Orchestras, Bands and Choirs
Macleod College has a range of performing ensembles that is rarely found in schools. They offer opportunities to all students to be involved in musical experiences at standards that both accommodate and challenge their musical needs.
Concert Bands
Our Concert bands are for students who play Woodwind, Brass or Percussion instruments and are graded at Junior, Intermediate and Senior levels. All beginning students enter junior band and progress to intermediate after 1 year. Entry to Senior Band is by audition where a standard of grade 3 AMEB or equivalent is expected.
String Orchestra
Violins, violas, cello and Double Bass players who have achieved standards of grade 3 and higher perform in this group. String Orchestra combines with senior concert band to create the Macleod College Symphony Orchestra.
String Works
A group for young string players with between one and 3 years of learning. This group rehearses on Thursday mornings from 8:00am.
Choir
Open to all students, parents and teachers who want to sing! This group rehearses on Monday afternoons between 3:30 - 4:30pm.
Primary Choir
A new ensemble, introduced in 2007, this group is open to students in years P-6 and is held each Wednesday in the morning.
Big Bands
Macleod has 3 big bands that are amongst the best of all the ensembles. These are bands that play jazz, rock and latin music and consist of saxophones, trombones, trumpets and a rhythm section. The senior group is called Big Band, intermediate Bug Band and junior We Bop. Entry to these bands is by audition in November.
Jazz Combos
There are small groups at each year levels that work with teachers to play jazz music, work on improvisation and perform at a number of events in the community.
Rock Bands
Flute Ensemble
