Bands, Choirs and Ensembles
Our Co-curricular Bands, Ensembles and Choirs cater for a diverse range of abilities and interests. Rehearsals are conducted outside class time and provide group performance opportunities. Students are auditioned for the ensembles and placed in an appropriate group based on current performance levels. Ensemble members learn how to collaborate musically across a range of styles and genres. Ensembles are categorised as Core or Extension. For students to participate in an Extension ensemble they must also participate in at least one Core ensemble. Students who participate in ensembles must also receive either individual, paired or small group tuition.
Instrumental Ensembles
LARGE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES - generally groups of 50 – 80 students - CORE | ||
Ensemble Name | General Year Levels | Performance Level |
ATC Symphonic Winds | 7-12 | Advanced – 4th – 5th year players |
Wind Ensemble | 6-9 | Intermediate – at least 3rd year players |
Concert Band | 5-6 | Elementary – at least 2nd year players |
Junior Band | 4-6 | Beginner |
JAZZ ENSEMBLES - generally groups of 20 - EXTENSION Brass, Woodwind and Percussion students are required to participate in a large instrumental ensemble to be eligible for Jazz Ensembles | ||
Ensemble Name | General Year Levels | Performance Level |
ATC Jazz Orchestra | 7-12 | Advanced – at least 5th year players |
Big Band | 6-10 | Intermediate/Advanced – at least 4th year players |
Jazz Ensemble | 5-8 | Intermediate – at least 3rd year players |
SMALL INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES - generally groups of up to 20 - EXTENSION Brass, Woodwind and Percussion students are required to participate in a large instrumental ensemble to be eligible for Small Ensembles | ||
Ensemble Name | General Year Levels | Performance Level |
Flute Ensemble A | 7-12 | Intermediate/Advanced |
Clarinet Ensemble A | 7-12 | Intermediate/Advanced |
Flute Ensemble B | 5-6 | Elementary/Intermediate |
Clarinet Ensemble B | 5-6 | Elementary/Intermediate |
Saxophone Ensemble | 5-6 | Elementary/Intermediate |
Brass Ensemble | 5-6 (7-12 may elect to assist for major performances) | Elementary/Intermediate |
Hot Brass Squad | 10-12 | Advanced |
Percussion Ensemble A | 7-12 | Intermediate/Advanced |
Percussion Ensemble B | 7-12 | Elementary/Intermediate |
Percussion Ensemble C | 5-6 | Elementary |
ATC Guitars | 7-12 | Advanced (CORE) |
Guitar Ensemble | 5-9 | Intermediate (CORE) |
