Events and key dates

Events and key dates

Throughout the year there are many music events which students can participate in.

If you would like to know more about how your child can participate in these events, we recommend you speak to your child’s music teacher.

Key dates and music events 
Dates  Term and week Description
31 January 2024 Term 1, weeks 1 and 2 Ongoing music classes start
12 February 2024 Term 1, week 3 Beginner music classes start
24 March 2024 Term 1, week 8 ATAR Performance Rehearsal Day
17 June 2024  Term 2, week 10 Showcase concert Opus 2024
1 to 3 August 2024 Term 3, week 3

WA Schools' Senior Concert Band Festival

3 August 2024 Term 3, week 3 WA Schools' Senior Orchestra Festival
11 August 2024 Term 3, week 4

Western Australian Schools' Jazz Festival

10 and 11 August 2024 Term 3, week 4 WA Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival
24 and 25 August 2024 Term 3, week 6 WA Public Schools' Contemporary Music Ensemble Festival
31 August 2024 Term 3, week 7 WA Public Secondary Schools' Choral Festival
5 to 7 September 2024 Term 3, week 8 WA Schools' Junior Concert Band Festival
7 to 8 September 2024 Term 3, week 8 WA Schools' Junior Orchestra Festival
3 November 2024 Term 4, week 4 WA Public Secondary Schools' Solo Vocal Festival
25 November 2024 Term 4, week 8

Parent information evenings in the Perth metropolitan region

Parent information evenings in the South West region

If you are not able to attend in person, you can access the Parent information evening presentation slides. You can also access a Parent information evening script, which provides a text version of the information delivered during the presentation. 

Festivals and concerts

The annual Opus concert features performances of outstanding instrumental and choral music from primary and secondary public school music students.

Festivals are run by professional associations and supported by the Department of Education. They provide a valuable opportunity for both primary and secondary school ensembles to perform for their peers, to receive feedback from expert adjudicators, and to hear ensembles from other schools perform.

Contact our team

Contact our team

For more information about Instrumental Music School Services , call 9338 9500 or email music@education.wa.edu.au

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