Ensembles

The Co-curricular Music Program has two main sections – private lessons and ensemble rehearsals. These two musical experiences work together to provide a balanced and guided education in music. Concepts and techniques introduced in lessons are applied in the ensemble setting. All students learning an instrument or voice are required to join an ensemble. All students (with the exception of piano and guitar students) will be automatically registered in the appropriate ensemble. Piano and guitar students are strongly encouraged to join one of the College ensembles where possible to further develop their musical skills.

The College provides the following ensemble opportunities for students enrolled in the Co-curricular Music Program:

Wind Ensemble: Woodwind, Brass, Percussion

Conductor: Miss Chelsey Thomas

Ensemble entry requirements: Minimum Grade 3 level of performance.  By invitation or audition only

Rehearsals: Thursday Morning rehearsals from 7.00am to 8.20am - extended rehearsals to be advised during the school year

Commitments: Students in this ensemble will be expected to particpate in the yearly Music Tour and perform at all school concerts, competitions and events.

Beginner Band: Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Keyboard Bass or Electric Bass Guitar

Conductor: Mr Andrew Eunson

Ensemble entry requirements: Beginner students in their first year of learning

Rehearsals: Contact Music Office

Commitments: This is a training ensemble for the beginner students and they will perform at assemblies, school concerts.

Concert Band: Woodwind, Bass, Percussion, Double Bass or Electric Bass, Keyboard

Conductor:  Miss Chelsey Thomas

Ensemble entry requirements: Students who have been playing for more than one year

Rehearsals: Wednesday Morning rehearsals from 7.30 to 8.20am

Commitments: This ensemble will perform on assemblies, school concerts, Brisbane Ekka & a Primary Music Tour.

Stage Band: Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum Kit

Conductor: Mr Andrew Eunson
Ensemble entry requirements: By invitation or audition only.  Minimum Grade 4 level of performance.  The ability to improvise is advantageous

Rehearsals: Monday mornings from 7.00am to 8.20am.

Commitments: Students in this ensemble will be expected to particpate in the yearly Music Tour and perform at all school concerts, competitions and events

String Orchestra: Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass

Conductor: Mr Cade Bonar

Ensemble entry requirements: Minimum Grade 2 level of performance

Rehearsals: Friday mornings from 7.00am to 8.20am.

Commitments: This ensemble will perform at school concerts, assemblies, school functions and competitions and a secondary music tour.  

String Ensemble: Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass

Conductor: Mrs Vanessa Herriman

Ensemble entry requirements: Students playing for more than one year

Rehearsals: Thursday mornings from 7.30am to 8.20am.

Commitments: This ensemble will perform at school concerts, assemblies, school functions, Brisbane Ekka and a Primary Music Tour.

Conductor: Ms Alita Cahill

Ensemble entry requirements: Prep students who have a love of singing and moving to music

Rehearsals: Thursday mornings from 8.00am - commencing week 5 of Term One - Intake of students in Semester One and Semester Two

Commitments: This beginner ensemble will have an opportunity to perform at school assemblies, events and Sounds of Celebration

Junior Singers: Voice

Conductor: Mrs Vanessa Herriman

Ensemble entry requirements: Primary students from Years 1 to 3

Rehearsals: Friday mornings from 7.45am to 8.20am

Primary Choir: Voice

Conductor: Ms Heather Swift

Ensemble entry requirements: Primary students from Years 4 to 6

Rehearsals: Monday mornings from 7.30am to 8.20am

College Choir: Voice

Conductor: Mr Tim Doecke

Ensemble entry requirements: Secondary students from Years 7 to 12

Rehearsals: Tuesday mornings from 7.30am to 8.20am

Junior and Senior Guitar Ensembles: Guitar

Conductor: Mr Chris Clarke

Ensemble entry requirements: Advanced ensembles, invitation only

A levy of $20 per term will apply to each ensemble membership (except Piccolo Preps) to cover the costs of music and conductor’s fees.

Should you wish to find out more information please contact the Music Office Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .