Como Secondary College

Como Secondary College is a co-educational government high school situated in Western Australia, and currently has approximately 850 students from Years 7 to 12. Como Secondary College has a Specialist Jazz Music Program that was established to encourage young music talent and raise the profile of music in the community. Music making is a performance art and at Como we firmly believe that students learn musical concepts more effectively by performing. Working hard as a part of a disciplined team, the students perform music in a range of styles, make rewarding friendships, contribute to community performances and perform in local, state and national festivals. As a result the program has a reputation in Western Australia for excellence in performance.

The Como Secondary College Senior Concert Band participated in the 2015 Rotorua Rhapsody and students enjoyed the experience so much we have returned in 2019 bringing four ensembles, consisting of students mainly from years 9-11. The Senior Concert Band, the Senior Stage Band, the Junior Stage Band and the Vocal Ensemble are very excited to be part of such a wonderful music festival and each ensemble are excited to present their debut performance

Carine Senior High School

Carine Senior High School is an Independent Public School and school of choice in the northern suburbs of Perth. We cater for students from Year 7 to Year 12 with our current student population totaling 1861.

Carine SHS offers Dance, Drama and Music from Years 7-12. Students enrolled in the Arts can audition to participate in our bi-annual productions and music tours. Past productions have included “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Wizard of Oz.” Past Music Tours have included Singapore, Malaysia and Sydney International Festival.

There are approximately 250 music students from Years 7-12 in the music department which was established in 1973, each accessing group instrumental tuition and ensemble performance each week. Many of our students are involved in more than 2 ensemble rehearsals each week. This year will see our music students participate in our 14th bi-annual international music tour to New Zealand: Rhapsody Rotorua for the first time.

Carine SHS is represented at Rhapsody Rotorua by the following performance ensembles: Senior Concert Band, Orchestra, Senior Choir, Jazz Band and a Contemporary Band.