Ensembles

Ensembles rehearsal typically occur once per week (unless otherwise stated) for various lengths of time. The fee payable for most ensemble/choir participation is $124.05 per 9 week term (inclusive of GST).  See enrolment information and term dates.

Check out our ensembles and choirs below.

Community Blues Band

Wednesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Community Blues Band aims to bring together students of all ages and levels to enjoy a jam session of blues tunes (think Muddy Waters or John Lee Hooker style). Welcoming guitarists, bass players, drummers, pianists, harmonica players, singers and more, the best thing about this ensemble is you can be a beginner or an expert and still jam with ease. Learn a pentatonic scale, improvisation and many more skills! If you are a budding musician that wants to jam in a welcoming and friendly environment, this ensemble is perfect for you! Suitable for students aged 16 and above.

Please note: if your preferred equipment is not included in the following list, please bring your own: vocal microphone, guitar amp, bass amp, drum kit. No guitar pedals allowed.

Flute Choir

Mondays: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

If you play the flute and have reached the level of grade 6 or equivalent, why not consider the Conservatorium Flute Choir? You will play challenging repertoire, develop ensemble techniques, perform at the Con and in the community, and form friendships with like-minded people from school age to retirees. Open to all ages who have acquired level grade 6 and above.

Intermediate String Ensemble

Tuesdays 4:00pm - 5.30pm

This orchestra offers the next stage in string orchestra playing. For Grades 3-6, players are introduced to more advanced aspects of ensemble playing and the repertoire includes a range of colourful pieces for string orchestra. Students must be school aged from Year 6 and above to be eligible for this orchestra.

Percussion Ensemble

Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble nurtures percussionist's performance skills through a variety of small ensemble works. Members are required to have a fundamental rhythmical understanding of either tuned or un-tuned percussion instruments. Percussionists who specialise in un-tuned percussion (drum kit) are highly encouraged to consider this group. Rehearsals are musically rewarding and enjoyable, particularly for those who are interested in refining their performance and ensemble skills. This ensemble is open to school aged children.

Classical Guitar Ensemble

(Currently taking expressions of interest)

Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Led by Pana Damien Watson, the Classical Guitar Ensemble is a group dedicated to advancing one's guitar skills through classical and modern styles of playing in a group. Mostly based around classical guitars, elements of modern music are also involved with a small amount of improvisation. An audition is necessary for small aged children and a playing level of around 2nd to 3rd grade would be advantageous. Depending on attendance and age/ability the class may divide into beginners and intermediate/advanced groups.