Join our fabulous band and strings ensembles

07 Nov 2025

This morning, our Year 2 students were treated to a wonderful concert in the Sensory Garden by our talented school band, supported by band director Alex Bieri.

Students enjoyed listening to a range of instruments and learning more about how each one works.

Year 2 will also have the exciting opportunity to try out some wind and brass instruments next Monday, 10 November, helping them decide if they’d like to begin learning an instrument and join our band program in 2026.

It was a fantastic morning of music and an inspiring start to the day!

Earlier in the week, on Monday, students in Kindergarten to Year 3 enjoyed a special performance by our Intermediate Strings Ensemble conducted by Mr Darius Kaperonis. After the performance the students had the chance to try playing the violin, viola and cello. Needless to say, there was great excitement in the air!

Stanmore’s Instrumental Music Program 🎶

Stanmore Public School’s Instrumental Music Program offers students the chance to discover the joy of making music together. From strings to concert band, students can learn a new instrument, develop their musical skills and perform with confidence.

Led by talented tutors and passionate conductors, our ensembles perform regularly at school and community events, and many have achieved outstanding results at local competitions. The program encourages teamwork, dedication and a lifelong love of music — key parts of the Stanmore spirit.

Discover more about our Instrumental Music Program and the opportunities it offers every student to experience the joy of music and enrol in the programs for 2026.

The value of music education

In this TEDx Talk Richard Gill argues the case for igniting the imagination through music and the positive impact music can have on a child's developing mind.

TEDxSydney - Richard Gill - The Value of Music Education

Richard Gill AO (1941-2018) was an iconic Australian musician, conductor, and educator whose contributions to the world of music left an indelible mark. He was also a  resident of Stanmore.

With an unwavering passion for nurturing young talent, he dedicated his life to transforming the landscape of music education in Australia.

Richard Gill’s influential career spanned over five decades, during which he conducted orchestras, mentored countless students, and championed the importance of music in society.