Music News
Choir Rehearsals
| Choir | Rehearsal Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 Choir | Mondays - 1:10pm in Platypus pod |
| Year 3 Choir | Thursdays - 1:10pm in Coral pod |
| Year 4 Choir | Tuesdays - 1:10pm in Eucalyptus pod |
| Year 5 Choir | Mondays - 1:10pm in Water Dragon pod |
| Year 6 Choir | Wednesdays - 1:10pm in Library Engine Room |
All students selected for the choirs have been notified via email and School Bytes. Thank you again to all students who expressed interest and auditioned. Each of the choir directors faced a difficult selection process, and we are very grateful for the level of interest. For Stage 1 Choir alone, the directors had 92 students to consider for 40 spaces.
Choir registration has been included in students' statement of account. A more detailed permission note will be sent via School Bytes to each of the Years 3-6 Choir members, with an outline of the respective music festival in which they are participating along with the relevant participation costs.
Ensemble Rehearsals
| Ensemble | Rehearsal Timetable |
|---|---|
| Concert Band | Mondays & Tuesdays, 7:30am in the Hall |
| Training Band | Thursdays, 7:30am in the Hall |
| Guitar Ensemble | Mondays, 3:05pm at B Block |
| Junior Chinese Music Ensemble | Wednesdays, 3:05pm in B Block Music Room |
| Advanced Chinese Music Ensemble | Thursdays 3:05pm in B Block Music Room |
| Stepping Stones | Fridays, 7:30am in B Block Music Room |
| Intermediate Strings | Wednesdays, 7:30am in B Block Music Room |
| String Group | Thursdays, 7:30am in the Hall |
| Orchestra | Wednesdays, 7:30am in the Hall - selected students have been notified |
| Chamber String Ensemble | Tuesdays, 1:10pm in the A Block Art Room (Paint Pot) - selected students have been notified |
Music program registration and Ensemble participation fees have been included in students' statement of account.
External Music Learning Opportunities
Symphonia Jubilate – Orchestras & Ensembles for Students (2026)
Symphonia Jubilate offers orchestral ensembles for NSW public school students in Years 3–12. The Symphonia welcome players of violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, baritone horn/euphonium, percussion and recorder. There is no minimum level of ability and no auditions, as the goal is to foster a safe and encouraging environment in which students can learn to have fun playing music together.
Ensembles include the Secondo Orchestra (primary school), Flauto Dolce (recorder),and Pizzicato (beginner strings). These are a wonderful opportunity for young musicians to build confidence, develop ensemble skills, and enjoy making music together in a supportive environment.
Rehearsals are held on three Saturday afternoons each school term at Hornsby West Public School, and students have the opportunity to perform in 2–4 concerts each year.
More information: https://artsunit.nsw.edu.au/local-arts-program/symphonia-jubilate
Enrolments: www.symphoniajubilate.com