Symphonic
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2026 Dates
After the success of our 2025 season, we are pleased to expand our offering to six sessions as per below. In addition to the Verbrugghen Hall, Conservatorium of Music, we are adding The Concourse Chatswood
to our venues next year, to cater for our schools coming from north of the harbour.
20% off Early Bird Student Tickets - All teachers free
to our venues next year, to cater for our schools coming from north of the harbour.
20% off Early Bird Student Tickets - All teachers free
West Side StorySecondary Sessions: $30 per Student
Tuesday 28 July - The Concourse 10:30am - 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm Wednesday 29 July - The Conservatorium of Music 10:30am - 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm |
Peer Gynt SuitesPrimary Sessions: $30 per Student
Thursday 30 July - The Conservatorium 10:30am - 12:00pm 1:00pm 2:30pm |
WHAT IS SYMPHONIC ENCOUNTERS?
A Classroom like no otherTailored for primary and secondary schools, Symphonic Encounters is a genuinely unique experience, where hundreds of students interactively experience live orchestral music like never before. And teachers receive complimentary accompanying resources and activities.
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Engagement on another levelSymphonic Encounters uses a multi-modal approach
to bring music to life! In a fun 90-minute concert, students listen to, think about and discuss music move to, conduct and sing music compose and improvise music All with a live orchestra! |
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A Full Symphonic OrchestraThe Symphonic Encounters Orchestra is a full-piece orchestra comprised of the best professional musicians around Sydney, vividly bringing music to life for young minds.
Here is some footage from last year's Symphonic Encounters Concert. |
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Dance & MusicMusic that Moves With You – experience the joy of musical energy by embodying movement and sound. Let the orchestra’s rhythm and colours inspire your
mind, heart and body. |
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2026 Focus PiecesPrimary School Focus
The Peer Gynt Suites No.1 & 2 - Edvard Grieg Secondary School Focus Symphonic Dances from West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein |
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Resource Packs
This program has been designed specifically in response to the new Stages 4-5 Syllabi, intersecting the mandatory repertoire of Jazz, Popular Music, Art Music, and Global Music. These materials will enhance your Programs and Scope and Sequence for 2026.
Each school will receive a complimentary education resource consisting of pre-concert activities, including scores, historical context, classroom arrangements, and composition activities.
Each school will receive a complimentary education resource consisting of pre-concert activities, including scores, historical context, classroom arrangements, and composition activities.
Event HostsMark Grandison Presenter
Panagiotis Karamanos Conductor
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Please note: Seating is limited, and allocation priority will be according to booking order. The organisers will distribute seating maps to schools prior to the event.
Photographs and/or video will be taken at this event. By attending, you consent to your image being used for promotional and educational purposes by the organisers. If you have any concerns, please speak with a staff member on the day.
Photographs and/or video will be taken at this event. By attending, you consent to your image being used for promotional and educational purposes by the organisers. If you have any concerns, please speak with a staff member on the day.
Testimonials
Cronulla High School
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Danebank
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Reddam House
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North Sydney Girls High School
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Education Partner
The Symphonic Encounters Orchestra would like to thank 2MBSFM for its support.
