ENRICHING YOUNG LIVES IN WESTERN SYDNEY THROUGH MUSIC
ABOUT CONTINUUM MUSIC
OUR MISSION
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS
In Western Sydney, access to the life-changing power of music education is extremely limited. As students enter their teenage years and begin to question who they are and where they belong, music becomes a powerful anchor for their identity.
The CONTINUUM MUSIC team has been delivering a year-long community-based classical music program i
In Western Sydney, access to the life-changing power of music education is extremely limited. As students enter their teenage years and begin to question who they are and where they belong, music becomes a powerful anchor for their identity.
The CONTINUUM MUSIC team has been delivering a year-long community-based classical music program in Western Sydney for nine years, giving young people from Year 1 to Year 12 access to high-quality music education, supporting them to reach their full potential as musicians and confident individuals.
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS
EQUITABLE FEE STRUCTURE FOR ALL
We support families to pay what they can.
LESSONS AND INSTRUMENTS
Students are provided with an orchestral string instrument and individual lessons with a professional teacher.
YEAR-LONG PERFORMANCES
Internal and external orchestral rehearsal and performance opportunities with four ensembles.
ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP
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EQUITABLE FEE STRUCTURE FOR ALL
We support families to pay what they can.
LESSONS AND INSTRUMENTS
Students are provided with an orchestral string instrument and individual lessons with a professional teacher.
YEAR-LONG PERFORMANCES
Internal and external orchestral rehearsal and performance opportunities with four ensembles.
ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP
Tutors and performances and regular guests from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
SUPPORTING EMERGING TALENT
A few students are selected to take part in the Accelerated Program.
CREATION OF ORIGINAL MUSIC
Telling our own Australian story through original Australian compositions.
OUR IMPACT
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR IMPACT
72 participants receive weekly lessons
4 orchestra ensembles for all participants
50 performances since the program began
100 instruments available to loan all participants
"Many of our students are from low income families, or with limited access to music education. Yet the talent and empowering outcomes of music for the community holds hig
72 participants receive weekly lessons
4 orchestra ensembles for all participants
50 performances since the program began
100 instruments available to loan all participants
"Many of our students are from low income families, or with limited access to music education. Yet the talent and empowering outcomes of music for the community holds high potential. Barriers are financial—but also include the absence of music in school curricula, limited awareness of pathways into music, little or no access to instruments, and few opportunities to experience live performance or structured music programs."
CHRISTOPHER BENNETT, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
AN ARTISTIC VISION BY TWO KEY ARTISTS
OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE LIFE-CHANGING GOALS
OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE LIFE-CHANGING GOALS
Conductor, cellist and educator Christopher Bennett BMus Performance (Hons), MMus, draws inspiration from his own experience growing up with financial disadvantage, and the impact music had on his life. He holds an Honour’s degree from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, a Master’s degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, has studi
Conductor, cellist and educator Christopher Bennett BMus Performance (Hons), MMus, draws inspiration from his own experience growing up with financial disadvantage, and the impact music had on his life. He holds an Honour’s degree from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, a Master’s degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, has studied with renowned cellists, performs regularly with Opera Australia Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Moorambilla Voices and conducts for Sydney Youth Orchestras.
Acclaimed music educator Karen Carey OAM has a distinguished career as head of music across public schools, Director of Music at MLC school from 1989-2013, Artistic Director of Santa Sabina, and the star of the award-winning film Mrs Carey’s Concert. She has a life-long commitment to give the experience and joy of choirs, orchestral playing, musicals and opera to young students.
OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE LIFE-CHANGING GOALS
OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE LIFE-CHANGING GOALS
OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE LIFE-CHANGING GOALS
BOOST IN SCHOOL OUTCOMES
Participants show a greater attendance and improvement in school work overall.
GREATER CONFIDENCE
Participants find confidence in music that directly translates to other subjects.
BELONGING
Participants find a sense of belonging and identity from a supportive community of like-minded friends.
CONNECTIONS
Participa
BOOST IN SCHOOL OUTCOMES
Participants show a greater attendance and improvement in school work overall.
GREATER CONFIDENCE
Participants find confidence in music that directly translates to other subjects.
BELONGING
Participants find a sense of belonging and identity from a supportive community of like-minded friends.
CONNECTIONS
Participants connect with the broader music industry through partnerships and find employment pathways.
CAN YOU PLAY YOUR PART?
OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE LIFE-CHANGING GOALS
CAN YOU PLAY YOUR PART?
We partner with a variety of individuals and businesses in our community to provide this porgram.
Can you help us to ensure that all families have the chance to access
high-quality music education that is unavailable in Western Sydney?
All donations are tax-deductible and contributions are recognised on our website and in concert programs.
We partner with a variety of individuals and businesses in our community to provide this porgram.
Can you help us to ensure that all families have the chance to access
high-quality music education that is unavailable in Western Sydney?
All donations are tax-deductible and contributions are recognised on our website and in concert programs. Major donors and corporate sponsors are recognised through brand sharing, are invited to special VIP backstage events to see the program in action and receive personal invitations to experience the students’ learning.
Contact us to see how your contribution will make a difference to a young person's life.
PLAY YOUR PART
