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. Two of these ensembles have been combined with Asquith Girls High School and offer our students additional opportunities to socialise and interact 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, Port Macquarie
- NSW Band Festival at the Sydney Conservatorium
- Public Schools BandFest in Lake Macquarie
- Wideview Fete
- ABHS Community Fun Day
- Formal Assemblies and Presentation Occasions
For information about joining one of the below ensembles or any related questions, please contact Mr Sam Newton (Music Teacher and Band Coordinator) or Ms Linda Robson (HT CAPA) on (02) 9477 3508.
Junior Stage Band
Wednesday morning at 7:20am-8:30am in Music Room 32.
This band is for students in years 7 to 9 who either are current members of the Concert Band or Wind ensemble, or have had experience in performing jazz.
Directed by Mr Joe Manton
Senior Jazz Ensemble
Thursday morning at 7:20am-8:30am in Music Room 32.
This band is for experienced instrumentalists in years 9 to 12 who either are current members of the Concert Band or Wind Ensemble, or have had experience in performing jazz.
Directed by Mr Joe Manton
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 Mrs Alex Manton
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.
Conducted by Mrs Alex Manton
Vocal Ensemble
Friday lunchtime at 1:30pm-2:00pm in Music Room 32.
This group is for anyone in years 7-12 who is interested in singing as an individual or in a choir. Teachers are also welcome.
Directed by Mr Sam Newton
Rock Band
Friday morning at 8:30am-9:15am 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, either inside or outside of school.
Directed by Mr Mike Gordon
Instrument Tuition
ABHS Private tuition is available in piano, guitar, drums, woodwind and brass instruments. Lessons occur either before school or during class for 30 minutes.
Please contact Mr Sam Newton (Music Teacher and Band Coordinator) or Ms Linda Robson (HT CAPA) on (02) 9477 3508 for more information.