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 Tuesday.
JAZZ BAND Rick Cranson
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.
SINGING GROUP Michael Stebbings
The singing group 'UNINHIBITED' is a non auditioned choir for all year levels. They meet weekly and sing a variety of repertoire under the direction of Michael Stebbings . They get the opportunity to perform 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.
DRUM CORPS - Junior and Senior Rick Cranson
The Junior Drum Group caters for year 7 - 9 students who enjoy drumming and percussion. The group focusses on working together in an ensemble and rhythmic techniques. It is suitable for lads who have some drumming experience as well as those who are only just beginners.
The Senior 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.
The Senior 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.
GUITAR GROUP Adrian Win
The guitar group is an ensemble which caters for all the guitar (and bass) players in the school. They play a range of repertoire, from acoustic rock and pop to light classical and folk. It is a chance for all guitar (and bass) 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 Guitar Group, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
For more information about the Guitar 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 our HIBS teachers, Mrs Catherine Chen.
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
