Students must have private music tuition on an instrument to be eligible to play in the co-curricular instrumental ensembles. Students must commit to rehearsals and performances. There are numerous performance opportunities throughout the year including our Band Soirees, Battle of the Bands, Groove Jazz Concert, Contemporary Concert, Band Festivals and Junior School Co-Curricular Concert, in addition to our bi-annual Sydney Opera House Concert and alternating Town Hall Concert.
Concert Band (Year 6 to Year 10)
Concert Band is an ensemble that consists of developing woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Program Details
Coordinators: Elizabeth Gilberthorpe and Jamie Castrisos
Places Available: 40 places
Day and Time: Thursday 3.30pm–5pm
Location: Music Centre
Cost: There is no cost associated with this activity
Enrolment: Contact the coordinators
Junior Jazz Ensemble (Year 5 and Year 6)
Junior Jazz Ensemble is for members of intermediate Concert Band who wish to develop their Jazz playing skills. They will learn contemporary repertoire and improvisation skills.
Program Details
Coordinators: Elizabeth Gilberthorpe and Jamie Castrisos
Places Available: 30 places
Day and Time: Friday 7.15am–8am
Location: Music Centre
Cost: There is no cost associated with this activity
Enrolment: Contact the coordinators
Symphonic Wind Band (Year 7 to Year 12)
The Symphonic Wind Band is an auditioned ensemble for the School’s leading woodwind, brass and percussion players.
Program Details
Coordinators: Elizabeth Gilberthorpe and Jamie Castrisos
Places Available: 60 places
Day and Time: Thursday 3.30pm–5pm
Location: Music Centre
Cost: There is no cost associated with this activity
Enrolment: Contact the coordinators
Students who play in the above bands are also eligible to play in the following jazz ensembles:
Jazz Ensemble (Year 7 to Year 10)
Jazz Ensemble is for members of the Symphonic Wind Band or Concert Band who wish to develop their Jazz playing skills.
Program Details
Coordinators: Elizabeth Gilberthorpe and Jamie Castrisos
Places Available: 20 places
Day and Time: Friday 7am–8am
Location: Music Centre
Cost: There is no cost associated with this activity
Enrolment: Contact the coordinators
Stage Band (Year 7 to Year 12)
Stage Band is an auditioned ensemble for advanced players who are members of the Symphonic Wind Band.
Program Details
Coordinators: Elizabeth Gilberthorpe and Jamie Castrisos
Places Available: 20 places
Day and Time: Friday 7am–8am
Location: Music Centre
Cost: There is no cost associated with this activity
Enrolment: Contact the coordinators
School of Rock (Year 6 to Year 12)
School of Rock is a music program where students learn to play and perform rock music. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students form rock bands and put their skills to the test with live performances.
Program Details
Coordinator: Conor O'Reilly
Places Available: 30 places
Day and Time: Wednesday 3.30pm–4.30pm
Location: Music Centre
Cost: There is no cost associated with this activity
Enrolment: Contact the coordinator
Ukestra (Year 5 and Year 6)
Ukestra is a non-auditioned ensemble for students in Year 5 and Year 6 who play the ukulele. Students strum, sing and play melodies on their ukuleles as an ensemble.
Program Details
Coordinator: Sophie Grattan-Smith
Places Available: 30 places
Day and Time: Tuesday 7.15am–8.10am
Location: Junior School Music Classrooms
Cost: There is no cost associated with this activity
Enrolment: Contact the coordinator
Chamber Music (Year 6 to Year 12)
This is an extensive part of the Music program giving students the opportunity to experience the joy of being in a small group where they are required to hold an individual part. There are a variety of woodwind ensembles that meet at lunchtime in the Music Centre classrooms. Entry is by invitation once the required standard has been achieved. Year 9 to Year 12 Elective Music students are encouraged to be involved. (Charges may apply).
Program Details
Coordinators: Elizabeth Gilberthorpe and Jamie Castrisos
Day and Time: To be arranged between staff and students
Location: Music Centre
Cost: $135 per term
Enrolment: By invitation. Contact the coordinators for more information.
Taiko (Year 3 to Year 12)
Taiko classes teach students traditional forms of Japanese drumming, combining ancient rhythms, melodies and styles into modern concert hall pieces. Taiko performance is dynamic, exciting and energetic: almost dance-like in its approach, with the power for vivid storytelling. Taiko sessions at MLC School form part of a collaboration between the School and the world renowned Australian ensemble TaikOZ. Specialist teachers meet with students once a week during term time and prepare programs for community and concert performances throughout the school year including our major Town Hall and Sydney Opera House concerts, swim carnivals, valedictory and special visitors. The program is open to students from all abilities and experiences. Enrolments are taken on a first come basis and due to course popularity may result in your daughter being placed on a waitlist.
Program Details
Coordinators: Year 3 to Year 6: Megan Ling
Year 7 to Year 12: Conor O'Reilly
Places Available: Year 3 and Year 4: 13 places
Year 5 and Year 6: 13 places
Year 7 to Year 12: 18 places
Day and Time: Year 3 and Year 4: Tuesday 3.30pm–4.15pm
Year 5 and Year 6: Tuesday 4.15pm–5pm
Year 7 to Year 12: Wednesday 3.30pm–4.30pm
Location: Year 3 to Year 6: Junior School Music Classrooms
Year 7 to Year 12: Music Centre Auditorium
Cost: Year 3 and Year 4: $145 per term
Year 5 and Year 6: $145 per term
Year 7 to Year 12: $185 per term
Enrolment: A link to the MLC School Payments page will be shared when registration opens. Students must commit to the full year upon enrolment.