Sing with the Sydney Symphony
For Secondary School Students
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Thu 27 Aug, 2026, 7.00pm
Fri 28 Aug, 2026, 7.00pm
Sat 29 Aug, 2026, 7.00pm
Here is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and members of Gondwana Choirs alongside iconic Australian band, The Cat Empire. Participants must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Applications are now closed.
Step onto the stage of the Sydney Opera House and add your voice to a powerful massed choir, guided by world‑class musicians and educators in an unforgettable musical experience.
This is a unique opportunity for school students to take part in a major performance with one of Australia’s leading orchestras. Open to students in Years 7–12, with preference given to Years 9–12, this program invites passionate young singers to challenge themselves, grow their musicianship and be part of something extraordinary.
Participants must be available for all rehearsals and performances. This program requires students (or parents of students) to process an application per child.
Applications are now closed.
Pricing & Booking Information
Schedule (subject to confirmation)
Choir Rehearsal: Sunday 23 August 2:00pm–4:30pm, venue TBC
Choir Rehearsal: Monday 24 August 4:30pm–7:00pm, venue TBC
Rehearsal with Orchestra: Wednesday 26 August 5:00pm–9:30pm
Rehearsal with Orchestra: Thursday 27 August 10:00am–12:30pm
Performance 1: Thursday 27 August 7:00pm (5.30pm choir arrival)
Performance 2: Friday 28 August 7:00pm (5.30pm choir arrival)
Performance 3: Saturday 29 August 7:00pm (5.30pm choir arrival)
Venue
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
Child Safety
Sydney Symphony Orchestra will provide a child safe environment for this activity including ensuring appropriate supervision. Parents are not able to attend rehearsals.
Pricing
The cost for participation in this event is $140 per child upon successful audition.
More about the concert
Following the overwhelming response to our 2024 collaboration, The Cat Empire again join forces with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for more joyous, uplifting performances. This special concert sees the band re-imagine their catalogue on a grand orchestral scale, blending beloved The Cat Empire classics with bold new arrangements written especially for this collaboration.