Music News

Ensemble Updates

  • Concert Band: Concert Band will continue rehearsals on Tuesday mornings for this term. (No Monday rehearsals at this time.)
  • Guitar Ensemble: Monday 18 November, in our new space on Main Campus -- B Block Art Room.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the music program.

 

We are so fortunate at Chatswood Public School to offer a range of music opportunities, including our Chinese Music Ensembles. Mrs Xue Bing Ellingworth teaches at our school and others in the area, and directs our Junior and Advanced Chinese Music Ensembles. 

 

 

We extend our appreciation to Intermediate Strings and our director, Ms Skala, for holding an open rehearsal this past week and welcoming the families attending Kindergarten Orientation. Intermediate Strings have been working diligently on new pieces: Vortex and Autumn from Vivaldi's Four Seasons

 

External Music Learning Opportunities

Sydney North Public Schools Band Program

Applications for the 2025 Sydney North Public Schools Band Program are now open.

The Sydney North Public Schools Band Program is run through the Department of Education - The Arts Unit, and provides extension opportunities for talented musicians from public schools in Year 4 to Year 12. Membership is considered an addition to a student's participation in their school band program. It is an expectation that all students who are part of the Sydney North Public Schools Band Program remain a committed member of any music ensemble programs currently operating at their school. 

Please read the audition requirements for each ensemble (links below) and choose the material that best suits your musical ability.

Concert Band Audition Material for 2025

Symphonic Band Audition Material for 2025

 

For more information: The Arts Unit website

Click here to apply for the 2025 SNPS Bands Program

Applications close on Friday, 15 November 2024. Students will then be invited to attend an audition on Saturday, 23 November 2024 at Belrose Public School. 

 

 

The Arts Unit Combined Schools Musical

The Department of Education Arts Unit is excited to launch a new program in 2025 called the Combined Schools Musical. This initiative is an amazing opportunity for public school students across New South Wales to experience the magic of music theatre. Students can apply individually to be a part of the Lead Cast, with their family's support.

 

For more information: Please visit The Arts Unit website

Applications for the ‘Lead Cast’ close on Friday, 29 November 2024.