MEDIA RELEASE NSSWE AUDITIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER Sydney, 30 October 2013 - The Northern Sydney Symphonic Wind Ensemble (NSSWE) is holding auditions for talented young musicians for 2014. And they are approaching fast, with applications closing this Friday, 1 November. NSSWE Artistic Director Patrick Brennan is holding two of auditions on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November 2013, and wants to hear from school-age musicians seeking to join NSSWE. The auditions will take place in at Frenchs Forest. Students who are interested should contact NSSWE at [email protected] , or go to http://www.nsswe.org.au/appform.php to apply. NSSWE has five ensembles: a Primary Wind Ensemble & Primary Wind Orchestra (years 4 to 6), a Junior High Wind Ensemble (years 7 and 8), an Intermediate Wind Ensemble (years 8 to 10), and a Senior Wind Ensemble (years 10 to 12). Ensemble members can also play on the equivalent NSSWE stage bands. ENDS About NSSWE The Northern Sydney Symphonic Wind Ensemble (NSSWE) is a not-for-profit organisation established in early 2010 by Artistic Director Patrick Brennan. NSSWE is an extension programme for student musicians who play woodwind, brass or percussion in their school band programmes across the northern Sydney region. NSSWE provides students with opportunities to extend their musical ability by performing a musical repertoire of a very high standard, to develop their musical skills and talent under the direction of highly qualified directors and conductors, and to share their love of music with the broader community. Find out more about NSSWE at www.nsswe.org.au.

For more information, contact: Mandy Arnold Manager, NSSWE Inc. Phone: 0481 303 803 Email: [email protected]

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Alan Smith Phone: 0404 432 700 Email: [email protected]