Asquith Boys High School offers a selection of award-winning extra-curricular music ensembles to extend students who are receiving, or plan to receive, instrumental tuition. Our school offers a combined music ensembles program with Asquith Girls High School, which has seen significant benefits to student learning outcomes, in addition to a more balanced instrumentation for each section of our bands. We regularly organise performances and extension opportunities for our students to interact and perform in a professional orchestra setting.
Some of the annual events that our ensembles participate in include:
Music Camp at Crusaders, Galston Gorge, in collaboration with Asquith Girls HS
Big Band Blast and Rural Schools Tour (previously travelling to Port Macquarie and Bathurst)
Australian School Band & Orchestra Festival (ASBOF) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Schools Spectacular
ABHS Community Fun Day
ABHS MAD Night
AGHS Musical and Musicale
Wideview Fete
Asquith Carols
Formal Assemblies and Presentation Occasions
For information about joining one of the below ensembles or any related questions, please contact Mr Manuel Cabrera (Music Teacher and Band Coordinator) on 9477 3508.
ABHS & AGHS Combined Concert Band
Tuesday morning at 7:15am – 8:20am in the AGHS Hall.
This band is for students in Years 7 to 9 with previous instrument/band experience.
Conducted by Ms Beth Smith
ABHS & AGHS Combined Wind Ensemble
Friday morning at 7:15am – 8:20am in the AGHS Hall.
This band is for experienced instrumentalists in Years 9 to 12.
By audition only.
Conducted by Ms Beth Smith
ABHS Stage Band
Wednesday morning at 7:20am – 8:30am in Music Room 32.
This band is for students in Years 7 to 12 who either are current members of the Concert Band or Wind ensemble, or have had experience in performing jazz.
By audition only.
Directed by Mr Joe Manton
ABHS & AGHS Jazz Combo
Thursday morning at 7:15am – 8:20am in Music Room 32.
This band is an extension opportunity for students who would like to further develop their skills in jazz, soloing and improvisation in a small group setting.
By audition only.
Directed by Mr Joe Manton
ABHS & AGHS Vocal Ensemble
Monday afternoons at 3:20pm – 4:20pm in Asquith Boys High School Music Room 32.
This is a choir for students who are interested in singing and may or may not have had ensemble experience. You do not have to audition for this group.
Directed by Miss Erin Hendry
Rock Band
Tuesday lunchtime in Studio 28.
This band is for students who wish to perform as part of a Rock band and already receive private tuition on an instrument appropriate to the style. This band is not part of our combined extra-curricular program, but is an enrichment band for incoming Year 7 students.
Directed by Mr Manuel Cabrera