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.
Instrumental Music Handbook
For more information about the Instrumental Music program, please download the Instrumental Music Handbook (PDF, 763 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.
Thursday 25 January
| Year 7 Instrumental Music Orientation Session
| New students in the program
|
Wednesday 7 February
| Leadership and Learning Ceremony
| Symphonic Band
|
Thursday 8 February
| Year 7 Instrumental Music Curriculum Information Night
| Incoming Year 7s
|
Monday 25 March
| Chamber Music Concert 1
| Percussion Ensemble Brass Ensembles Flute Ensemble Woodwind Groups
|
Wednesday 27 March
| Chamber Music Concert 2
| Chamber Orchestras
|
Monday 22 April
| Anzac Day
| Brass Band 1
|
Monday 22 April
| Percussion Concert
| Percussion Ensembles
|
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 Strings
Symphony Orchestras |
Wednesday 22 May
| Semester One Concert 2
| Concert Winds Wind Ensemble Wind Orchestra Brass Band 1 Brass Band 2 Stage Band Big Band
|
Thursday 23 May
| Semester One Concert 3
| Concert Band Symphonic Band
|
Monday 3 June & Tuesday 4 June
| Fanfare Heats
| All IM ensembles
|
Saturday 15 June
| Music and international Food Festival
| All IM ensembles
|
Thursday 20 June
| Fanfare Regional Finals
| Successful ensembles
|
July – TBA
| Foundation Day Ceremony
| Chamber Orchestra
|
Thursday 25 & Friday 26 July
| 2025 Music Merit Entry Auditions
|
|
Saturday 27 July & Sunday 28 July
| 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
|
TBA
| Musicfest
| All Bands String Orchestras Symphony Orchestra Stage Band Big Band
|
Saturday 31 August
| State High Day
| Big Band Stage Band Chamber Orchestra
|
TBA
| 2024 Extra-Curricular Showcase for 2025 Year 7s
| Instrumental Music Leaders
|
TBA
| Fanfare State Finals
| Successful ensembles
|
Wednesday 2 October
| End of Season Concert
| Concert Bands Jazz Bands
|
Friday 4 October
| Music Supper and Farewell Concert
| Year 12s Symphony Orchestra Symphonic Band
|
Week 3 – Junior Ensembles Commence
|
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 Band Year 8 Band Year 9 Band
|
TThursday 28 November
| Junior School End of Year String Concert
| Southbank String Orchestra Highgate String Orchestra Southbank String Orchestra Merivale String Orchestra Cordelia String Orchestra
|
TBA
| Year 7 2025 Orientation Day
| Chamber 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: