Brisbane
State High School has one of the most comprehensive extra-curricular
instrumental music programs in Queensland.
The program encompasses orchestral string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Every
year, students audition and are placed in a compulsory ensemble,
orchestra or concert band. Students may also be invited to participate
in a non-compulsory jazz or chamber ensemble. Our school currently
facilitates 18 performing ensembles in a variety of genres.
The
proficiency level of the musical groups ranges from beginner to
advanced. Public performance is an integral part of the program and all
members are expected to attend performances. Student learning and
equipment is supported by an active P&C
Association sub-committee.
Register your details to ensure the Instrumental Music Sub-Committee can contact you about the latest news and events.
Instrumental Music Handbook
For more information about the Instrumental Music program, please download the Instrumental Music Handbook (PDF, 333KB).
Lessons and rehearsals
Students
participate in a weekly group lesson during school time with a
qualified Instrumental Music teacher and a weekly ensemble rehearsals
before or after school.
Rehearsal timetable
Please see the Instrumental Music Rehearsal Schedule (PDF, 189 KB) document for the 2022 Instrumental Music rehearsal timetable.
Team App
We
are using a smartphone app to facilitate easier communication between
staff, students and parents. Team App is designed for use on smartphones
(android and iPhone), iPads and iPods, and can also be viewed online. It
is free to download and does not incur a membership fee. Team App keeps member contact details private and students cannot communicate with each other through the app.
To download, go to Team App:
Sign-up using your name, date of birth and email address. You'll be sent an email to confirm your registration.
Search for BSHS Instrumental Music and request access to the group students, teachers, or parents (whichever applies to you), and any relevant ensembles.
Once your request is approved you will be able to see news and upcoming Instrumental Music events.
Events
Instrumental music events for the year.
Friday 22 April
| ANZAC Day Assemblies | Brass Band |
| Friday 29 April - Sunday 1 May | Music Camp
| Symphonic Band
Symphony Orchestra |
| Sunday 1 May - Tuesday 3 May | Music Camp | Wind Orchestra
Kurilpa String Orchestra
|
| Thursday 12 May | Semester One Concerts - Concert 1
| Concert Band
Concert Winds
Wind Band
Wind Ensemble
Flute Ensemble
Brass Band 1 & 2
Stage Band
Symphonic Band
Wind Orchestra
Big Band
Fracatlia Percussion Ensemble
|
| Thursday 19 May | Semester One Concerts - Concert 2
| Cordelia String Orchestra
Merivale String Orchestra
Highgate String Orchestra
Southbank String Orchestra
Kurilpa String Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra |
Monday 6 June
| Fanfare Heats
| All Ensembles
|
Saturday 18 June
| Music and International Food Festival (MIFF)
| ALl Ensembles
|
Monday 25 July
| Foundation Day Ceremony
| Senior Chamber String Orchestra - TBC
|
Thursday 28 - Friday 29 July
| 2023 Music Merit Entry Auditions (TBC) | All Ensembles |
Saturday 13 - Sunday 14 August
| Intermediate Ensembles Day Camp
| Wind Ensemble
Wind Band
Concert Band
Concert Winds
|
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 August
| Intermediate Ensembles Day Camp
| Southbank String Orchestra
Highgate String Orchestra
Merivale String Orchestra
Cordelia String Orchestra
|
Monday 22 August - Friday 2 September
| Musicfest
| All Bands
All Orchestras
|
Friday 7 October
| Music Supper and Farewell Concert
| Symphonic Band
Symphony Orchestra
|
| Junior Ensembles Commence
| |
Friday 25 November
| Year 9 Graduation
| Year 9 Chamber Orchestra - TBC
|
| Monday 28 November - Friday 2 December | Year 7 2023 Auditions | |
Wednesday 30 November
| Junior End of Year Band Concert | Year 7 Band
Year 8 Band
Year 9 Band |
Thursday 1 December
| Junior End of Year String Concert
| Year 7 String
Year 8 String
Year 9 String
|
Friday 2 December
| Year 7 2023 Orintation Day
| Year 8 Chamber Orchestra - TBC
|
Calendar is subject to change - please refer to the Events Calendar on our website. Any changes to these dates will be communicated via Team App.
Instrumental Music Sub-Committee
The P&C Association Instrumental Music Sub-Committee meets at 7:00pm on the second Monday of the month, in the Performing Arts Centre (P Block) meeting room.
The Instrumental Music Sub-Committee is led by: