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Beginner Music Ensembles

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Beginner Music Ensembles

Overview

Beginner Music Ensembles support the development of fundamental ensemble and instrumental techniques, learn how to follow a conductor, and explore new music together in a fun environment.

Students enrolled in individual lessons at the Conservatorium are typically eligible to join an ensemble at no additional cost.

Participation in our ensembles is open to all students, whether they learn with a NECOM teacher or an external tutor.

Puddledock Strings
(Years K–3)

This ensemble is designed for young string players in Kindergarten to Year 3 who have completed at least one term of instrumental lessons.
Instruments include violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

Rehearsals are held every Tuesday during the school term, from 4:00pm to 4:45pm, at the Armidale Teacher's College.

Boorolong Strings
(Years 3–6)

Boorolong Strings is suited to string players in Years 3 to 6 who are working at a Preliminary to Grade 1 AMEB standard.
Instruments include violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

Rehearsals are held every Tuesday during the school term, from 4:00pm to 4:45pm, at the Armidale Teacher's College.

Tilbuster Winds

For wind and brass players in years 3+, or equivalent to AMEB Grade 1 standard. Rehearsals take place at the Armidale Teacher's College each Wednesday of the school term, from 5:00pm - 5:45pm.

Thunderbolt Percussion

For piano and percussion players in years K - 4, or equivalent to Preliminary / Grade 1 AMEB standard. Rehearsals take place at the Armidale Teacher's College each Thursday of the school term, from 4:00pm - 4:45pm.