What's Involved?
Each group meets weekly at a set time for a rehearsal. This is the time to work with others and refine parts. Rehearsals start promptly to ensure the group has enough time to get through what it needs to.
Make sure you are undertaking your own personal practice daily. Be ready for rehearsals by knowing your part and being able to play it confidently. When every person in the group comes to rehearsal well-prepared, the entire group benefits through having time to work on detail and more repertoire.
There are several performances planned throughout the year. It is important that you are aware of these dates well ahead of time so that you can plan to be there. By joining a group, you are agreeing to attend these performances (unless you have first discussed this with the group leader). Performance opportunities include festivals, competitions, school concerts and tours. Some performances will be during school hours and others may include an evening or weekend. All performance dates are available upon signup in Term 1, Week 1.
Select a group to sign up
PerCo Band – Y11-13
What we do
- Weekly Rehearsal – Wednesdays 7.40am
- Practice songs to perform for the school community
- Support praise & worship within the school
- Support House Singing Competition
You will grow in
- Performance Techniques
- Working as a team
- Discipline
- Connection & Service
Opportunities include
- House Singing
- School Assemblies
- Prizegiving
- Staff Meetings
- Rock Night
Crescendos Choir – Y10 -13
What we do
- Weekly Rehearsal – Thursdays 7.40am
- Practice songs to perform for the school community
- Compete in local and national competitions
You will grow in
- Vocal techniques
- Discipline and practice
- Performance techniques
- Working as a team
- Relationships with others
Opportunities include
- The Big Sing Competition
- Winter Extraveganza
- School Performances
- School Tours
- Prizegivings
- Performing Arts Awards Evening
Jazz Band – Y8 -13
What we do
- Weekly Rehearsal – Tuesdays 7.30am
- Practice songs to perform for the school community
- Learn jazz techniques
- Compete in local and national competitions
You will grow in
- Jazz techniques
- Performance techniques
- Working as a team
- Discipline & Practice
- Musical knowledge
Opportunities include
- Southern Jam Festival
- Jazz Jam Spectacular
- JazzQuest
- Performing Arts Awards Evening
- Prizegiving
- School Tours
Senior Orchestra – Y9 -13
What we do
- Weekly Rehearsal – Monday Lunchtime
- Practice songs to perform for the school community
- Perform at local festivals & schools
- Support school events
You will grow in
- Musical techniques
- Performance techniques
- Working as a team
- Discipline & practice
- Exposure to new music
Opportunities include
- Aurora Festival
- School Tours
- Prizegivings
- Performing Arts Awards Evening
Chamber Music – Y9 -13
What we do
- Weekly Rehearsals leading up to Chamber Competition
You will grow in
- Musical techniques
- Performance techniques
- Working as a team
- Discipline & practice
Opportunities include
- Chamber Competition
- Cafe Acoustique
- School Performances
Y9-10 Worship Band
What we do
- Weekly lunchtime rehearsal
- Practice songs to perform for the school community
- Support praise & worship within the school
You will grow in
- Performance Techniques
- Working as a team
- Discipline
- Connection & Service
Opportunities include
- School Assemblies
- Prizegivings
Y7-8 Choir
What we do
- Weekly Rehearsal – Timetabled
- Practice songs to perform for the school community
- Compete in local and national competitions
You will grow in
- Vocal techniques
- Discipline and practice
- Performance techniques
- Working as a team
- Relationships with others
Opportunities include
- Christchurch Schools Music Festival
- Winter Extraveganza
- Prizegivings
