Instrumental Music Program

The Marist College Emerald Co-Curricular Music program provides students with an opportunity to develop their understanding and enjoyment of music through a performance based music education program. Participation in the program is open to students of all ability levels from beginners to students with advanced skills on their instrument. The program provides skill and technical development sessions which are available on the following instruments:

Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Bass Guitar
Percussion

Students with the ability to play guitar or piano also welcome to participate in one of the Colleges jazz ensembles.

The program also provides a range of ensembles that include:

Junior Concert Band
Wind Symphony
Junior Stage Band
Senior Stage Band
Choir
Vocal ensemble
Music for Mass and Liturgy

The College also runs other ensembles based on students interest including:

Brass Ensemble
Woodwind Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble
Rock Band
Jazz Combo

The bands perform regularly at community and College functions which include:

ANZAC Day Parade and Service
St. Patrick’s Parish Fair
St. Luke’s Anglican Church Fair
Carols by Candlelight
Queensland Catholic Schools Music Festival
College Functions

Other opportunities available to students participating in the Instrumental Music Program include:

The Rockhampton Diocese Music Camp
The Central Highlands Eisteddfod
Griffith Conservatorium State Honour Ensemble Program

The College has a range of instruments available for hire at affordable rates.

For further information please contact the College Instrumental Music Coordinator Mr. James Raschle at the College on 07 4994 9100 or email James_Raschle@rok.catholic.edu.au

Instrumental Music Program

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