NSW Department of Education and Training: The Arts Unit

2009 Instrumental Music Ensembles

2009 Instrumental Music Ensembles Audition Results

Audition results for the 2009 Symphonic Music Ensembles (Wind Symphonies, Symphony Orchestra and String Sinfonia) are now available to view and download.  Please use the navigation buttons on the left hand side of this page to view your audition results. Acceptances are due by Friday December 5 2008.

 

Audition results for the Jazz ensembles will be posted on Monday 17 November 2008.

October Calendar Update

All current Instrumental Ensemble members should note that the Ensembles calendar has been updated. Please use the link on the right hand side of this page to view and download the latest calendar.

The Ensembles

Ensembles proposed for 2009 include:

  • Symphony Orchestra
  • String Sinfonia
  • Symphonic Wind Ensemble/s
  • 2 Stage Bands

Auditions are held in late 3rd term each year and applications are now open. Students playing all woodwind, brass, percussion and string instruments are invited to apply. There are also limited places for keyboard, guitar and bass guitar.

2009 Applications

Applications for participation in the 2009 Instrumental Music Ensembles have now closed.  Please contact Elizabeth Scott, Ensembles Coordinator, at The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1187 to enquire about vacancies and late applications.

 

All applicants (including current members) are required to download, complete and return a Student Application Form. Use the link below to access this form. Downloadable material on this site requires Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available to download free from www.adobe.com

 

2009 Instrumental Music Ensembles Student Application Form [.pdf, 53 KB]

2009 Instrumental Music Ensembles Staff Application Form [.pdf, 53 KB]

 

Applications for 2009 close on Friday 15 August 2008.

Rehearsals and performances

All ensembles rehearse weekly after school hours during term time. Rehearsals are conducted in central venues close to public transport.

 

A range of performances are scheduled throughout the year. Some ensembles may also undertake a tour.

 

Rehearsals are led by a team of talented and enthusiastic conductors and tutors.

Further Information

Enquiries concerning the Instrumental Music Ensembles program should be directed to Steve Williams, Instrumental Music Conductor at The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1186.


Contact

Steve Williams

Chief Conductor - Instrumental Music

Ph: 02 8512 1186

Fax: 02 9569 6878
send email

Calendar

18 February 2008
Rehearsals commence for Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Stage Band
Lewisham Public School

19 February 2008
Rehearsals commence for Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra
Lewisham Public School


21 February 2008
Rehearsals commence for Symphony Orchestra and String Sinfonia
Lewisham Public School

2008 Instrumental Music Ensembles Calendar [.pdf 87 KB]
Updated 16 October 2008

15 August 2008
2009 Instrumental Music Ensemble Applications Close