BRASS/WOODWIND ENSEMBLES (Years 7 – 12)

Our brass and woodwind ensembles offer students from Years 7 – 12 exciting opportunities to explore diverse genres and performance styles while strengthening technique and ensemble confidence.

Together, these ensembles foster teamwork, musical growth, and a deeper appreciation of brass, flute and clarinet.

Brass Ensemble (Years 7 – 12)

The Senior Brass Ensemble for students in Years 7 – 12 includes the Second Line Brass Band and the Fanfare Brigade offering the opportunity for Brass musicians to expand their knowledge of playing in different genres.

The Brass Ensemble regularly forms the Mentone Grammar Fanfare Brigade, playing original compositions to create an extra touch of class and celebratory tone to School events.

CAMPUS: Bayview/Greenways/Frogmore

REHEARSALS: Tuesday Lunchtime (Room C110)

CONDUCTOR: Aaron Richard

CONTACT: ar@mentonegrammar.net

Flute Ensemble (Years 7 – 12)

The Flute Ensemble for students in Years 7 – 12 brings together flute players of all levels.

The group focuses on blending tone, interpreting a common sense of pulse, being responsible for individual parts and creating cohesive inclusive performance opportunities for our flute players.

STUDENTS: Years 7 – 12

REHEARSALS: Tuesday Recess (Room C112)

CONDUCTOR: Dominique Chaseling

CONTACT: dominiquec@mentonegrammar.net

Clarinet Ensemble (Years 7 – 12)

The Clarinet Ensemble supports students in Years 7 – 12 to hone their performance skills, further develop clarinet technique and, most importantly, enjoy the experience of playing with other clarinetists.

Importance is placed on listening closely to others in the ensemble with focus on balance and blend, playing with good intonation and developing an internal sense of pulse without relying solely on a conductor.

STUDENTS: Years 7 – 12

REHEARSALS: Wednesday Lunchtime (Room C111)

CONDUCTOR: Sally Haworth

CONTACT: sxh@mentonegrammar.net