BIG BAND Greg McMillan-Perry & Ian Ridgewell
Big Band is an all comers music group designed to give the boys and opportunity to be part of a large musical ensemble. The band is jointly directed by Mr Greg McMillan-Perry (HOD Music) and Ian Ridgewell, and is joined by Ms Amity Alton-Lee (Sax/Clarinet tutor) who plays alongside the boys, mentoring and nurturing the younger, less experienced players. This Band plays a variety of ‘pop’ pieces and is the core music group at HIBS. It is a friendly, fun environment for new students to hone their performance skills, and an opportunity for the more advanced players to act as role models for the others in the band. The band also acts as a ‘feeder’ for the Jazz Group.
The Big Band meets once a week on a lunchtime, and performs at least once a term. All students learning a band instrument (oboe, clarinet, saxophone, brass, and percussion and keyboard), whether through school or out of school tuition are invited to be part of this group. The group combines with the String Group on occasion to form a school orchestra.
If you have any enquiries regarding the band, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
The Big Band meets once a week on a lunchtime, and performs at least once a term. All students learning a band instrument (oboe, clarinet, saxophone, brass, and percussion and keyboard), whether through school or out of school tuition are invited to be part of this group. The group combines with the String Group on occasion to form a school orchestra.
If you have any enquiries regarding the band, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
ORCHESTRA Greg McMillan-Perry
Orchestra is a chance for the wind, brass, string and percussionists to join together and have a taste of what it is like to be a member of a larger ensemble, playing more traditional repertoire. It is an open group, but it is helpful if you have some music reading ability.The orchestra meets before school on a Thursday.
JAZZ BAND Rick Cranson & Johnny Lawrence
This is an auditioned* jazz ensemble that consists of a drummer, bass player, pianist, guitarist and horn player(s). They provide music for various events throughout the year and get the opportunity to play at events outside of school. The HIBS Jazz Band is the schools premier stage band. The Band is a regular feature at concerts such as Arts Awards, The Variety Show and prize giving, as well as providing background music at various school events. The group meets after school once a week and has regular workshops with various Jazz Legends from the Wellington region.
* In some cases auditioning may not be required, as the level of playing is evident to the HOD music. It is expected that students would be of a grade 5 (Trinity) standard or equivalent.
For more information about the Jazz Band, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
* In some cases auditioning may not be required, as the level of playing is evident to the HOD music. It is expected that students would be of a grade 5 (Trinity) standard or equivalent.
For more information about the Jazz Band, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
JUNIOR JAZZ BAND
This group is designed to be a 'training' band for promising junior students (years 7 - 10). Students are selected by Tutors and the HOD.
The band is taught by Rick Cransen.
The band is taught by Rick Cransen.
JUNIOR CHOIR Cath Haley
The Junior Choir is a non auditioned choir for year 7 to 9 students. They meet weekly and sing a variety of repertoire under the direction of Penny Brown and Greg McMillan-Perry. They sing at the annual Artsplash Festival as well as performing throughout the year a various school events. They go into the wider community where they perform for retirement homes and schools.
If you have any enquiries regarding the choir, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
If you have any enquiries regarding the choir, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
BARBERSHOP David Brooks
Students from year 9 to 13 can join the barbershop group ‘UNINHIBITED’. This group meets once a week, and is tutored by David Brooks. They sing at many events throughout the year and compete in the Young Singers in Harmony Competition. There are also auditioned quartets within the chorus.
In 2013, the 'Uninhibited' chorus came second in the Wellington Regional Competition, and the 'Brothers in Harmony' quartet won first place. In the National finals of the same year, they both came 6th in their respective categories.
If you have any enquiries regarding barbershop, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
In 2013, the 'Uninhibited' chorus came second in the Wellington Regional Competition, and the 'Brothers in Harmony' quartet won first place. In the National finals of the same year, they both came 6th in their respective categories.
If you have any enquiries regarding barbershop, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
DRUM CORPS Rick Cranson
The Drum Corps is an ensemble that caters for the senior and more advanced drummers. The group rehearses on a Thursday and is tutored by Rick Cranson. They play a range of repertoire and sometimes combine choreographed movement similar to STRIKE and STOMP.
For more information about the Drum Corps, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
For more information about the Drum Corps, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
STRING GROUP Megan Ward
The string group is an ensemble which caters for all the string players in the school. They play light classical, celtic and pop repertoire, and is a chance for all string players from year 7-13 to play in a fun environment, mentored by the senior students. The group performs at events such as Variety Show, Arts Awards and other House events. They also participate in performing arts Roadshows which are held at various times.
For more information about the String Group, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
For more information about the String Group, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
CHAMBER GROUP Catherine Chen
The Chamber Group normally consists of 3 - 5 members, depending on the musicians. It meets once a week and is coached by one of oour HIBS teachers, Mrs Catherine Chen.
SAX ENSEMBLE Amity Alton-Lee
Directed by Amity Alton-Lee, the Sax Ensemble is a group for all saxophone players to work on performance items as well as sectional rehearsing Big Band pieces. It is a fun opportunity for the sax players to get together for some exciting music making.
For more information about the Sax Ensemble, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
For more information about the Sax Ensemble, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
BRASS GROUP Ian Ridgewell
The Brass Group is for all brass players to get together and play through brass specific arrangements of popular music and brass band repertoire. They meet once a week under the direction of Ian Ridgewell.
For more information about the Brass Group, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
For more information about the Brass Group, contact Greg McMillan-Perry