Canberra Grammar School

Music

Contents
Ensembles
Instruments
Music Scholarships
2009 Chamber Choir ANZAC tour
Musical Rules and Regulations [pdf]
Spring Concerts (NEW)
Spring Concert Rehearsal Plan [pdf]
Co-curricular Music Photographs - will be taken on Wednesday 15 September. [more]

Music is a tremendously important part of Canberra Grammar and we offer a wide selection of choirs, orchestras and bands as well as many smaller ensembles for individual instrument groups.

Participation in Co-Curricular ensembles provides

A group musical experience to complement private tuition
Interest and stimulation outside the classroom
Socialisation for those in ensembles Yr 7 and above which combine with Canberra Girls' Grammar School
Opportunities to experience visiting tutors, tours and to work with visiting ensembles from both Australia and overseas

Conditions of Learning

All members are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. If you are unable to attend, a note is to be given to the conductor/manager, preferably prior to the absence.
All members are expected to arrive at rehearsals at least 10 minutes before the start of the rehearsal to allow time for setting up, warming up and tuning up.
A pencil and eraser must be brought to all rehearsals.
All members must wear winter uniform for performances unless otherwise advised.

Fees

Years 3 - 6
There is no annual participation fee for co-curricular music in the Junior School however there may be occasional charges for ensemble workshops, tours and concerts. Parents will be advised of all charges in advance.

Years 7 - 12
An annual Co-curricular Levy of $65 will be charged to your son's account, this covers the costs associated with the purchase of music and to assist the Music Department in complying with copyright requirements. This levy covers as many ensembles as your son may wish to join. Some of the smaller instrumental groups, eg: Saxophone and Guitar ensembles many attract a small fee, this is determined by the number of participants.

For Further Information
Senior School Music Office: 6260 9805
Junior School Music office: 6260 9843
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Senior School music ensembles
All Senior School music ensembles will commence rehearsals for 2010 in the week starting January 8th. Times and venues can be found in the co-curricular music area of the website, please refer to the Ensembles heading.
All private instrument tuition will also resume in the same week - please call you teacher to check on your lesson time.

Stanhope Concert band – from the start of term 3 the regular Thursday morning rehearsals for Stanhope Concert Band will return to the CGS campus in the War Memorial Hall.

Hultgren and Lloyd Concert Bands - Rehearsals for both these bands will be in the War Memorial Hall at CGS for Term 3. Both bands will rehearse together with the first rehearsal being Monday July 26th.

John Barrett Music Scholarship
The John Barrett Music Scholarship is open to both boys in the Junior and Senior sections of the school. Applicants must be undertaking private tuition on an instrument and will be required to undertake an instrumental or vocal audition. The value of the scholarship is anticipated to be approximately $1000 for a full scholarship and $500 for a half scholarship and tenure will be for one year.

Applications open each year in February with auditions being held in March.

For further details please contact the Music Department on 62609805

Monday June 21st. The Music Departments of the Combined Canberra Grammar Schools will be hosting students and staff from the Eastern Hills High School. This Western Australian based school is travelling to the east coast to broaden their musical experiences by combining with local school for workshops and concerts. There will be an afternoon workshop with our Grainger Concert Band, followed by a 6:oopm Concert in the CGGS Hall. All members of the CGS and CGGS communities are warmly invited to attend, there is no charge for the concert which is expected to conclude at 7:10pm. Please direct all enquiries to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it | Flyer [pdf]

Permission note

Grainger Concert Band & Symphony Orchestra - Change of rehearsal venue. On Tuesday September 7th The Grainger Concert Band will rehearse in the War Memorial Hall at CGS. The Symphony Orchestra will also have a one off rehearsal in the War Memorial Hall at CGS on Wednesday September 8th. For further information please contact t the Music Department at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it