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The Whitlams meet the orchestra

In 2010 Sydney Symphony and The Whitlams collaborated under Conductor Benjamin Northey to present a special education concert.

The Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Symphony in conjunction with NSW Department of Education and Training (Centre for Learning Innovation) have now released an online documentary including downloadable resources for teachers. Click HERE to learn more.

School Resource Kit

A teacher resource kit has been developed for Elective Music students to study symphonic music fused with Australian Rock music focusing on the iconic Australian band The Whitlams.

The content of the kit includes background information on Australian rock music, The Whitlams and fusing rock music into  orchestral arrangements. There are a range of classroom activities, including arranging and listening examples.

The Whitlams works have been arranged by some of Australia's leading composers and arrangers including Peter Sculthorpe, Brett Dean, James Ledger and Benjamin Northey.

The kit is available for purchase for $65 and includes the teacher resource booklet, Best of the Whitlams CD & DVD and a recording of Indian Pacific by James Ledger.

To purchase the kit or for more information please contact education@sydneysymphony.com

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