GALA DAY 2026

DATE: Sunday May 31st, 2026
TIME: 9:30AM until 3:30PM
PLACE: Newington College Music Department
(between Founders Building and Centenary Hall)

The Flute Society of NSW is happy to announce the return of the GALA DAY!

This is a flute-filled day, suitable for all ages and abilities! This year, we will have lots of ensembles for attendees to participate in, as well as workshops to help you prepare for your next AMEB exam or HSC. We will also be joined by Flutes & Flutists, Syrinx Music and Flute Tree, who will have trade stalls featuring lots of sheet music, gorgeous instruments and amazing accessories for you to check out.

The day will start off with a group warm-up led by Anna Cooper. We will then break out into groups for some ensemble playing fun!

After the morning tea break, we will have three masterclasses: AMEB Grades 1-3 (led by Alex Manton); Grades 4-6 (led by Jessica Lee) and HSC (led by Jude Huxtable). If these masterclasses are not applicable to someone and they would like to continue to play in ensembles, they are very welcome to do so during this time.

After lunch, we will have a flute choir rehearsal involving everybody! This will be lots of fun and a rare opportunity for you to get together with so many flute players and play together. Finally, the day will finish off with a concert featuring all the ensembles from the day.

This is a great opportunity for you to meet fellow flute players from our wonderful and vibrant community, so be sure to register now. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

MASTERCLASS INFORMATION: There are very limited performer spots available for each masterclass. If you would like to perform in one of the masterclasses, please register soon. All attendees with a General Day Pass are welcome and encouraged to join the masterclasses as an audience member. You will always learn something!

Program

9:00am - Registration
9:30am - Group Warm-up
10:00am - Ensemble Rehearsals
11:00am - Morning Tea Break/Visit Trade Stalls
11:30am - AMEB/HSC Masterclasses
12:30pm - Lunch/Visit Trade Stalls
1:30pm - Flute Choir Rehearsal
2:00pm - Concert Preparation
2:30pm - Final Concert

CONDITIONS

UNACCOMPANIED MINORS

• I declare as a condition of registration to attend and/or perform in the Flute Society of NSW Gala Day to accept all risks necessarily flowing from my child’s participation which could result in loss or injury. Accordingly, I release the Flute Society of NSW and all persons or corporations associated directly or indirectly with the conduct of this event from all claims, demands, proceedings arising out of my child’s participation and I hereby indemnify them against all liability (including liability for their negligence and the negligence of others) for all injury, loss or damage arising out of my child’s participation in this event. The release shall extend to and include The Flute Society of NSW, MLC School, and their related companies, and their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, employees and volunteers, owners, licensees and occupiers of the land upon which the event or any part of it is conducted of which it is involved either directly or indirectly with the event.
• Unaccompanied competitors and audience under the age of 16 will be required to complete a permission to attend form signed by parent/guardian. This form must be submitted to the Flute Society on the day of the Gala Day. Download form here.
• Parent/guardian of unaccompanied competitors and audience under the age of 16 will be required to Sign-On upon arrival at the venue and Sign-Off upon leaving the venue.

Authority for reproduction and release of photographs and digital image.

• In order to report on the news and events of the Flute Society of NSW, sometimes photographs and digital video of students taken at Flute Society Events will be included on the website www.flutesocietynsw.org as well as the Flute Society Facebook page. As part of your registration, you authorise the Flute Society of NSW to release photograph(s)/ digital film footage of you or your child taken at the 2026 Gala Day to be used on the website of the Flute Society of NSW www.flutesocietynsw.org and Facebook page.

FOOD AND DRINKS

Newington College is within walking distance to nearby cafes and restaurants. To save time however, it is recommended to bring a packed lunch and water on the day.

Please note that children under the age of 16 will not be permitted to leave the venue without a responsible adult and should bring food and drinks for the day.