Notes:

• Subject to changes. Event times will be advised closer to event dates - please follow WhatsApp group for updates 

• Attendance is compulsory

• Band uniforms required for all events except Band Camp Concert (casual attire) and events happening at school during school hours (school uniform required).

• Concert Bands include Senior Band, Intermediate Band and Training Band

• More events may be added at later stages

Term 1 Events

1. Band Camp Concert

   • All EWPS bands

   • Event on Sunday 15th March @  Crusaders Galston Gorge Conference & Recreation Centre

Term 2 Events

1. Anzac Day School Service

   • Trumpet solo: The Last Post and the Rouse

   • Event on Thursday, 23rd April @ School Assembly

2. Mid-Year Concert - for all EWPS bands

   • Mid-Year Concert : Saturday 20th June @ School Hall (late afternoon 5-6pm, rehearsal 4-5pm)

3. Ryde East Music Festival

   • Training Band, Intermediate Band

   • Event on Sunday 28th June @ Ryde East Public School

     • Intermediate Band (performance time: 12:10pm. Arrive 11:00am)

     • Training Band (performance time: 9:40am. Arrive 8:40am)

Term 3 Events

1. NSW State Band Championships

   • Senior Band

   • Event on 23 August @ Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (Penrith)

2. EWPS Band Information Night

   • Event on 27th August @ School Hall between 6:00pm - 8:00pm

     • Presentation - Parents and Children arrival time @ 6pm

     • Blow Test - Instrument Tutors arrival time @ 6.30pm

3. Australian School Band & Orchestra Festival (ASBOF)

   • Training Band, Intermediate Band and Senior Band

     • Training Band Event on Sunday 13th September @ UNSW Kensington (Clancy Auditorium) - Sampson Event

     • Intermediate Band  Event on Sunday 16th August @ Knox Grammar School (Wenkart Theatre) - McAnally Event

     • Senior Band  Event on Sunday 20th September @ UNSW Kensington (Clancy Auditorium) - Lovelock Event

Term 4 Events

1. Epping District Music Festival

   • Senior Band only

   • Thursday 15th October @ Chatswood Concourse 

     • Morning - Dress Rehearsal

     • Evening - Performance

2. Kindergarten Orientation Day Performance

   • Training Band

   • Event in November 4th@ School Hall

     • Performance from 9.15 - 9.25am

3. Hornsby North Music Festival

   • Training Band, Intermediate Band and Senior Band 

   • Event in November 8th @ Hornsby North Public School

4. End of Year Band Concert

   • All EWPS Bands

   • Event on Sunday 29th November afternoon @ Cheltenham Girls High School hall

2026 Event Results, Awards and Achievements

Ryde East Music Festival

• Training Band: Gold Award (8 teams, 4 Gold, 4 Silver)

• Intermediate Band: Gold Award (11 teams, 4 Gold, 5 Silver, 2 Bronze)