Hornsby North Public School Band Program

Welcome to the Hornsby North Public School Band Program! Our band program is one of the most successful and rewarding extra-curricular activities at our school. We have many bands that cater for different styles and students of different levels and abilities. Our bands perform regularly at school events, community functions, and band festivals, where they have received numerous awards and recognition. Our band program also provides professional instrumental tuition for students. Joining our band program is a great way to develop your musical skills, make new friends, and have fun!

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Upcoming Events

Band Camp

Junior Band

Intermediate Band

Wind Ensemble

Big Band

July 26, 2026

July 28, 2026

CRU Galston Gorge

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5:00 pm

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1:00 pm

A 2-night, 3-day camp held at CRU Galston Gorge, where students will be in rehearsals and tutorials with professional music tutors. Much of our musical growth and maturing happens at this camp.

TBC Big Band & Jazz Ensemble - Education Week

Jazz Ensemble

Big Band

August 5, 2026

Hornsby North Public School

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A celebration of NSW Education, this is a chance for our Jazz Ensemble and Big Band to perform for the wider school community.

Junior Band - ASBOF

Junior Band

August 16, 2026

Knox Grammar

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The Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival is one of the largest school band festivals in the country. It is non-competitive, with schools (instead of receiving 1st, 2nd, etc.) receiving Gold, Silver, or Bronze awards based on their ability in their section. This event will be held at Knox Grammar.

Intermediate Band - ASBOF

Intermediate Band

August 16, 2026

Knox Grammar

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Wind Ensemble - ASBOF

Wind Ensemble

August 30, 2026

Clancy Auditorium, UNSW, Kensington

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Big Band - ASBOF

Wind Ensemble

August 30, 2026

Clancy Auditorium, UNSW, Kensington

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Hornsby North Band Festival

Junior Band

Intermediate Band

Wind Ensemble

November 1, 2026

Hornsby North Public School

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Hornsby North Public School has been hosting the Hornsby North Band Festival for more than 10 years, and it continues to be an incredibly popular band festival. Bands receive adjudication from two respected band professionals and are graded as either Highly Commended, Credit, Distinction, or High Distinction. A band from each section will be recognized with an award, and a school or band that demonstrated particular excellence over the course of the day will be presented with the Capaldo Award.