Students from Narrabri, Tamworth and Armidale will have the unforgettable chance to sing at the Sydney Opera House next week.
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They will perform in the Festival of Choral Music, an annual event for NSW public school students that's one of the biggest musical concerts held there.
More than 3000 children will sing in one of four different concerts, in two-part harmony, in what Narrabri Public School's Vanessa Charlton said was "a celebration of music".
"For our little people, some of our girls have never, ever been to Sydney in their lives, so first time in Sydney then they get to be in an iconic landmark," she said.
"They're very, very excited - beyond excited."
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The four massed choirs of about 700 students each will perform traditional, folk and musical theatre items with the backing of a full symphony orchestra and a stage band.
Thirty Narrabri students, and 36 from Ben Venue Public School in Armidale, will perform with other schools in the Argyle choir on Monday night.
Twenty-one Tamworth South Public School students will be in the Australis group on Tuesday night.
TSPS music specialist teacher Natalie Brown said it was "something they'll be able to tell their grandkids one day: that they sang in the Opera House".
Students from the school have been in the event many times before - but, she said, "They turn quite lot of schools away, so it's quite an honour to be selected."
Ben Venue principal Louise Moffatt said the event was "a prestigious event on our school calendar".
"Students look forward to the opportunity to perform at the Opera House as well as the excitement of a trip with their friends to Sydney."
Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said it was a moment children would remember for life.
"The opportunity to showcase your talents in Australia's greatest musical home is a huge honour and I'm so excited for all the NSW students performing during the festival," she said.