Peninsula
has a
strong
tradition
of
musical
performance,
as
evidenced
by the
vast
number
of
students
participating
in the
School’s
choirs,
orchestras
and
ensembles.
Judging
by the
international
success
of many
of our
past
students,
there is
no limit
to which
our
musically
talented
may
rise.
Performance
opportunities
abound
for our
music
students
including
lunchtime
concerts,
school
assemblies,
performance
evenings
or
festivals.
Music
opportunities
exist at
various
levels:
Bands
and
Orchestra
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Grainger Band
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is our beginner ensemble for wind, brass and percussion players ranging from Year 3 upwards.
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Concert Band |
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for more accomplished players ranging from about Year 7 upwards.
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Stage Band
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performs in the jazz style with players ranging from about Year 7 upwards. |
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Symphony Orchestra |
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for the full range of instrumentalists with experience, usually Year 7 upwards. |
String
Ensembles
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Corelli Strings
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this ensemble is for beginner string players from Year 3 upwards.
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Paganini Strings |
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for more competent players ranging from about Year 5 to Year 8. |
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Chamber Orchestra
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our Senior string ensemble but also includes some Junior School musicians. |
Small
Ensembles
For more
experienced
performers,
these
include
Clarinet
Ensemble,
Sax
Ensemble,
Jazz
Flutes,
Brass
Ensemble,
String
Quartets,
Percussion
Ensemble
and
Guitar
Ensemble.
Choral
Program
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Strauss Choir
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is for all students in Grades 3 and 4.
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Britten Choir |
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for all interested singers in Grades 5 and 6. |
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The Chorus |
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singers from Years 7 to 12 participate in this ensemble, where there is a focus on singing in harmony. The repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary and this is Peninsula’s premier concert choir.
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Prelude |
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a small chamber-type choir of auditioned singers from Years 9 to 12 who perform a range of vocal material.
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Private
Tuition
Students have opportunities to learn an
instrument,
or voice
from
qualified,
specialist
teachers
throughout
their
school
career.
Weekly
lessons
are
taught
as a
withdrawal
from
class
within
the
school
day and
are
subject
to a
fee.
Instruments
are
available
for hire
from the
school
also for
a
nominal
fee.
