Join An Ensemble

REGISTER - IMPORTANT

One of the requirements to ensure we comply with the guidelines is that EVERY ensemble member and private tuition student must register.  We make it easy for you by having this all online.  

Register Now:   Please access the website https://www.mosmanhighmusic.com.au/ where you will find links to Ensemble Registration and Private Tuition.  We are unable to let your child participate if we don’t have a registration.

Participation and Commitment 

• Members are required to attend regular weekly rehearsals, up to two workshops per year and participation in any competitions, festivals and school performances decided by the ensemble directors.

• Members are required to be a member of a core ensemble ie Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Choir, String Ensemble, if they wish to participate in a specialist ensemble.  There are no exceptions apart from senior students which is assessed on an individual basis. 

Core ensembles - Symphonic Wind Orchestra or Concert Band, Choir and String Ensemble.
Specialist ensembles - MHS Jazz Band, Jazz Improv, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble

• Students who are in elective music or special music classes MUST participate in our ensembles program. If you don’t play an instrument then you will participate in choir.

• Students who undertake tutoring with our private tutors on school premises, MUST participate in our ensembles program

Sign up for the ensembles program via the online form - Ensembles Registration

Fees

Fees are set by the Music Committee. The fees pay for the ensemble directors, additional tutors, sheet music, competition entrance fees and transport to and from venues within school hours. These fees are additional to, and independent of, student school contributions and private music tutoring fees. Additional Fees are charged by the school for regional and overseas tours.  Ensemble Fees will be due around Week 6. An invoice will be issued once you have registered your child.

Annual Fee

Around $695 - $720 per annum (less than $20 per week) to be a member of one or more ensembles. This covers conductor fees, music, administration, performances and more.
Final figure is worked out when we know the number of students signing up to the program.

Sibling Rate

If one child is paying the Full Rate then the second child is entitled to the Sibling Rate.

Private Tuition

Ensemble members are expected to receive 30 minutes private tuition each week. We have a group of talented and experienced tutors who teach on site during the day. You can use your own external tutor if preferred.  Details and registration for private tuition can be found via www.mosmanhighmusic.com.au

If a student is having private tuition with a tutor based at the school, it is a requirement that those students participate in the ensemble program.

Uniform

Our Ensembles wear a uniform which will need to be purchased in time for the first performance. Refer to uniform tab for details.