\u202fMonday 29 April 2024<\/span>\u202f<\/span>with members of the Jazz Faculty that will help to demystify the intersection of improvisation and composition. Led by guitarist, vocalist and composer, Jess Green, participants will explore techniques to connect improvising with composing, using Jess\u2019s compositions as vehicles for play and discovery. These workshops are open to all high school aged students, with no pre-requisites. Students will have opportunities to sing, clap and play their instruments in collective improvisation, as well learn from Conservatorium jazz students and lecturers about pathways to studying jazz at the Conservatorium.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These two workshops will be offered in a <\/span>hybrid format<\/span><\/i>: in person at the Conservatorium campus (<\/span>1 Conservatorium Road, Sydney)<\/span> and\u202flive-streamed for remote participants.<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/span><\/i> There is no cost for participants.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Workshop 1<\/span><\/i> (10:30 \u2013 11:15 am): Coordinating our body to make musical patterns. We explore a piece that draws on rhythms and melody that trace jazz to its African roots.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Workshop 2<\/span><\/i> (11:45 am \u2013 12:30 pm): Using imagery and text to create rhythm and shape collective improvisation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration:\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In person: <\/span>https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/eWWMHeTxh9<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remote*: <\/span>https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/1NiUn1iv4h<\/span><\/a> \u00a0<\/span>*live stream link will be sent to participants on Friday 26 April<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information<\/span>, and<\/span>\u202fregist<\/span>ration details, visit:<\/span>\u202f<\/span>https:\/\/bit.ly\/4ao6S2m<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.State Wind Bands<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Arts Unit\u2019s 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State Senior Band (for students in Years 9 to 12)<\/span><\/i>
\nWorkshops at The Arts Unit, Lewisham Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 August<\/span>
\nPerformances at The Sydney Opera House Monday 12 – Tuesday 13 August<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

State Junior Band (for students in Years 5 to 8)<\/span><\/i>
\nWorkshops at The Arts Unit, Lewisham Monday 12 – Tuesday 13 August<\/span>
\nPerformances at The Sydney Opera House Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 August<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Sydney metropolitan student participation fee – $110<\/span>
\nStudents from rural & remote schools – $85.50<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All applications close\u202f<\/span>Friday 10 May.<\/span><\/b>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information and to apply, visit\u202f<\/span>artsunit.nsw.edu.au\/program\/state-wind-bands<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enquiries: Luke Wallace<\/span>\u202f<\/span>luke.wallace20@det.nsw.edu.au<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong><\/span>State Music Camps<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Arts Unit\u2019s 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2024 dates<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Senior State Music Camp<\/em> (Years 8 to 12) \u2013 30 June to 5 July (Term 2 Week 10)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Junior State Music Camp<\/em> (Years 5 to 8) \u2013 21 July to 26 July (Term 3 Week 1)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Venue<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>Sydney Academy of Sport, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sydney metropolitan student participation fee – $700<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Students from rural & remote schools – $375<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications close\u202f<\/span>Friday 10 May<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information and to apply, visit:\u202f<\/span>artsunit.nsw.edu.au\/program\/nsw-public-schools-state-music-camps<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enquiries: Jacqueline Shaw\u202f<\/span>jacqueline.shaw@det.nsw.edu.au<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong>S<\/strong>tate Choir<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Arts Unit\u2019s 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Workshops<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Arts Unit, Lewisham Sunday 11 August 2024<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sydney Opera House Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 August 2024<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Performances<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Sydney Opera House Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 August 2024<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sydney metropolitan student participation fee – $110<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Students from rural & remote schools – $82.50<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications close\u202f<\/span>Thursday 30 May<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information and to apply, visit:\u202f<\/span>artsunit.nsw.edu.au\/program\/state-choir<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enquiries: Jacqueline Shaw\u202f<\/span>jacqueline.shaw@det.nsw.edu.au<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6.Boys Vocal Program<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u202f<\/span>3-day<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>Boys Vocal Program is a<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>non-audition vocal program<\/span>\u202fled by tutors Stuart Davis and Arlo Sim at\u202f<\/span>Trackdown Studios<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, in Term 2 Week 6.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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. <\/span>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\u202f<\/span>record the track<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>with sound engineers at Trackdown Studios, where they experience the recording, engineering and mixing process. Following the program, the completed\u202f<\/span>music clip and recording<\/span>\u202fare available to all schools via the\u202f<\/span>Arts Unit website.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dates:<\/span><\/i> Tuesday 4<\/span>th<\/span> to Thursday 6<\/span>th<\/span> of June (9.00am-2.30pm)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Location:<\/span><\/i> Trackdown Studios, Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cost:<\/span><\/i> $90.00\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications close Friday 10 May<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information and to apply, visit: <\/span>https:\/\/artsunit.nsw.edu.au\/program\/boys-vocal-program<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enquiries: <\/span>artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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