Playing in an ensemble is one of the most rewarding activities for a musician. The College encourages students to take their place in such groups when they have reached the required standard. With the exception of the College’s choirs and percussion, students participating in ensembles are required to be currently enrolled in Music Instrumental tuition.
Junior Choir is compulsory for all Year 7 students.
Ellenbrook Secondary College offers a wide range of ensembles in which students are encouraged to participate. Instrumental and Vocal students are encouraged to belong to at least one ensemble. Students are expected to commit themselves to attendance to all rehearsals, concerts and events scheduled for the whole year.
Music Ensembles at Ellenbrook Secondary College include:
- Junior Concert Band
- Senior Concert Band
- College Choir – compulsory for all music students in Year 7
- Junior Guitar Ensemble
- Senior Guitar Ensemble
- Contemporary / Rock Band Ensemble – Junior
- Contemporary / Rock Band Ensemble – Senior
- Junior String Ensemble
- Senior String Ensemble
- Specialist Vocal Choir (vocal students only)
Colours Awards
In line with College policy for awarding colours in other areas, badges are awarded to Year 11 and 12 students who have participated in school, community, local, national or international performances with a minimum of four years long service. Awards are shown by wearing of the colours badge on their jacket lapels.
Director of Music, Ms Aviva Leahy leads students in practice to perform two high quality showcases per year, in addition to numerous performances around the local community and neighbouring primary schools. Music students have also competed both nationally and at international levels.
