Primary Wind Ensemble

The Central Coast Primary Wind Ensemble, also known as Super Band, is a musical extension program for primary school aged student musicians who play woodwind, brass or percussion instruments on the NSW Central Coast.

About Primary Wind Ensemble

Super Band is one of the Conservatorium’s Premier Ensembles and aims complement and enhance the learning and performance experiences gained in school band program by challenging students who have already gained a high degree of musical proficiency at a young age.

Rehearsals: Wednesdays 5.00 – 7.00pm
Location: Presbyterian Church, 14 Young Street West Gosford
Conductor: Kevin Smith

Video Audition Requirements

Students interested in joining the CCPWE are invited to apply by submitting a video audition meeting the following guidelines:

auditionees must play one scale.
auditionees must play one or two pieces of music that demonstrate their current playing level and skills.
video is limited to 5mins.

Premier Ensembles Audition Form

"*" indicates required fields

Our Central Coast Premier Ensembles are open to all string, woodwind, brass and percussion students currently studying their instrument from primary age through to senior high school and tertiary students up to 23 years of age. These ensembles are graded by age and experience, with entry via successful audition. The Conducting extension program is open to advanced high school and tertiary level students who are members of an orchestral program. CCCM orchestral program alumni are invited to join by application to the artistic director Patrick Brennan. *Current members of the ensembles do not need to reapply*

Parent/Guardian Details

Name*

Prefix First Last

Email*

Phone*

Student Details

Name

Name*

Date*

School*

Year in School in 2024**

Does the student have any allergies?*

If so please detail the allergy and treatment plan. If an epipen is required please send the anaphylaxis plan to have on file.

First/main instrument*

Years has the student been learning this instrument?

AMEB Grade or equivalent on first instrument

Does the student play a second instrument?

Yes

What is the student's second instrument?

Years learning the second instrument?

AMEB Grade or equivalent on second instrument

Do you currently study music with Central Coast Conservatorium?*

Yes - 1-to-1 lessons

Yes - in Schools Program

Name of current music teacher*

Music teacher's phone number (if not teacher at CCCM)

Do you play in a school band or ensemble? If so give details below*

Music teacher's email (if not teacher at CCCM)

Preferred Ensemble/s*

Primary Wind Ensemble (Superband)

Symphonic Wind Orchestra (Secondary School Students)

Youth Orchestra

Conducting Program

Please upload your video audition*

Max. file size: 32 MB.

Introduce yourself, your instrument and the name of the piece/pieces. Play one scale. Play one piece of music that demonstrates their current playing and skill level. Video limits PWE 3 - 5mins. SWO -5 minutes. CCYO - 10 mins. - video is limited to 5mins.

Name

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