Applications close on Tuesday 14 June 2022 at 5:00pm
What roles are part of the Schools Spectacular Music Team
Assistant Choral Conductors
Assistant choral conductors conduct sections of the Schools Spectacular mass choirs of Secondary and Primary Students. They work collaboratively with teachers, the creative and choral teams to teach the choral material and manage school choirs. Choral conductors will be required to attend the rehearsals for the section of the choir that they are conducting as well as planning meetings with the choral team. Additional dates to those listed below may be required.
Stage Band Conductor
Work alongside Schools Spectacular Musical Director to rehearse, develop and conduct the music of the selected stage band.
Application Process
Read the information and confirm you are available for all dates listed.
Complete the online form by Tuesday 14 June 2022. Please include as much detail of your experience as possible
Submit your online application to the Schools Spectacular Team. Your Principal will be asked to endorse your application at a later date.
If successful, you will be sent an acceptance package. Once this is received, your place is confirmed.
Key dates for Music Team – Assistant Choral Conductors
Early Term 2
Online applications open
Tuesday 14 June 2022 at 5:00pm
Online applications close
Early August
Notification of acceptance onto Music Team
Monday 22 August 2022
Online teachers’ information meeting
Tuesday 11 October 2022 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm (TBC)
Choralography session at The Arts Unit – 1/2 day release supplied
Friday 21 October 2022
Secondary Choir rehearsal (Sydney metro schools only)
Monday 24 October 2022 – Primary Arena Choir
Tuesday 25 October 2022 – Primary Concourse Choir
Primary Choir rehearsals (Sydney metro schools only) Schools will be invited to attend on one of the dates listed.
Thursday 10 November 2022 – Primary Arena Choir
Friday 11 November 2022 – Primary Concourse Choir
Primary Choir rehearsal (Sydney metro schools only). Schools will be invited to attend on one of the dates listed.
Thursday 17 November 2022
Secondary Choir rehearsal (Sydney metro schools only)
Wednesday 23 November 2022
Final choir rehearsals (compulsory for all schools)
Thursday 24 November 2022
Full dress rehearsal
Friday 25 November 2022
Schools preview and evening performances
Saturday 26 November 2022
Matinee and evening performances
Key Dates for Music Team – Stage Band Conductor
Monday 4 April 2022
Online applications open
Wednesday 18 May 2022
Online applications close
Early August
Notification of acceptance into the Music Team
Sunday 13 November 2022
Stage Band rehearsal at The Arts Unit, Lewisham
Friday 18 November 2022
Stage Band rehearsal at Olympic Park
Saturday 19 November 2022
Stage Band sitzprobe at Olympic Park
Monday 21 November and Tuesday 22 November 2022 TBC
Show week sound checks – QBA
Wednesday 23 November 2022
Second combined dance rehearsal
Thursday 24 November 2022
Full dress rehearsal
Friday 25 November 2022
Schools preview and evening performances
Saturday 26 November 2022
Matinee and evening performances
Casual release
The Arts Unit will cover the cost of casual release for current school staff. This will be paid to your school for the schools days you are at the Schools Spectacular. The Arts Unit does not cover accommodation or travel. Teachers will need to arrange their own accommodation while they are participating in the Schools Spectacular and organise their own parking and transport to and from the performance venue.