Marrickville High School offers a range of extracurricular music ensembles for students.
Annual Fee: The first ensemble a student enrols into costs $400, covering weekly rehearsals led by an experienced teacher.
Additional Ensembles: Students can join extra ensembles for $125 each (Please note that the Choir is a free ensemble and does not require enrolment in another ensemble).
If you are experiencing financial difficulties or need to discuss alternative payment arrangements, please contact us. Scholarships are available for eligible students.
For more information, please contact Marrickville High School and ask to speak to the Creative and Performing Arts faculty.
| Program Outline | Guitar Ensemble is a new program focused on developing guitar technique and playing arrangements of contemporary music. It is a free group open to all guitarists interested in improving their skills and ensemble playing. |
| Rehearsals | Wednesday mornings, 8:00–8:40 AM, in Room 202 with Melissa Abdallah |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Experience | Open to Years 7–12, beginners and advanced players welcome |
| Private Tuition | Encouraged but not required |
| Sheet Music Reading | Not required, but advantageous |
| Program Outline | The Jazz Band provides a collaborative space for students to develop reading and improvisation skills through Swing, Latin, Soul, and Blues. This ensemble enhances technical skills, musicality, and performance experience. Students have performed at local festivals, talent shows, and venues like Lazybones and The Great Club. |
| Rehearsals | Monday mornings, 8:00–8:45 AM, in Room 202 with Ms Barreca |
| Instruments | Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone, Flute, Clarinet, Guitar, Bass, Keys, Drums |
| Experience | Open to Years 7–12, beginners and advanced players welcome |
| Private Tuition | Encouraged but not required |
| Sheet Music Reading | Required |
| Program Outline | The Rock Band program at Marrickville High School is a long-established ensemble led by local musician Dylan Hartas. Each year group has its own rock band, learning a diverse range of rock songs. Bands perform at local festivals, talent shows, Carols nights, and venues such as Lazybones and The Great Club. Open to all students in Years 7–12, regardless of experience. |
| Rehearsals | Scheduled at the start of the year and vary for each rock band. |
| Instruments | Guitar, Bass, Piano, Drums, Vocals, Horns |
| Experience | Open to Years 7–12, beginners and advanced players welcome |
| Private Tuition | Encouraged but not required |
| Sheet Music Reading | Not required |
| Program Outline | Vocal Group is a new program focused on vocal technique and arrangements of contemporary music. It is a free group, open to all students interested in improving their singing technique and harmonisation skills. |
| Rehearsals | Monday afternoons in Room 202 with Mr Clancy |
| Instruments | Voice |
| Experience | Open to Years 7–12, beginners and advanced singers welcome |
| Private Tuition | Encouraged but not required |
| Sheet Music Reading | Not required |