The State Choir program provides an opportunity for 80 dedicated and talented choristers from across New South Wales to sing challenging repertoire with some of Australia’s leading choral directors. The choir is open to all government school students Years 8-12 and are a combination of male and female voices. No audition is required.

Music is sent to students to prepare before the first rehearsal. The choir meets to rehearse in Sydney before performing on the stage of the Sydney Town Hall as part of the Festival of Choral Music.

Applications for 2021 will open in Term 3.

Rehearsal and Performance Dates for 2021

Sunday 17 October- rehearsal 10am - 4pm at The Arts Unit in Lewisham
Monday 18 October - rehearsal from 10am - 5pm at The Arts Unit in Lewisham and 7pm performance at the Sydney Town Hall
 

Cost for 2021: (Invoice to be paid upon acceptance of a successful application)

Metropolitan Students - $110
Non Metropolitan Students - $82.50
Rural & Remote Students - receive a 25% discount on the participation fee

As part of The Arts Unit's support of the Department of Education and Communities' Rural and Remote Education blueprint for action, we are excited to be able to offer a 25% discount to students from rural and remote schools to attend the State Choir.

For enquiries please contact Liz Scott at elizabeth.r.scott@det.nsw.edu.au

COVID-19

Please note that the operation of this program is contingent on advice provided by the NSW Department of Education in consultation with NSW Health. All activities will adhere to the DoE COVID-19 guidelines.