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Instrumental Music Program

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At Murrumba State Secondary College we offer the opportunity for students to participate in individual lessons and also be part of ensembles who perform regularly.
Welcome to all the families whose children enjoy the Instrumental Music Program.  With our ensembles growing each year we are excited to offer facilities and resources that allow students to engage with the instrument of their choice. Our Instrumental staff run regular ensemble rehearsals and weekly lessons for students to attend in preparation for competitions and performances in the College and wider community.  Information in relation to this can be found in our parent handbook.
Our ensembles consist of:
Percussion- All our percussion students participate in percussion ensemble as well as our other ensembles.  The Percussion Ensemble constantly prove to be an energetic group who perform with power and skill on stage. Performances are inspired by many composers from different cultural perspectives.
String- A strong and passionate group of students who utilise both body and instrument to breathe new life into performances. This is the College’s Primary String group.  Made up of students across all year levels, they represent the College at local events and festivals as well as perform regularly at College events.
Chamber Strings- Made up of the College's most advanced and talented string players, the Chamber Strings aims to extend our most hard working students and focuses on excellence in performance and technical prowess.  
Big Band (Brass)- A dynamic ensemble of instruments that work together to create a big sound that get feet tapping. This is the College’s jazz ensemble and consists of a horn section including saxophones, trumpets and trombones, as well as a rhythm section including piano, bass, guitar and drum kit.  They study and perform a wide range of jazz, rock, funk and Latin repertoire regularly entertaining the community at local and College based events.
Big Band-  This is the College's jazz ensemble and consists of a horn section including saxophones, trumpets and trombones, as well as a rhythm section including piano, bass, guitar and drum kit.  They study and perform a wide range of jazz, rock, funk and Latin repertoire regularly entertaining the community at local and College based events.
Wind Symphony (Woodwind)- A symphony of musicians that work throughout the year to produce quality performances for competitions and college events.Using movie themes and a selection of other scores to engage their audience and create an enjoyable performance.
Contemporary Band- This is the college's contemporary function band performing repertoire from Pop, Rock, Soul to Funk. The audition only ensemble is made up of vocals, electric guitar, bass, keyboards and drum kit. The ensemble performs at many college events and aims to shape the students into musicians who would feel at home performing in any professional gigging band allowing them to have an input in the arrangements and set lists.  ​
Murrumba Singers- Is an inclusive singing group where everyone is welcome. This ensemble is for students that have a passion for singing and enjoy working in a team.​
Canto Corale- Is our College’s elite vocal ensemble. Choristers are required to audition at the beginning of the year to be a part of the group. Canto is provided with many opportunities to perform at competitions, special community and College events throughout the year. The students in Canto work hard each week working towards music that ranges from two to four part harmonies, different musical eras and even different languages. 
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Last reviewed 13 May 2022
Last updated 13 May 2022