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Simmons Street Big Band 2021

Woodwind Brass & percussion

The RCM Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Department is the largest at the RCM with 13 teaching staff. Made up of expert performers and educators, the Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Department service the majority of the RCM's Schools Program. Working daily in both Public School and non-Government Schools across the region.

The Woodwind and Brass Department at the Riverina Conservatorium of Music offers a large and diverse range of exciting and dynamic ensembles for students of all instruments, ages and abilities. Led by a professional and highly experienced team of teachers and conductors, these ensembles provide a fabulous opportunity for students to expand and extend their instrumental and performance skills.

  • Reed Ensemble - clarinet/saxophone - AMEB Grade 1-3

  • Junior Flute Choir - AMEB Grade 1-3

  • Junior Brass Ensemble - AMEB Grade 1-3

  • Intermediate Flute Choir - AMEB Grade 3-5

  • Senior Flute Ensemble - AMEB Grade 6 and above

  • RCM Student Concert Band - AMEB Grade 3 and above

  • Riverina Conservatorium Orchestra - Brass/Woodwind/Percussion (AMEB Grade 5 & above)

  • RCM Rock Band - Junior & Senior

  • Simmons Street Big Band (Swing, Jazz, Latin, Rock)

Students participate in individual, group and tutorial lessons and have access to a wide range of masterclasses, workshops and performance opportunities throughout the year.