Ensembles
The School of Music - Conservatorium has an active ensemble program and students from all faculties may obtain credit for their degrees through participation in one of the Schools Ensembles. Participation in performing ensembles gives you the opportunity to continue building the skills and knowledge such as that gained in secondary school ensembles. The ensembles regularly give public concerts, frequently with overseas and local guest soloists, ensembles and conductors.
Monash
University Symphony
A classically sized
orchestra covering a wide ranging repertoire.
Monash
Viva Voce Choral Ensemble
Mixed voice
classical repertoire choir.
Monash Wind
Symphony
A large wind and percussion ensemble.
Monash Stage Band
A
20 piece big band.
Monash Sinfonia
A string chamber orchestra.
Monash
Opera Ensemble
This ensemble explores
operatic performance and stagecraft technique in a practical context.
Monash World of Music Ensemble
This flexible instrumental/vocal ensemble explores musics of
different cultures, both traditional and experimental.
Monash University Gamelan Orchestra
Gamelan music from the Indonesian islands
of Java and Bali aspiring to the art of group improvisation and syncopated
interlocking rhythms on bronze gongs, metallophones, xylophones,
traditional wind and string instruments with voices (solo and chorus).
Monash Small Jazz Ensembles
Various Jazz small ensembles. their performance schedules include
such venues as Bennett's Lane.
Monash
Piano Ensemble
The art of accompanying
and of group piano playing.
Monash
Philomel Ensemble
Chamber vocal ensemble
for female voices performing a variety of repertoire.
Monash
Chamber Music
Successful groups are awarded
individual tuition and concert opportunities.
Sonic
Art
New computer music integrating
'live' and electronic generated sound.
For more information on participating in music ensembles, download:
or contact:
David Griffiths- Ensemble Co-ordinator
Telephone: 9905
3232
Email: david.griffiths@arts.monash.edu.au