The Northern Sydney Symphonic Wind Ensemble (NSSWE) is a band extension program designed for student musicians who play woodwind, brass or percussion instruments.
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NSSWE features a tiered program of 4 wind ensembles
- Primary Wind Ensemble – for year 4-6 students
- Junior Wind Ensemble – for year 6-8 students
- Intermediate Wind Ensemble – for year 8-10 students
- Senior Wind Ensemble – for year 10-12 students and school leavers
Join Us
If you love playing music and would like to join an extension band program then apply for NSSWE today.
Applications to audition for our 2024 program are now closed – please contact manager@nsswe.org.au to request more information about mid-year auditions.
Find out more about our auditions here,
The NSSWE Plus Program
Upcoming Events
Professional Ensemble Conductors
> Read Patrick’s bio
> Read Kylie’s bio
> Read Derek’s bio
> Read Ben’s bio
> Read Stephen’s bio
Our Students Say
I love going to band because you get to play beautiful pieces and collaborate with everyone
Its fun.. it teaches me to play better and I meet new people and speak to other musicians
The music is really interesting and challenges me
I love our conductor Kylie, she makes rehearsal really fun and interesting
I love NSSWE because it’s fun, you get to meet new people and it’s great to play music outside of school.
I love making new friends at NSSWE, particularly with those who play the same instrument.
I love that at NSSWE everyone loves music and wants to play together. We play new music all the time.
I love NSSWE because you meet new friends and get to extend your skills.
NSSWE is a great opportunity to extend beyond my school music program – and I’ve made lots of new friends
I love playing new, challenging and exciting pieces in NSSWE. It is a great way to meet new people who love to play music.