About the Schools Spectacular

The Schools Spectacular started in 1984 under the direction of Mary Lopez OAM. In 2008 the show celebrated it's 25th anniversary and Mary celebrated her 25th year as Director.

 

Featuring over 3000 of the State's most talented singers, dancers and musicians, the Schools Spectacular is a brilliantly choreographed and costumed production on an epic scale.  A 1200 voice choir, an 80 piece orchestra, over 1500 dancers, rock, jazz and brass bands and talented soloists from ages 5 to 18 are all woven into a seamless production.

 

Students from more than 250 public schools from around NSW rehearse for months in preparation for four shows over two days and nights.  Audiences witness the wealth of talent in our public schools, and the dedication, commitment and creativity of the teachers who nurture that talent.

 

This annual entertainment showcase has launched the careers of a host of Australia's most popular performers and has introduced tens of thousands of students from New South Wales government schools to the thrill of performing to capacity houses.

 

The Schools Spectacular is produced by the Arts Unit, NSW Department of Education and Training.  In 2009 the Schools Spectacular will see the show take a new turn under the direction of Peter Cook.