Primary Schools Music Festival

Operating since 1891 and a State Icon, The Festival of Music is a joint venture of the South Australian Public Primary Schools' (SAPPS) Music Society and the Department for Education.

This school-based music education program culminates in performances at the Adelaide Festival Centre and in ten regional centres.

The Festival of Music provides opportunities for students to perform in:

choirs, orchestras, troupes, as Hosts/soloists, as Guest Artists, as choreography leaders.

History

1891 founded by Alexander Clark as the Public Schools Decoration Society 1921 Frank Gratton succeeds Inspector William John McBride as conductor of the public schools concerts, Thousand Voice Choir.

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