Intermediate Concert Band

Intermediate Concert Band

Intermediate Concert Band is one of Westminster’s premier core ensembles for students in Years 7 - 9.  This is a non-auditioned group for all woodwind, brass and percussion students.

Intermediate Concert Band provides an opportunity for students to develop practical skills, as well as skills of independence, self-direction and personal accountability and motivation. Students experience playing in a traditional concert band setting, exploring various styles of music appropriate for this particular ensemble.  This ensemble aims to develop students’ musicianship and understanding of the part they play within a large music ensemble and as such, are given the opportunity to play at our main performances throughout the year.

This ensemble rehearses every Thursday morning from 7.20am – 8.40am. Rehearsals start in Term 1, week 2, and then every Thursday morning during school terms until mid-Term 4. Students are required to arrive at 7.15am, ready for a 7.20am start.  They are to bring their instrument to every rehearsal, appropriate equipment, music and a pencil.  Students are expected to attend every rehearsal and if there is an unforeseen absence, they are required to contact the ensemble director prior to the rehearsal starting.

Performances throughout the year include Autumn Bandstand, ABODA and Music Night, to name a few.