In 2021 the Schools Spectacular will be a composite of live and digital performances. If selected, you will be informed whether your involvement will be live in the arena or as 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 involvement will be live in the arena or as part of the digital component.
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.
Work alongside Schools Spectacular Musical Director to rehearse, develop and conduct the music of the selected stage band.
Monday 19 April 2021 | Online applications open |
Friday 21 May 2021 | Online applications close |
End of July 2021 | Notification of acceptance onto Music Team |
Tuesday 24 August to Thursday 26 August | Online teachers’ information meetings |
Friday 14 October – 12:00pm – 4:00pm (TBC) | Choralography session at The Arts Unit – 1/2 day release supplied |
Monday 25 October – Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Primary Choir rehearsals (Sydney metro schools only) Schools will be invited to attend on one of the dates listed |
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Secondary Choir rehearsal (Sydney metro schools only) |
Monday 8 November – Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Primary Choir rehearsal (Sydney metro schools only). Schools will be invited to attend on one of the dates listed. |
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Secondary Choir rehearsal (Sydney metro schools only) |
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Final choir rehearsals (compulsory for all schools) |
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Full dress rehearsal |
Friday 19 November 2021 | Schools preview and evening performances |
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Matinee and evening performances |
Monday 19 April 2021 | Online applications open |
Friday 21 May 2021 | Online applications close |
End of July | Notification of acceptance onto Music Team |
Saturday 6 November 2021 | Stage Band rehearsal |
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Stage Band rehearsal |
Sunday 14 November – Monday 15 November 2021 | Stage Band rehearsal sitzprobe |
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Show week sound checks – QBA |
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 |
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.