Cronulla High School

Telephone02 9523 4017

Emailcronulla-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Concert band program

The co-curricular Music program at Cronulla High School caters for musicians of all ages, abilities and interests, and provides opportunities for students to share music in a friendly and supportive environment. The CAPA staff remain committed to offering a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles that will provide students with the opportunity to develop their musical skills and confidence.

Students from our programs are regularly selected to participate in prestigious ensembles and music camps including the State Schools Symphonic Wind Orchestra, State Music Camps, Sydney Southeast Symphonic Winds, and the Schools Spectacular, representing Cronulla High School at metropolitan, regional and state levels.

Students are also given the opportunity to audition for our Performing Arts Tours. In the past we have toured Queensland (2014), Los Angeles (2016), where performance venues included Disneyland, Hollywood Boulevard, and Universal Studios, and New York (2018).

Cronulla High School Concert Band

Cronulla High School offers a Concert Band for all students from Year 7 to Year 12 who wish to continue learning and performing on their major instrument, and who have at least 12 months’ experience.

The Concert Band rehearses on a weekly basis and performs music at an appropriate skill level – one that is both challenging and achievable. Students in the Concert Band are also provided with sectional tutorials with qualified tutors. The Concert Band performs at various school functions and participate in a range of instrumental festivals and concerts in the wider community.

The Concert Band is directed by Mr McCorquodale. Rehearsals take place in Room C1.

  • Tuesday weekly after school 2:20pm-3:30pm – tutti rehearsal.
  • Tuesday before school 7:45am-8:45am (Week A only) – woodwind (flute/clarinet/saxophone) tutorial with Julia Fitzgerald.
  • Wednesday before school 7:45am-8:45am (Week A only) – brass (trumpet/trombone/low brass) tutorial with David Imlay.
  • Wednesday after school 3:10pm-3:50pm (Week B only) – percussion tutorial with Hayden Markham-Ball.

Cronulla High School Stage Band

A Stage Band has been established for saxophone, trumpet, trombone and rhythm section students from Year 8 to Year 12 who wish to develop their ensemble playing, improvisation skills, and rudiments associated with Jazz standards.

The Stage Band is co-directed by Mr McCorquodale and tutor Hayden Markham-Ball. Rehearsals take place in Room C1 on Wednesday after school 3:10pm-4:10pm (Week A only).

Cronulla High School Drumline

The Cronulla High School Drumline is an ensemble that caters to all levels of musical ability. The school has a full set of marching snares and offers a Drumline for all students from Year 7 to Year 12. The repertoire is arranged specifically for the ensemble, to develop the students’ snare rudiments, foster their individual growth, and allow them to play a valuable musical role. The Drumline is a regular feature at formal assemblies and school events.

The Drumline will be directed by Shelley Morton for 2024. Rehearsal time to be confirmed. Please see Mr Tennikoff for more information.

Instrumental Tuition Program

Tuition at Cronulla High School is run by qualified and experienced tutors, and takes place weekly during the school day on a rotating basis to ensure students don’t miss the same classes each fortnight. Any student interested in having private tuition on guitar or for vocals, please visit the CAPA staffroom to collect a tuition T&C form. Lessons cater to all students from beginners to advanced, and it is never too late to start!