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, 333 KB).
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, 86.7 KB) document for the 2024 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.
Wednesday 7 February
| Leadership and Learning Ceremony
| Symphonic Band
|
Monday 25 March
| Chamber Music Concert
| Percussion Ensemble
Brass Ensembles
Flute Ensemble
Woodwind Groups
|
Wednesday 27 March
| Chamber Music Concert
| Chamber Orchestras
|
Monday 22 April
| Anzac Day
| Brass Band 1
|
Friday 3 May - Sunday 5 May
| Music Camp 1
| Symphonic Band
Symphony Orchestra |
Sunday 5 May - Tuesday 7 May
| Music Camp 2
| Wind Orchestra
Kurilpa String Orchestra
|
Wednesday 15 May
| Semester One Concert 1
| All String Symphony Orchestras
|
Wednesday 22 May
| Semester One Concert 2
| Selected Concert Bands
Big Band
Stage Band
|
Monday 3 & Tuesday 4 June
| Fanfare Heats
| All IM ensembles
|
Saturday 15 June
| Music and international Food Festival
| All IM ensembles
|
Thursday 20 June
| Fanfare Regional Final
| Succesful ensembles
|
July - TBA
| Foundation Day Ceremony
| Chamber Orchestra
|
Thursday 25 and Friday 26 July
| 2025 Music Merit Entry Audtitions
|
|
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August
| Intermediate Ensemble Music Day Camp
| Southbank String Orchestra
Highgate String Orchestra
Merivale String Orchestra
Cordelia String Orchestra
Wind Ensemble
Wind Band
Concert Band
Concert Winds
|
August - TBA
| Musicfest
| All Bands
String Orchestras
Symphony Orchestra
Stage Band
Big Band
|
TBA
| 2024 Extra-Curricular Showcase for 2025 Year 7s
| Instrumental Music Leaders
|
Friday 4 October
| Music Supper and Farewell Concert
| Year 12s
Symphony Orchestra
Symphonic Band
|
Thursday 14 November
| Final rehearsal for Senior Grad
| Symphony Orchestra
Big Band
|
Friday 15 November
| Senior Graduation
| Symphony Orchestra
Big Band
|
Friday 22 November
| Junior Graduation | Chamber Orchestra |
TBA
| Year 7 2025 Auditions | |
TBA
| 2025 Orientation Day
| Chamber Orchestra
|
Wednesday 27 November
| Junior School End of Year Band Concert | Year 7 Bands
Year 8 Bands
Year 9 Bands
|
Thursday 28 November
| Junior School End of Year String Concert
| Southbank String Orchestra
Highgate String Orchestra
Southbank String Orchestra
Merivale String Orchestra
Cordelia String Orchestra |
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: