ORCHESTRA Greg McMillan-Perry
Conducted by Mr Greg McMillan-Perry (HOD Music), the HIBS Orchestra meets once a week during lunchtime. It is open to all orchestral instrumentalists and is a great opportunity for lads taking lessons at HIBS or out of school to get some experience of playing in a small orchestra. Parts are tailored to meet each students skill level. The group plays a range of repertoire from light classical to contemporary pop. The orchestra plays at all the large musical events at HIBS including Variety Show and Prize giving.
If you have any enquiries regarding the orchestra, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
If you have any enquiries regarding the orchestra, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
BIG BAND Greg McMillan-Perry
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 directed by Mr Greg McMillan-Perry (HOD Music) 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.
JAZZ COMBO 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.
JUNIOR CHOIR Amy Cooper
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 Amy Cooper. They sing at the annual Big Sing 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.
SENIOR COMBO CHOIR. Michael Stebbings
The Senior Combo Choir is a non auditioned joint choir with St Pats Silverstream for year 9 to 13 students. They meet weekly and sing a variety of repertoire under the direction of Michael Stebbings. They sing at the annual Big Sing Festival as well as the Little BigSing Hutt Valley event.
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 Greg McMillan-Perry
Students from year 9 to 13 can join the barbershop group ‘UNINHIBITED’. This group meets once a week, and is tutored by Jonny Warnes (HIBS old boy class of 2020). 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 previous years , the 'Uninhibited' chorus have come second in the Wellington Regional Competition, and the 'Brothers in Harmony' quartet have won first place. The chorus has also been involved in the National finals.
If you have any enquiries regarding barbershop, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
In previous years , the 'Uninhibited' chorus have come second in the Wellington Regional Competition, and the 'Brothers in Harmony' quartet have won first place. The chorus has also been involved in the National finals.
If you have any enquiries regarding barbershop, contact Greg McMillan-Perry.
STRING GROUP Greg McMillan-Perry
The string group is an ensemble which caters for the more advanced string players in the school. It plays more challenging repetoire than the all comers orchestra and gets to perform 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
DRUM LINE (Student lead)
The Drum Line is for percussionists and drummers who want to be part of an exciting performance group. It is lead by a senior student and has performance opportunities throughout the year. band repertoire. They meet once a week during a lunchtime.
For more information about the Drum Line, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
For more information about the Drum Line, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
ROCK BANDS
Rehearsal space is provided for Senior Rock Bands. They can rehearse during lunchtimes or after school. Junior Rock bands get the opportunity to get coaching from our experienced Music Tutors. They learn how to rehearse as a band, write original songs and develop their stagecraft. Opportunities for performance nclude Variety Show, unior School assemblies and Junior Performing Arts Roadshows.
For more information about Rock Bands, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
For more information about Rock Bands, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
CHAMBER MUSIC
Each year, HIBS enters the New Zealand Chamber Music Competition. The groups are oftern coached by outside tutors, but we also provide coaching at school.
For more information about Chamber Music at HIBS, contact Greg McMillan-Perry
For more information about Chamber Music at HIBS, contact Greg McMillan-Perry