HNPS band students performing together

Hornsby North Public School Band Program

The HNPS Band Program helps students in Years 3 to 6 learn an instrument, rehearse in ensembles, perform at school and community events, and grow through regular tuition.

Upcoming dates

Performance, camp, festival, and school event details.

24 June 2026

Big Band and Wind Ensemble at NSSWE Winter Community Concert

Big BandWind Ensemble
Venue
Lindfield Learning Village
Students to arrive at
6:00pm
Estimated performance time
7:00pm

Further details will be shared with families when confirmed.

30 June 2026

Junior Band & Intermediate Band Concert

Junior BandIntermediate Band
Venue
School Hall
Estimated performance time
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Junior Band and Intermediate Band families are invited to an evening concert in the school hall. Students will share the music they have been preparing and celebrate their progress so far this year.

26 July 2026 - 28 July 2026

Band Camp

Junior BandIntermediate BandWind EnsembleBig Band
Venue
CRU Galston Gorge
Students to arrive at
5:00 pm
Estimated performance time
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.

5 August 2026

Big Band - Education Week

Big Band
Venue
Hornsby North Public School

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

16 August 2026

Intermediate Band - ASBOF

Intermediate Band
Venue
Knox Grammar

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.

16 August 2026

Junior Band - ASBOF

Junior Band
Venue
Knox Grammar

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.

30 August 2026

Big Band - ASBOF

Big Band
Venue
Clancy Auditorium, UNSW, Kensington

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 Clancy Auditorium, UNSW, Kensington.

30 August 2026

Wind Ensemble - ASBOF

Wind Ensemble
Venue
Clancy Auditorium, UNSW, Kensington

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 Clancy Auditorium, UNSW, Kensington.

16 September 2026

Big Band at Primary Proms Daintree Concert

Big Band
Venue
Sydney Town Hall
Students to arrive at
6:00pm
Estimated performance time
6:30pm

Further details will be shared with families when confirmed.

1 November 2026

Hornsby North Band Festival

Junior BandIntermediate BandWind Ensemble
Venue
Hornsby North Public School

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.