Primary Schools Vocal Groups and Choirs
Celebration Sing Out! invites you to this inspiring opportunity for students to experience
the joy, connection and educational value of large-scale music making in a community context.
the joy, connection and educational value of large-scale music making in a community context.
Principals, Creative Arts Coordinators, Music Teachers and Choir Directors,
Your school is warmly invited to participate in Celebration Sing Out! 2026 as a first-time or an experienced participant. This is an inspiring opportunity for students to experience the joy, connection and educational value of large-scale music making.
Now in its 34th year, Celebration Sing Out! brings together children, youth and adults from across Sydney, regional NSW and beyond to share “the joy and healing power of great music” while raising funds for children’s health. All proceeds are donated to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation for Music Therapy at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, empowering young patients through the transformative impact of music.
At its heart is a simple idea: Kids helping Kids.
Your school is warmly invited to participate in Celebration Sing Out! 2026 as a first-time or an experienced participant. This is an inspiring opportunity for students to experience the joy, connection and educational value of large-scale music making.
Now in its 34th year, Celebration Sing Out! brings together children, youth and adults from across Sydney, regional NSW and beyond to share “the joy and healing power of great music” while raising funds for children’s health. All proceeds are donated to the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation for Music Therapy at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, empowering young patients through the transformative impact of music.
At its heart is a simple idea: Kids helping Kids.
Why consider Celebration Sing Out! for your school?
- A transformative concert experience. The concert program includes a massed primary choir and individual school items in the first half, and a massed secondary and adult choir with orchestra in the second half. The finale this year is “I Still Call Australia Home, with all singers, orchestra and audience participation.
- Aligned with the NSW Creative Arts (Music) Syllabus.
The program is organised and led by serving and retired teachers and reflects authentic classroom practice. - Suitable for existing choirs — or the perfect motivation to start one
Music educators provide strong support to help teachers establish and prepare vocal ensembles. - Participation is completely free
All repertoire, teaching materials and rehearsal resources are provided online at no cost. - Professional learning and teacher support
Includes print music, audio files, teaching guidance, optional workshops, and workshop videos for flexible access.
Check out the resources going up in the Green Room so far for 2026. [Click Here] - Developmentally appropriate repertoire
All songs are written specifically for children, with diverse programming including a work by an established Aboriginal composer. - Performing at the heritage-listed Sydney Town Hall.
- The concert is proudly supported by the City of Sydney
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The Musical Experience
Students will sing as part of a massed primary choir of more than 300 children, led by primary music specialist Jay House, Director of Music – Curriculum and Choral Music (K–6) at Knox Grammar School. Repertoire selection and teaching approach are grounded firmly in the NSW Primary Creative Arts Curriculum.
For schools with established vocal groups, this is an immersive performance experience. For others, it is an ideal framework upon which to build a new ensemble.
The concert culminates in a spectacular grand finale — more than 350 primary children will join over 350 secondary and adult singers, accompanied by a superb community-based symphony orchestra, to perform “I Still Call Australia Home” from The Boy from Oz in the iconic Sydney Town Hall.
Practical and Classroom Benefits
Students will sing as part of a massed primary choir of more than 300 children, led by primary music specialist Jay House, Director of Music – Curriculum and Choral Music (K–6) at Knox Grammar School. Repertoire selection and teaching approach are grounded firmly in the NSW Primary Creative Arts Curriculum.
For schools with established vocal groups, this is an immersive performance experience. For others, it is an ideal framework upon which to build a new ensemble.
The concert culminates in a spectacular grand finale — more than 350 primary children will join over 350 secondary and adult singers, accompanied by a superb community-based symphony orchestra, to perform “I Still Call Australia Home” from The Boy from Oz in the iconic Sydney Town Hall.
Practical and Classroom Benefits
- Repertoire with backing tracks suitable for assemblies, events and ceremonial performances at school.
- Classroom-ready repertoire adaptable for Years 3–6
- Printable scores and lyrics for screen display or hard copy
- Streaming and downloadable audio resources
- Sample performances to build student confidence and awareness
- Flexible learning — students can practise independently at home to re-inforce school-based learning
- Optional workshops for both teachers and students, which are videoed and posted online
Key Date
Sunday 1st November 2026
Sunday 1st November 2026
- Rehearsals at Sydney Town Hall from 11:00am
- Concert at Sydney Town Hall from 4:00 - 6:30pm
Celebration Sing Out! is more than a performance — it is a shared musical journey that builds confidence, community, and lasting memories for young singers.
We would be delighted to welcome your school into this vibrant musical community.
To register your interest or request further information, send me a brief email (click here) and I will call you with more information and to answer your questions at your nominated time.
Early expressions of interest assist greatly with planning, as places are limited.
Lois Donnelly, Co-ordinator of Primary Choirs
We would be delighted to welcome your school into this vibrant musical community.
To register your interest or request further information, send me a brief email (click here) and I will call you with more information and to answer your questions at your nominated time.
Early expressions of interest assist greatly with planning, as places are limited.
Lois Donnelly, Co-ordinator of Primary Choirs
