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MusicPlus Performance Program

Newhaven College offers an extensive co-curricular MusicPlus Performance Program that gives students the opportunity to participate in enjoyable, motivating musical experiences as part of a choir, band or ensemble. All students are invited to participate and there are no associated fees. 

If your child wishes to join one or more of our bands, ensembles or choirs, please complete our online application form below. Please note: some ensembles may have audition or entry requirements, the ensemble director will contact you if this is the case.

  • Big Band (Jazz) – Thursday 3:30pm-4:45pm Rehearsal Hall with Matthew Goss
  • Contemporary Band Program – various rehearsal times
  • Guitar Ensemble – Tuesday 7:30am-8:45am with Sam Rainey
  • Intermediate Concert Band (< 1 years on instrument) – Monday 3:30pm-4:45pm with James Ryan
  • Intermediate String Ensemble –  Monday 3.30pm-4.45pm with Rebecca Scully
  • Junior School Choir (Years 2 to 4) – Wednesday 2:00pm-2:30pm Junior School Music with Nina Prideaux
  • Junior School Orchestra (Years Prep to 4) – Tuesday 7.30am-8:45am with Rebecca Scully
  • Junior School Taiko Drums – Thursday 7:30am-8:45am Black Box with Rebecca Scully
  • Middle School Choir – Wednesday 7:30am-8:45am Rehearsal Hall with Elly Poletti
  • Middle and Senior School Taiko Drums – Tuesday 7:30am-8:45am Black Box with Matthew Goss
  • Percussion Ensemble – Tuesday 1:30pm-2:20pm with Jono Wright
  • Senior Concert Band (AMEB Grade 3) – Wednesday 3:30pm-4:45pm with Matthew Goss
  • Senior String Ensemble (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) – Wednesday 3:30pm-4:45pm with Rebecca Scully
  • Senior Vocal Ensemble (Years 9-12) – Monday 3:30pm-4:45pm with Kerryn Lockhart

If you would like more information, or wish to speak to our Director of Music, email music@newhavencol.vic.edu.au


    MusicPlus Performance Program Application Form

    What instrument do you play? (or sing)

    Please select the choirs, ensembles and bands you would like to join
    All Newhaven College choirs, ensembles and bands work towards the highest performance standards, at the same time as providing parts that cater for a wide range of skill levels. Selected groups may be invited to perform at College soirees, assemblies, our Annual Bands Night and other school and community events. Attendance at the annual four-day Music Camp and at our Spring Concert is an expectation for most groups. Some ensembles will be invited to participate in a smaller two-day program. Students must commit to learning their parts outside of rehearsal time. Once an application has been approved, your child will be considered an ongoing member of the ensemble for the year. Where a student seems consistently unprepared at rehearsals - through lack of practice, inconsistent attendance or failure to bring the required materials - they may be given a one-term probation in which to demonstrate an improved commitment level. Failure to do so may result in a loss of their place in the group. Advice of withdrawal from a choir/ensemble/band must be made in writing to music@newhavencol.vic.edu.au.
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