In 2021 the Schools Spectacular will be a composite of live and digital performances. If selected, you will be informed whether your performance will be live in the arena or part of the digital component.
In 2021 the Schools Spectacular will be a composite of live and digital performances. If selected, you will be informed whether your performance will be live in the arena or part of the digital component.
The Featured Instrumentalist category offers an opportunity to a wide range of highly gifted and talented student musicians. Students may be asked to perform as a soloist or as part of a small ensemble.
Please note: This category is only open to students in Years 4-12 who currently attend a NSW Public School.
In 2021 the Featured Instrumentalists will be auditioned as a separate category. Featured Instrumentalists will initially be selected via an online video audition. Following the video audition, successful instrumentalists may be asked to come to Sydney for a live audition in July 2021. Involvement in the show for selected instrumentalists will be negotiated as the creative process of the show progresses.
Students applying to be a Featured Instrumentalist are asked to present 2 contrasting pieces in their audition video. Please read the tips below for more information about what the panel is looking for.
Monday 19 April 2021 | Online applications open |
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Online applications close and video auditions due |
Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 July 2021 | Live auditions in Sydney. Students will be contacted if they are required for a live audition. |
End of July 2021 | Notified of acceptance into show |
Friday 10 September 2021 | Featured Artist / Instrumentalist Publicity Day |
Saturday 11 September – Friday 5 November 2021 | Various rehearsals within these dates (TBC). Exact dates to be advised at a later date. |
Monday 25 October 2021 | First combined dance rehearsal |
Sunday 14 November – Monday 15 November 2021 | Stage Band and Orchestra Sitzprobe. Students may need to attend this rehearsal. |
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Soundchecks with Orchestra |
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Second combined dance rehearsal |
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Full dress rehearsal |
Friday 19 November 2021 | Schools preview and evening performances |
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Matinee and evening performances |
Please note: Students wishing to be involved as a Featured Instrumentalist for the 2021 Schools Spectacular must be available for all dates listed above. The only exceptions will be for rehearsals that directly clash with students’ HSC examinations.
Featured Instrumentalists will require a costume for each item. The costume will cost approximately $120.
The cost of the items per student will be direct debited from your school.
Costume costs or hire will be direct debited from your school. Students will need to pay the costume fee directly to their school once they have been notified of their acceptance into the production. We will advise the exact cost at a later date.