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NSW State Band Championships 2019

Posted onAugust 29, 2019March 18, 2020

SWS successfully competed in the Open A Grade Concert Band section, at the State Band Championships at The Joan in Penrith on Saturday 24 August. The Band played convincingly to attain 3rd place overall. Congratulations to the section winners, North Read More …

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Spooktacular – Halloween themed concert

Posted onSeptember 19, 2018March 18, 2020

On Sunday afternoon, 28th October 2018, please bring your children and/or grandchildren along and join in the fun as SWS performs a Halloween themed musical showcase. Wear your favourite Halloween outfits, as we will be doing  too! The program will Read More …

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SWS in concert with Yale Concert Band

Posted onMay 30, 2018March 18, 2020

Sydney Wind Symphony is proud to have been chosen to join the Yale Concert Band as part of its concert series, on its debut tour of Australia to celebrate the centenary year of the band’s founding. Yale Concert Band of Read More …

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SWS Recorded Rod Herbert’s School Band Compositions

Posted onMay 9, 2017

SWS worked on a very exciting project in March, helping our friend Rod Herbert record some of his excellent music. Rod has written some great stuff for school concert bands from primary beginner bands upwards. Hopefully they will be published Read More …

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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 …

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Scott Kinmont to Perform With Sydney Wind Symphony

Posted onSeptember 8, 2013September 8, 2013

Sydney Wind Symphony is pleased to announce that Scott Kinmont, Associate Principal Trombone of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra will be performing the Grøndal Trombone Concerto with it at its concert on 22 September. About Scott Since his appointment to the Read More …

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Congratulations to Sydney Youth Wind Symphony On its Gold Award

Posted onJuly 3, 2013August 11, 2013

We are very pleased to announce that Sydney Youth Wind Symphony, under the leadership of Musical Director Peter Eagling, has been awarded Gold at the Yamaha Band Festival.  The ensemble held its inaugural rehearsal in February 2012 and this award Read More …

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Mark Brown Appointed Musical Director

Posted onFebruary 9, 2013December 9, 2016

Sydney Wind Symphony is pleased to announce that the exceptionally talented Mark Brown has been appointed Musical Director.  Mark brings with him a wealth of conducting experience, having been Assistant Conductor of the Conservatorium Wind Orchestra, a participant of the Ku-ring-gai Read More …

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About us

Sydney Wind Symphony (SWS) has a long and established history. Being an A Grade concert band, SWS plays a broad and challenging repertoire and has busy schedules performing at community and civic events, delivering an annual concert programme and participating in competitions and tours.

Interested in joining Sydney Wind Symphony?

SWS warmly welcomes new instrumentalists to join us. Our repertoire is typically of an AMEB grade 5 standard or above, as a guide. Please contact us to send your audition recording, or to come and try a rehearsal or two with the band.

Membership fees are normally 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
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