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.
Classical Ensembles
Monash Academy Orchestra - A classically sized orchestra covering a wide ranging repertoire.
Monash Brass Ensemble
Monash Chamber Music - Successful groups are awarded individual tuition and concert opportunities.
Monash Flute Ensemble
Monash Piano Ensembles - The art of accompanying and of group piano playing.
Monash Sinfonia - A string chamber orchestra
Monash Viva Voce Choral Ensemble - Mixed voice classical repertoire choir.
Monash Wind Symphony - A large wind and percussion ensemble.
Jazz Ensembles
Monash Jazz Vocal Ensemble - The Jazz Vocal Ensemble, led by vocalist/composer, Gian Slater explores a range of music- from Jazz standards to group improvisation to popular repertoire.The group comprises students from the Jazz vocal program, but also welcomes jazz instrumentalists and classical singers/instrumentalists who are interested in extending their vocal skills and musicianship within a contemporary group context. The students focus on basic vocal techniques, sight singing, memorizing, harmonizing, blending and improvising. The Jazz Vocal Ensemble has performed with the renowned Jazz guitarist John Abercrombie in 2010 and the incredible ‘Alasnoaxis’ led by drummer, Jim Black in 2011 as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
Monash University Jazz Orchestra (MUJO) - A 20-piece big band
Monash Small Jazz Ensembles - Various Jazz small ensembles which performances include such venues as Bennett's Lane
World Music Ensembles
World Music Music Orchestra - 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).
Music Ensembles Program
For more information on participating in music ensembles please contact:
Tamara Smolyar – Ensemble Coordinator
Telephone: 03 9905 1228
Email: tamara.smolyar@monash.edu