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.
2024 Rehearsal Schedule
Vox Musica
7:15am – 8:30am
Foyer
| Chorale
7:15am – 8:30am
Innovation Studio
| Vocal Sectionals
7:15am – 8:30am
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.
2024 Events
Wednesday 24 January
| Massed Choir Rehearsal - Leadership & Learning Ceremony
| 2023 Vocal Ensemble students
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Thursday 25 January
| Massed Choir Rehearsal - Leadership & Learning Ceremony
| 2023 Vocal Ensemble students
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Thursday 1 February
| Massed Choir Rehearsal - Leadership & Learning Ceremony
| 2023 Vocal Ensemble students
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Friday 2 February
| Massed Choir Rehearsal - Leadership & Learning Ceremony
| 2023 Vocal Ensemble students
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Week 3 - Chorale rehearsals commence
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Tuesday 6 February
| Vocal Ensembles Welcome Meeting
| All Vocal Ensemble students
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Wednesday 7 February
| Leadership and Learning Ceremony
| 2023 Vocal Ensemble students
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Week 4 - Vox Musica rehearsals commence
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Friday 8 and Saturday 9 March
| Sing Camp
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Friday 22 March
| Massed Choir Rehearsal -ANZAC Day
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Thursday 28 March
| Massed Choir Rehearsal -ANZAC Day
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Tuesday 28 March
| WOW Week Workshop - Karaoke
| Vocal Ensemble Leaders
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Tuesday 16 April
| Tangara Retirement Village
| Senior Vocal Ensemble students
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Thursday 18 April
| Vocal Workshop with Specialist
| Chorale Vocal Ensemble
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Monday 22 April
| ANZAC Day Ceremony
| Massed Choir
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Wednesday 1 May
| Vocal Workshop with Specialist
| Vox Musica Vocal Ensemble
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Thursday 2 May
| Secondary Voice Festival
| Vocal Ensemble students
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Thursday 9 May
| QYMA
| Vox Musica Vocal Ensemble
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Friday 10 May
| QYMA
| Chorale Vocal Ensemble
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Saturday 15 June
| Music and International Food Festival (MIFF)
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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TBA
| WOW Week
| TBA
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Wednesday 17 July
| Vocal Workshop with Specialist
| Vox Musica Vocal Ensemble
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Thursday 18 July
| Vocal Workshop with Specialist
| Chorale Vocal Ensemble
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TBA
| Foundation Day Ceremony
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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TBA
| Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Saturday 31 August
| State High Day
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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TBA
| 2024 Extra-Curricular Showcase for 2025 Year 7s
| Vocal Ensemble Leaders
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TBA
| WOW Week
| TBA
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Thursday 10 October
| Vocal Soiree
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Friday 11 October
| Massed Choir Rehearsal
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Thursday 17 October
| Massed Choir Rehearsal
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Friday 18 October
| Massed Choir Rehearsal
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Friday 25 October
| Massed Choir Rehearsal
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Friday 1 November
| Massed Choir Rehearsal
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Thursday 14 November
| Massed Choir Rehearsal - Senior Graduation
| All Vocal Ensemble Students
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Friday 15 November
| Senior Graduation
| Massed Choir
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Friday 22 November
| Junior Graduation
| Students in Year 7, 8 and 9
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Contact
Contact the Master in Charge if you would like to participate in Vocal Ensembles.