Performing Groups - Middle and Senior Schools
Head of Performing Arts: Ms Sally Davis
P: +61 3 9816 1336 E: sally.davis@carey.com.au
Description
The ensemble opportunities available to students are outlined below, with core ensembles being marked with an asterisk. Wind Band Program
Carey’s Wind band program in the Middle and Senior Schools begins with the Beginner Band which caters for Year 7 beginners who have had no experience on the instrument of choice during the previous two years. Students then progress through a series of sequentially graded ensembles leading to the Wind Symphony, which accommodates advanced players.
Year 7 Beginner Band* (Year 7)
Rehearsals take place at specified times of the year, plus one tutorial session per week.
Year 7 Wind Band* (Year 7)
This group caters to students who have at least 12 months experience on their instrument when starting Year 7.
Rehearsals take place weekly, plus one tutorial session per week.
Intermediate Wind Band* (Year 8)
Rehearsals take place weekly.
Concert Band* (Year 7 - 9)
Rehearsals take place weekly.
Symphonic Band* (Year 8 - 12)
Rehearsals take place weekly and entry into this ensemble is by audition.
Wind Symphony* (Year 9 - 12)
Rehearsals take place weekly and entry to this ensemble is by audition. String Program
String players at Carey have the opportunity to be involved in a number of progressive ensembles, beginning with the Beginner Strings, which operates in the same way as the Training Band. String players progress through to the Symphony Orchestra, a senior ensemble catering for advanced players of strings, wind, brass and percussion.
Beginner Strings* (Year 7)
Rehearsals take place at specified times of the year, plus one tutorial session per week.
Heritage Strings* (Year 7 - 9)
AMEB Grade 2 and 3. Rehearsals take place weekly and entry to this ensemble is by audition.
Hibbert Strings* (Year 7 - 10)
AMEB Grade 4 to 6. Rehearsals take place weekly and entry to this ensemble is by audition.
Symphony Orchestra* (Year 7 - 12)
Rehearsals take place weekly and entry to this ensemble is by audition. Choral Program
Carey’s choral program consists of large choirs based in Middle and Senior Schools as well as smaller, auditioned groups. Students do not need to be undertaking vocal tuition to be a member of these ensembles.
Orpheus Choir* (Year 7 - 9)
Rehearsals take place weekly.
Middle School Chamber Choir (Year 7 - 9)
Rehearsals take place weekly and entry to this ensemble is by audition.
Senior Choir* (Year 10 - 12)
Rehearsals take place weekly.
Senior Chamber Choir (Year 10 - 12)
Full and sectional rehearsals take place weekly and entry to this ensemble is by audition. Jazz Ensembles
Jazz ensembles at all age and ability levels teach students techniques specific to jazz style, jazz ensemble playing and improvisation.
Middle School and Senior School Improv Group
Rehearsals take place weekly.
Ellington Jazz Ensemble
Rehearsals take place weekly.
Stage Band
Rehearsals take place weekly and entry to this ensemble is by audition.
Big Band
Full and sectional rehearsals take place weekly and entry to this ensemble is by audition. Chamber Music
A wide range of chamber groups provide opportunities for students to participate in high quality small ensembles across a range of musical styles.
Middle School Guitar Ensemble
Rehearsals take place weekly.
Senior School Guitar Ensemble
Rehearsals take place weekly.
Tours
Students at Carey have the opportunity to participate in regular regional, interstate and overseas music tours. Interstate and overseas tours are planned well in advance and Middle School musicians are selected to tour with the Middle School Play each year in November. Theatre Orchestras
Both Middle and Senior Schools present a musical each year. For each production, a theatre orchestra comprised mostly of students is a critical part of the company. The size and instrumentation of the theatre orchestra depends on the requirements of each show and, as such, it varies from year to year.
The experience of performing in a theatre orchestra is very different from the concert stage and is another important facet of Carey’s expansive performing arts program.
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