Brisbane State High School has a thriving Vocal Ensembles program which enables students to participate in singing and enjoy musical interaction with other students.
Our ensembles rehearse once a week and perform at competitions and eisteddfods, as well as school events, including Vocal Soiree, Student Leaders’ Induction Ceremony, ANZAC Day Commemorative Ceremony, Foundation Day and Year 12 Graduation. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in our annual Vocal Soiree as soloists and in small vocal ensembles. Vocal Ensembles students enjoy participating in these ensembles and this enhances their musical skills as well.
For more information about our Vocal Ensembles program, download the Vocal Ensembles Handbook (PDF, 362 KB).
From time to time, the type and number of ensembles may vary. The current structure is as follows:
- Vox Musica (SATB)
Mixed Advanced Acapella Ensemble — Years 7 to 12.
- Chorale (SATB)
Mixed Vocal Ensemble — Years 7 to 12.
- Vocal Sectionals
In addition to your weekly rehearsal, the Conductor will notify certain groups and/or students requesting their attendance at this rehearsal.
2025 Rehearsal Schedule
Chorale 7:15am – 8:45am Innovation Studio
| Vox Musica 7:15am – 8:45am PAC Foyer
| Vocal Sectionals 7:15am – 8:45am PAC Foyer |
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 Vocal Ensembles 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 Vocal Ensembles events.
2025 Events
Thursday 30 January
| Leadership & Learning Ceremony (LLC) Rehearsal
| Vox Musica
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Tuesday 4 February
| Round 2 Auditions
| Auditioning students
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Wednesday 5 February
| Vocal Ensembles Welcome Meeting
| All Vocal Ensemble students
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Thursday 6 February
| LLC Rehearsal
| Vox Musica
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Friday 7 February
| LLC Rehearsal
| Massed Choir
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Friday 14 February
| LLC Rehearsal
| Massed Choir
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Tuesday 18 February
| Leadership and Learning Ceremony
| Vocal Ensembles
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2025 Chorale rehearsals commence Wednesday 12th February
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2025 Vox Musica rehearsals commence Thursday 13 February
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TBA
| TBC - Craigslea SHS Workshop
| All Vocal Ensembles
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Friday 14 and Saturday 15 March
| Sing Camp
| All Vocal Ensembles
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Friday 21 March
| ANZAC Day Rehearsal
| Massed Choir
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Friday 28 March
| ANZAC Day Rehearsal
| Massed Choir
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TBA
| WOW Week Workshop
| Senior Vocal Leaders
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Tuesday 22 April
| Tangara Retirement Village Workshop
| Senior Vocal Ensemble students
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TBA
| ANZAC Day Assembly
| Massed Choir
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TBA
| ANZAC Ceremony Performance
| Massed Choir
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TBA
| Secondary Voice Festival
| All Vocal Ensemble students
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Wednesday 14 May
| Vocal Workshop with Specialist
| Chorale
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Thursday 15 May
| Vocal Workshop with Specialist
| Vox Musica
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Thursday 22 and Friday 23 May
| QYMA
| All Vocal Ensembles
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TBA
| Choral Fanfare Heats
| All Vocal Ensembles
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Thursday 19 June
| Fanfare Regional Finals
| Successful Vocal Ensembles
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TBA
| WOW Week Workshop
| All Vocal Ensembles
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TBA
| TBA - Tasmanian Festival of Voices Tour
| Senior Tour Choir
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Wednesday 23 July
| Vocal Workshop with Sepecialist
| Chorale
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Thursday 24 July
| Vocal Workshop with Sepecialist
| Vox Musica
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TBA
| Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod
| All Vocal Ensembles
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TBA
| Foundation Day Ceremony
| TBA
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TBA
| TBA - Citizenship Ceremony
| Vox Musica
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TBA
| TBA - Citizenship Ceremony
| Chorale
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TBA Held between 11-15 August
| Gold Coast Eisteddfod
| All Vocal Ensembles
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TBA
| State High Day
| TBA
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TBA
| 2025 EC Showcase for 2026 Year 7s
| Vocal Leader
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Saturday 13 September
| Music & International Food Festival (MIFF)
| All Vocal Ensembles
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Week 10
| External Event - Seniors (UQ School of Music Performance)
| Selected Senior Students
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Thursday 16 October
| Vocal Soiree
| All Vocal Ensembles
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Friday 17 October
| Grad Choir Rehearsal
| Grad Choir
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Friday 7 November
| Grad Choir Rehearsal
| Grad Choir
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Friday 14 November
| Grad Choir Rehearsal
| Grad Choir
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TBA
| Senior Graduation
| TBA
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TBA
| Junior Graduation
| Junior Vocal Ensemble Students
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Contact
Contact the Master in Charge if you would like to participate in Vocal Ensembles.