ENCORE

24 February 2025

In the Concert Hall

Contemporary Music

ENCORE is a program of outstanding performances and compositions by students from schools across NSW, presented for the 2024 Higher School Certificate Music examinations.

ENCORE Showcase

The annual ENCORE concert showcases the outstanding musicianship of HSC students from NSW schools and their talents as singers, instrumentalists and composers.

Presented by the NSW Education Standards Authority, ENCORE is an exciting opportunity for current music students, teachers and the general public to see and hear a selection of exemplary works presented for the 2024 Higher School Certificate Music examinations.

The program illustrates the range, variety and challenges offered by the 3 HSC Music courses across styles, genres and musical periods. Featuring solo and ensemble, vocal and instrumental works, there is something for everyone – from classics to jazz to contemporary music.

Presented by NSW Education Standards Authority

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