November 30th, 2021
We are so pleased to present a series of Christmas Carols played by seven of our schools: Cecil Hills PS, Parramatta PS, Parramatta North PS, Seven Hills North PS, Shelley PS, Toongabbie PS & Vardy’s Road PS. This special project was funded by the schools & was designed to keep students connected with their band. […]
October 19th, 2021
In 2019, primary & high school students from All Saints Grammar made a spectacular Town Hall debut as part of the International Youth Talent Competition Gala Dinner. The chance to perform in the iconic Town Hall in Sydney is a bucket list moment for all musicians. On this occasion, the ASG Concert Band welcomed students […]
October 19th, 2021
Since 2019, Cecil Hills PS have been invited to perform at the Western Liverpool Performing Arts Festival held at Club Marconi in Bossley Park. Sharing music in the community is such a rewarding experience for our students. It boosts confidence and self-esteem. Every year, the band has played to a packed auditorium of parents, family […]
October 19th, 2021
In 2018, A request was made for School Bands Australia to provide Australian Bands for a cross-cultural event to be held at the Sydney Opera House. The ‘Student Art Show’ was created by ‘Ucet Education Tours’ and ‘Sino-Australia Youth Communication’ as a celebration of multicultural art communication between students of China & Australia. Hundreds of […]
October 19th, 2021
Bandfest is an annual festival that celebrates the joy of learning and playing music in a band. Run over two weeks, it attracts entries from Primary and High Schools from across NSW. Held in a ‘state of the art’ theatre, Bandfest is an incredible performance opportunity that allows bands to play for members of the […]
October 2nd, 2021
At School Bands Australia, we believe that music education extends beyond the classroom. One of the fantastic opportunities we offer is our annual 3-day Band Camp, held at The Collaroy Centre on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Set on 10 hectares of stunning bushland with coastal views, this camp is an incredible way for young musicians to […]
September 23rd, 2021
Cecil Hills PS did a virtual band performance of ‘Ode To Joy’. Well done to all of the students involved- we appreciate your hard work to create this video. Special thank you Mr Jason King for his unwavering support of music education at Cecil Hills PS. Thank you also to Ms Emma Tran for all […]
September 16th, 2021
Introducing the masterful Mr Brenden Millard- he is one of our knowledgeable music tutors and conductor. Sydney born and bred; Brenden started playing the clarinet from the age of 8. He comes from a family of musicians where music flowed down from his grandparents to his mum and then to his older brother and sisters […]
September 9th, 2021
Introducing the astonishing Ms Patricia- one of our very talented music tutors. Patricia is a guitarist and singer-songwriter, teaching acoustic & electric guitar, piano and ukulele. She comes from a musical background of classical piano and choral singing in her childhood, after which she gained further study on the guitar and songwriting. Patricia completed […]
