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Local arts programs – Regional North and West

Enquiries

Heather Williams
Arts Coordination Officer
Email
heather.l.williams@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0448 556 818
Simon Kermode
Arts Coordination Officer
Coffs Harbour
Email
simon.kermode1@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0448 529 847

COVID-19 notice

The operation of these programs are 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 and restrictions.

Visit the COVID-19 and public schools in NSW web page for more information.

Filters

Event type
Audience
Subject
Singleton

Bandlink Singleton

Public schools Music
Years 3 to 6
A series of 2-day workshops for vocalists and musicians who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to work with professional musicians to further develop their skills.
Orange/Dubbo

Bandlink Western NSW

Public schools Music
Years 5 to 12
A series of 2 day workshops for students who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to work with professional instrumentalists to further develop their skills.
Camden Haven

CHAFFS performing bands camp

Public schools Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
An annual camp for public school students in the Camden Haven area, which provides expert tuition and the opportunity to perform in large concert bands.
Parramatta | Pennant Hills I Penrith I Virtual

CoLab Senior Drama Workshops

Public schools Drama
Year 12 drama students and teachers
Intensive workshops providing expertise to assist students to further develop and refine the skills needed to succeed in HSC group performances. 

Combined Schools Signing Choir

Public schools Music
Years 4 to 12 students
Students from Years 4 to 12 with some Auslan experience are invited to join the Combined Schools Signing Choir to perform at the Primary Proms concert.
Newcastle

DramaWorks

Public schools Drama
Years 7 to 12

Contemporary theatre workshops for secondary students providing an opportunity for them to engage in a diversity of performance techniques and conventions beyond the classroom.
Forster

Great Lakes and Greater Taree Music Workshops

Public schools Music
Years 3 to 10
An opportunity for student musicians to broaden their skills playing in a concert band. Students will experience sectional rehearsals while collaborating with other like-minded students and perform in a concert at the conclusion of the workshops.
Maitland / Port Stephens

Hunter Creative Arts Camp

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Year 5 and 6
The camp is aimed at Year 5 and 6 students with a passion for dance, drama, music and visual arts. The camp workshops give students access to industry professionals to expands their skills and experiences in the creative and performing arts.
NSW public schools

Local Arts Program Priority Grant - Aboriginal Education

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Teachers
NSW public schools are invited to apply for a Local Arts Program Priority Grant for 2023 to support the development and implementation of targeted arts-based projects that address the goals of the Aboriginal education strategy and policy.
NSW public schools

Local Arts Program Priority Grants – Multicultural Education

Public schools Dance Drama Music Visual arts
Teachers
NSW public schools are invited to apply for a Local Arts Program Priority Grants for 2023 to support the development and implementation of targeted arts-based projects based on the department's multicultural education priorities.
Port Macquarie

Lower North Coast Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival presents the dance works of students from across the Lower North Coast of NSW. Each performance displays the passion, skills and creativity of students and teachers as they explore dance as an art form.
Port Macquarie

Lower North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble

Public schools Dance
Years 5 to 8

The Lower North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble is for talented dance students from NSW public schools in Year 5 to Year 8.  

Membership is by audition only and is open to students, particularly but not limited to the Mid North Coast, Hastings and Great Lakes Networks.  
Port Macquarie

Lower North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble

Public schools Dance
Years 9 to 12

The Lower North Coast Senior Ensemble is for talented dance students from NSW public schools in Year 9 to Year 12.  
Coffs Harbour

Mid North Coast Dance Ensemble

Public schools Dance
Years 7 to 12
This ensemble program aims to foster the development of talented dancers across the Mid North Coast. Students participate in 2 intensive workshop days preparing items to audition for local, regional and state festivals.
Coffs Harbour

Mid North Coast Dance Festival

Public schools Dance
Kindergarten to Year 12
The festival showcases the talents of students and teachers in dance and choreography from across the Mid North Coast.

National Music Teacher Mentor Program

Public schools Music
A unique in-school professional learning program. Experienced music teachers are matched with K-6 classroom teachers to mentor and build teachers’ capacity to teach classroom music.