2009 Vocal Ensembles

Applications are now being accepted from student vocalists who wish to be considered for participation in the 2009 NSW Public Schools Vocal Ensembles. The vocal ensembles are high quality and high profile groups which provide a wide range of varied performance opportunities for talented school-aged vocalists. In 2009, the ensembles will include NSW Public Schools Singers (School Years 8 to 12) and the NSW Public Schools Junior Singers (School Years 4 to 8). Involvement in all vocal ensembles requires commitment to weekly rehearsals, a number of performances and a possible tour during the year.

Performance Opportunities

In 2009, opportunities exist for the ensembles to be involved in performances at many major events including the ANZAC Day concerts, Opera House and Hills Centre concerts, Schools Spectacular, ensembles concerts and recordings for television and radio.

NSW Public School Singers (for students in Years 8 - 12)

Rehearsals for the NSW Public School Singers will take place weekly in 2009.

 

Membership is open to all students within the greater Sydney metropolitan area attending government secondary and central schools. An annual participation fee of $250.00 (incl. GST) is required from each successful applicant as a contribution towards the operating costs of the ensemble.

NSW Public Schools Junior Singers (for students in Years 4 - 8)

Rehearsals for the NSW Public Schools Junior Singers take place weekly at Petersham TAFE on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

 

Membership is open to all students within the greater Sydney metropolitan area attending government primary, secondary and central schools. An annual participation fee of $250.00 (incl. GST) is required from each successful applicant as a contribution towards the operating costs of the ensemble.

How To Apply

Interested students are required to complete and lodge an Application Form which is available to download by using the link below.

 

2009 Vocal Ensembles Student Application Form [.pdf, 33 KB]

 

While there is no pre-requisite AMEB/Trinity level required for participation in either ensemble, all applicants will have to sit an audition. Applicants will receive detailed audition information upon receipt of the Application Form.

Opportunities For Teachers

Involvement in the Vocal Ensembles program can provide teachers with a great opportunity for professional development. Teachers from government schools and students undertaking tertiary studies in music and/or music education that may be interested in taking on the role of a conductor, vocal tutor or accompanist are required to complete and lodge an Application Form which is available to download using the link below.

 

2009 Vocal Ensembles Staff Application Form [.pdf 31 KB]

Further Information

Should you have any questions in relation to the Vocal Ensembles program, please do not hesitate to contact Elizabeth Scott, Music Coordinator, by email at elizabeth.r.scott@det.nsw.edu.au or Ian Jefferson, Concerts Co-ordinator, at ian.jefferson@det.nsw.edu.au