• Student in the choir at Genesis Christian College
We love music at Genesis Christian College and it forms an integral part of our school life. We are passionate about developing an appreciation of and love for music in all Genesis students.

Our instrumental ensembles and choirs perform regularly at College events, eisteddfods and competitions, and Genesis Music performances. Students serve the community and perform regularly at retirement villages and hospitals.

We also have regular concerts throughout the year including:

  • College ANZAC Day service
  • Queensland Youth Music Awards
  • Mid-Winter Gala
  • Wintersong
  • Sing 4 Joy
  • Singspiration
  • Strings in Spring
  • Music Fest
  • Movie Tunes
  • Concert on the Green.

Instrumental Music Program

Learning an instrument is one of the most beneficial activities to a child’s development. At Genesis we provide a quality instrumental program.

The Instrumental Music program caters for a wide variety of instruments through provision of specialised training. Students involved have opportunities to perform on Mother’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, and yearly instrumental recitals, with the transition from Primary to Secondary a seamless one.

Year 2 Strings Program

A beginner program that includes group tuition on Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Blass, and includes a beginner ensemble rehearsal each week.  All Year 2 students are invited to participate in this program and are tested for aptitude and instrument size.

Year 4 Band Program

Students are invited to participate in this program.  It offers group lessons on an woodwind, brass or percussion instruments and students come together each week to rehearse as a beginner band ensemble.  A small fee includes weekly lessons, ensemble participation and instrument hire.  The ensemble performs at school events and Genesis Music peformances.

Instrumental Music Program

Private lessons are available before, during or after school in the following instruments:

  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp
  • Woodwind: flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and saxophone
  • Brass: trumpet, trombone, french horn, euphonium and tuba
  • Orchestral percussion
  • Drum kit
  • Voice: jazz, contemporary and classical styles
  • AMEB Music Theory

These lessons are held in our specially designed instrumental rooms, which are fully soundproof and air conditioned. AMEB exams are offered for all instruments, as well as theory, and students are encouraged to take part in the College’s ensembles, bands or choirs.

2024 Genesis Music Ensembles & Choirs

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Strings

  • Genesis Chamber Strings
  • Senior Strings
  • Intermediate Strings
  • Junior Strings
  • Beginner Strings

Choirs

  • Genesis Chorale
  • Senior Primary Choir
  • Junior Primary Choir
  • Show Choir
  • The Harmony Project
  • Bella Voce

Bands

  • Genesis Wind Symphony
  • Wind Ensemble
  • Concert Band
  • Junior Band

Brass

  • Brass Ensemble 1
  • Brass Ensemble 2

Specialist Ensembles

  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Clarinet Ensemble
  • Flute Ensemble
  • Wind Quintet
  • Brass Quintet

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