community bands – Sydney Wind Symphony

SWS Resuming Rehearsals

Posted onOctober 30, 2020October 30, 2020

The band is resuming rehearsals after a more than 7 month long hiatus. We’re very excited to be getting back into it! We have to use a temporary venue. Our usual venue, Queenwood School in Mosman, is unable to offer Read More …

NSW Government Backs Community Bands

Posted onApril 4, 2017April 7, 2017

Sydney Wind Symphony is one of twenty seven grateful recipients of NSW government funding. The funding is provided to help the community bands to reach new audiences and further develop their performance skills and musicianship. Great news for SWS! Read Read More …

SWS warmly welcomes new instrumentalists to join us. We don't hold formal auditions, however our repertoire is typically of an AMEB grade 5 standard or above, as a guide. We recommend that you come along to a rehearsal or two to try the band out, prior to making any commitment.

We rehearse on Wednesdays, normally at Queenwood School for Girls, 47 Mandolong Road, Mosman 2088, entry via Hunter Road gate. Rehearsal time is 7.30pm - 9.30pm.

Membership fees are due in January and June each year. Current rates per semester are:

$175 for a full fee paying adult

$130 concession/student rate

family rate of $350 for 2 full fee paying adults and $50 for each additional family member