Partnerships can happen across the desk, across the road or across the state. Some can even happen across the world! The State Honours Ensemble Program is a product of the partnership between schools, teachers and the Open Conservatorium.
Each year classroom and instrumental teachers are invited to nominate their most outstanding secondary school musicians to participate in these programs. Placements are available for students studying Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, and Orchestral Percussion (not Drum Kit). Nomination forms are sent through school principal to respective music teachers. Placement offers are subject to selection and program requirements. Students represent their school during this program and are expected to wear their school uniform for the Gala Performance at the conclusion of each State Honours Ensemble Program event.
The State Honours Ensemble Program takes place at various times of the year in the following state centres.
International opportunities are available in the Pacific Honours Ensemble Program