State Choir

As part of the new Voices in Performance initiative, the Arts Unit is running a State Choir in 2009 designed to provide an opportunity for talented government school students to rehearse and perform demanding repertoire in a State ensemble under the direction of professional conductors at Australia’s most prestigious performance venue, the Sydney Opera House.

 

The choir is open to government school students in years 8 – 12 from across NSW. Singers need to have at least some previous choral experience (at school or within the community), a good sense of pitch and (if possible) some music reading ability.

 

Involvement in the State Choir program is aimed to enhance and extend students’ commitments within their own school community.

 

In 2009, the NSW State Choir will rehearse in Sydney on

Monday 19 October 2009 (all day)

Tuesday 20 October 2009 (all day)

 

and will perform at the Sydney Opera House on

Tuesday 20 October (evening)

Wednesday 21 October (evening)

 

Applications for participation in the NSW State Choir have now opened. Please use the link below to download a copy of the Application Form.

 

NSW State Choir Student application form [.pdf, 21 KB]

 

A $60 membership fee is to be paid with the acceptance of a successful nomination. DO NOT send money with your application form.

 

Students are expected to make their own travel arrangements to and from rehearsals and performances.

 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 9 September 2009.

 

Late applications will be accepted until Monday, 21 September 2009.

 

Application forms should be sent to:

Liz Scott
State Choir Coordinator
The Arts Unit
Locked Bag 3003
Summer Hill NSW 2130
Fax: (02) 9569 6878

 

For further enquiries please contact Liz Scott on (02) 8512 1187 or email: elizabeth.r.scott@det.nsw.edu.au