MG ORCHESTRAS (F – Year 12)

Our Orchestra program offers students a rich, engaging musical journey tailored to their age and stage of development.

With three ensembles spanning Foundation – Year 12, students can experience orchestral music in a supportive environment that matches their skill level and fosters growth. Through regular rehearsals, performances, and collaboration with peers, students build confidence, musical technique, discipline, and a deep appreciation for ensemble playing.

MG 1 – Orchestra (Years 9 – 12)

Our Senior Orchestra provides students with an invaluable experience in large ensemble playing as well as small ensemble sectional rehearsals.

Music is selected from a wide variety of styles and genres. Creative input from students is always encouraged.

STUDENTS: Years 9 – 12  

REHEARSALS: Friday 7.15 – 8.15am (Thorold Theatre)

CONDUCTOR: Gavin Cornish 

CONTACT: gcc@mentonegrammar.net

SECTIONALS

CHAMBER WIND ENSEMBLE (WOODWIND SECTIONAL)

  • REHEARSALS: Monday lunchtime (Room C111)
  • CONDUCTOR: Natalie Morgenstern

STRING SECTIONAL

  • REHEARSALS: Monday lunchtime (Room C112)
  • CONDUCTOR: Gavin Cornish

PERCUSSION SECTIONAL

  • REHEARSALS: Thursday 3.45pm – 4.45pm (Room C112)
  • CONDUCTOR: Frank Recchia
MG 2 – Orchestra (Years 5 – 8)

MG2 is a string orchestra for students who learn an orchestral stringed instrument in Years 5 – 8. In this group, students learn about ensemble practices and procedures and how to perform music in a larger ensemble.

The repertoire is drawn from a broad range of music including traditional, contemporary and film music. 

STUDENTS: Years 5 – 8

REHEARSALS: Wednesday 7.30am – 8.30am (Room C111)

CONDUCTOR: Gavin Cornish

CONTACT: gcc@mentonegrammar.net

MG 3 – Orchestra (Foundation – Year 4)

MG3 also known as the Junior String Ensemble, is open to all students in Foundation – Year 4 who can play the violin, viola, cello or double bass. MG3 performs regularly at Junior assemblies.

In this ensemble, students are introduced to the fundamentals of ensemble string playing whilst enhancing their confidence, music reading and performance skills. The repertoire and rehearsal process is designed to expand and consolidate student skills already established through participation in the instrumental program or through private tuition.

STUDENTS: Foundation – Year 4

REHEARSALS: Friday 7.30 – 8.30am (Junior Music Room – Eblana building)

CONDUCTOR: Melanie Ford

CONTACT: melanief@mentonegrammar.net