As part of the Department's ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to cancel the State Choir for 2020 to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, families and audiences. For more information about COVID-19 and New South Wales public schools go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/coronavirus-nsw-education
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 concert hall stage of the Sydney Opera House as part of the Festival of Choral Music.
Applications for 2020 will open in Term 2.
Rehearsal and Performance Dates for 2020
Sunday 13 September - rehearsal 10am - 4pm at The Arts Unit in Lewisham
Monday 14 September - rehearsal from 10am - 5pm at the Sydney Opera House and 7pm performance at the Sydney Opera House
Tuesday 15 September - rehearsal from 2.30pm - 5pm at the Sydney Opera House and 7pm performance at the Sydney Opera House
Cost for 2020: (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.
Please note: If interest exceeds available funds, allocation of the Participation Subsidy will be prioritised based on remoteness. Subsidies will be confirmed with acceptance notification.
For enquiries please contact Liz Scott at elizabeth.r.scott@det.nsw.edu.au
