Performance Calendar

All scheduled upcoming performances and events are displayed below. This calendar is the most reliable source of performance and event information such as dates, times, locations and people involved. To read about past performances and events follow this link to our Recent Events page.

Calendar items which feature the free event ticket symbol () are open to the general public and are free to attend. We look forward to families and friends supporting our talented students as they take to the stage to showcase their passion and hard work which makes our music program truly special.

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Upcoming Performances and Events

Wednesday 5 March 2025

5:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Night

Week 6, Term 1
People involved:
Jazz Choir 2: 5:45 – 7:15pm
Big Band 1: 6:00 – 8:30pm

6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
SIM Information Evening (Open Night)

Week 6, Term 1
People involved:
Students and parents intending on applying for the Special Interest Music program

Friday 7 March 2025

10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Lunch on the Lawns

Tuesday 11 March 2025

8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Stage 2 Solo Performance Formative Assessments

Week 7, Term 1
People involved:
Stage 2 Solo Performance students

10:00 am – 10:30 am
Toyodai-Hemeji Welcome Ceremony

Week 7, Term 1
People involved:
Year 8 Soprano/Alto Choir, Flute Ensemble

Wednesday 19 March 2025

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Term 1 Piano Concert

Week 8, Term 1 
Tickets:
Free outdoor event – no ticket required

People involved:
piano students
old scholars

Thursday 27 March 2025

8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Stage 2 Solo Performance Summative Assessments

Week 9, Term 1
People involved:
Stage 2 Solo Performance students

Sunday 30 March 2025

All Day
SIM Applications and Folios for entry into 2026 due

Week 9, Term 1
People involved:
Students and parents applying for the Special Interest Music program in 2026

Tuesday 8 April 2025

All Day
SIM Folios for entry into 2026 due

Week 11, Term 1
People involved:
Students and parents intending on applying for the Special Interest Music program

9:00 am – 3:30 pm
SIM Workshop and Aural Day for 2026

Week 11, Term 1
People involved:
Students and parents intending on applying for the Special Interest Music program

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jazz in the Quad

Week 11, Term 1 
Tickets:
Free outdoor event – no ticket required


BYO chairs, food and drinks or purchase from Two Fat Blokes Pizza and ASAP Coffee


Ensembles involved:
Jazz Choirs 1 and 2
Big Bands 1, 2 and 3

Wednesday 9 April 2025

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
AdYO Percussion Ensemble

Week 11, Term 1
People involved:
Percussion students

Friday 25 April 2025

5:00 am – 7:00 am
ANZAC Day Dawn Service

Week 2, Term 1 holidays
Tickets:
Free event – no ticket required


Ensembles involved:
Brass Ensemble and Jazz Choirs 1 and 2

Friday 2 May 2025 8:00 amSunday 4 May 2025 7:00 pm

Generations in Jazz

Week 1, Term 2
Tickets:
Parents/caregivers/general public: https://www.generationsinjazz.com.au/tickets
Performing ensemble members are not required to purchase tickets


Ensembles involved:
Big Band 1, Big Band 2, Jazz Choir 1, Jazz Choir 2

Tuesday 6 May 2025

All Day
SIM Interviews for Year 7 entry in 2026

Week 2, Term 2
People involved:
Invited applicants – based on audition folio and workshop/aural results

Wednesday 7 May 2025

All Day
SIM Interviews for Year 7 entry in 2026

Week 2, Term 2
People involved:
Invited applicants – based on audition folio and workshop/aural results

Friday 23 May 2025

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Killarney Heights High School (NSW) visit

Monday 2 June 2025

All Day
Primary Schools Music Festival Auditions

Wednesday 4 June 2025

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Winter Choral Concert

Week 6, Term 2
Tickets:
Free event – no ticket required


Ensembles involved:
Co-curricular Choirs

Wednesday 11 June 2025Thursday 12 June 2025

Choral Eisteddfod

Week 7, Term 2
Tickets:
Details and pricing available at https://adelaideeisteddfod.com.au/

Ensembles involved:
All Choirs

Wednesday 11 June 2025Friday 13 June 2025

Timothy Wayne-Wright - Artist in Residence

Week 7, Term 2
Ensembles involved:
Choirs

Wednesday 18 June 2025

6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Showcase 1 (Years 7 and 9)

Week 8, Term 2
Tickets:
Free event – no ticket required


Ensembles involved:
All Core/SIM students in Year 7 and Year 9

8:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Showcase 1 (Years 8 and 10)

Week 8, Term 2
Tickets:
Free event – no ticket required


Ensembles involved:
All Core/SIM students in Year 8 and Year 10

Saturday 21 June 2025

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Symphony By The Sea

Week 8, Term 2
Tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1208316


Ensembles involved:
Symphony Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Sinfonia
Stimson Wind Quintet
Rotary Solo Competition winners

Monday 7 July 2025Friday 11 July 2025

South Australian Music Camp

Tuesday 12 August 2025Friday 15 August 2025

ABODA Band & Orchestra Festival

Week 4, Term 3
Tickets:
Entry to the Festival is by gold coin donation at the door to the auditorium.


Ensembles involved:
TBC

Friday 29 August 2025

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Music Spectacular - Intermediate Concert

Week 6, Term 3
Tickets:
TBA


Ensembles involved:
Beachfront Hub
Recorder Ensemble
Sinfonia
Brass Ensemble
Treble Choir
Fusion
Big Band 3
Percussion Ensemble 3
Percussion Ensemble 2
Flute Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble
Jazz Choir 2
Big Band 2

Tuesday 2 September 2025

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Music Spectacular - Advanced Concert

Week 7, Term 3
Tickets:
TBA


Ensembles involved:
Symphony Orchestra
Concert Band
Brightones
Stimson Wind Quintet
Brighton Chamber Orchestra
Dixieland Band
Jazz Choir 1
Percussion Ensemble 1
Bel Canto
Jazz Combo
Concert Choir
Big Band 1

Monday 15 September 2025Thursday 18 September 2025

Festival of Music

Friday 31 October 2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sunset Serenade

Week 3, Term 4
Tickets:
Free event – no ticket required


Ensembles involved:
TBC

Wednesday 19 November 2025

6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Showcase 2 (Years 7 and 9)

Week 6, Term 4
Tickets:
Free event – no ticket required


Ensembles involved:
All Core/SIM students in Year 7 and Year 9

8:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Showcase 2 (Years 8 and 10)

Week 6, Term 4
Tickets:
Free event – no ticket required


Ensembles involved:
All Core/SIM students in Year 8 and Year 10

Tuesday 25 November 2025

7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Valedictory

Week 7, Term 4
Ensembles involved:
Year 12 students

Friday 5 December 2025 3:25 pmWednesday 17 December 2025 11:00 am

International Music Tour

Weeks 8-10, Term 4
Ensembles involved:
Music students and staff

Sinfonia