SunWater and Stanwell Winter Music School       
July 2–8 2006
Rockhampton

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Open to high school students from all over Queensland, The SunWater and Stanwell Winter Music School is a week-long event of intense musical training. This camp is an excellent opportunity for high school students to be inspired by outstanding tutors from around the country and work with fellow musicians.

Students will stay on campus in boarding facilities and be put through their paces in a series of rehearsals, masterclasses and workshops. Every evening staff and student chamber music performances will take place as well as social activities. The week will culminate in a Finale Concert to showcase the achievements of the week by the students.

Activities will include:
• Orchestra
• Symphonic Band
• String Ensemble
• Brass Ensemble
• Choir
• Chamber Music Ensembles
• Individual Masterclasses

Instruments being accepted are:
• Woodwind
• Brass
• Percussion
• Strings
• Keyboard
• Voice

Teachers will include numerous staff, including:
• Michele Walsh Head of Strings
• Kevin Power Head of Keyboard
• Paul Dean Head of Woodwind
• Margaret Schindler Head of Voice
• Peter Luff Head of Brass & Percussion

This event has been made possible by the support of SunWater and Stanwell Corporation. Their commitment to the community and enhancing music education in Queensland has allowed this project to get off the ground, providing an enriching experience for the students of regional Queensland.

Make sure you don’t miss out on this wonderful experience.
Download details and application form found in this PDF.



Frequently Asked Questions

How many students will be involved?
Between 175-250 children will be involved in this week-long event.

Who is invited?
High school students from all over the state are invited to attend from all schools in Queensland (including Public, Independent and Catholic Education schools).

If we live in Rockhampton can my son/daughter stay at home?
Yes. You can chose to drop your child off at the start of the day and pick them up each evening.

Will the Finale Concert be open to the public?
Yes! We encourage you to come along and see what amazing outcomes the students have achieved.

What will my son/daughter/student gain from this experience?
This experience is a unique opportunity for children to gain invaluable knowledge and inspiration from the leading tutors on their instruments.

The intensive and concentrated nature of the camp will create a fantastic learning environment with the top teachers in the field. Students will also form bonds with other musicians from around the state.

The connections made on this camp, with tutors and fellow students, will be extremely helpful in future pursuits of music-making.