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 Core Choir is made up of approximately 50 talented choristers in Years 7-12 from NSW Public Schools who provide the basis for the choral sound of the Schools Spectacular.
Students auditioning for this category need to be experienced at singing in ensembles. They also need to be able to hold both basic and complex vocal parts within an ensemble setting.
Students should discuss their intention to apply with a contact teacher at their school.
A live audition will be held on Saturday 31 July 2021 at The Arts Unit in Lewisham. Students will need to prepare a set piece, which will be distributed one week before the audition date. The audition will also involve some sight reading of vocal parts in groups.
Students do not need to submit a video audition for this category.
To submit an application in 2021 you must:
Monday 19 April 2021 | Online applications open |
Monday 12 July 2021 | Online applications close |
Mid July 2021 | Applicants receive audition time & set audition piece |
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Core Choir live auditions at The Arts Unit, Sydney |
Late August 2021 | Students notified of their acceptance into the show |
Sunday 10 October 2021 | Core Choir Rehearsal 1 – Sydney location TBC |
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Secondary and Core Choir Rehearsal |
Friday 29 October – Saturday 30 October 2021 | Core Choir Rehearsals 2 and 3 – Sydney location TBC |
Wednesday 3 November, Thursday 4 November or Friday 5 November 2021 TBC | Direction day – Full showrun with Featured Artists – Sydney location TBC |
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Secondary and Core Choir Rehearsal – Sydney location TBC |
Sunday 14 November 2021 | Core Choir Stage Band Sitzprobe – Sydney location TBC |
Monday 15 November 2021 | Core Choir Orchestra Sitzprobe – Sydney location TBC |
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Core Choir sound check |
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Final choir rehearsals |
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Final choir rehearsals and 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 in the Core Choir 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.
There will be a cost up to $70 per student in the Core Choir for costume and prop items that will be direct debited from your school. Students will pay their school directly once they have been notified of their acceptance into the show.