Posted on 06 February 2018
A total of 83 young musicians arrived at the beautiful Queensland Conference and Camping Centre in Brookfield. All were ready and eager to participate in rehearsals, workshops and team-building games plus the enjoyment of making music together.
Posted on 24 November 2017
Once again, our OC Singers have spread Christmas cheer in the local community.
Posted on 27 October 2017
The program, entitled ‘Folklorica’, was designed to inspire, enliven, and entertain!
Posted on 13 September 2017
On 8 September the Ormiston College OCATVE ensemble consisting of Alena Olds, Chiara Gay, Emily Pearson, Molly Snaylam, Kyle Bryant, Matthew Garnett, Thomas Whyte and Fraser Todd, made their way down to Melbourne in order to compete in the AUSACA 2017 Australian A Cappella Awards. This festival saw the best school a cappella groups from around the country battle it out to be crowned the AUSACA Australian A Cappella Champions.
Posted on 24 August 2017
The festival brought together guitarists from the local community, as well as our own students, where they were mentored and inspired by two outstanding professionals.
Posted on 24 August 2017
The Lingo Lin Performing Arts Theatre was transformed as Singing for Your Supper proved to be an evening of sumptuous food and musical magic.
Posted on 09 August 2017
Wow! What a wonderful selection of music activities and achievements!
Posted on 19 July 2017
The Coolum hills were filled with the sound of music from Friday 14 July to Sunday 16 July as students from the Ormiston College Chorale went to choral camp.
Posted on 31 May 2017
Three enthusiastic choral groups took up the challenge to represent Ormiston College at the recent QYMA festival.
Posted on 25 October 2016
‘Enchanted Journeys’, was designed to take the audience on a trip from the plains of Africa to the Land of Oz, and far-off Galaxies.
Posted on 16 September 2016
OCTAVE – a special Vocal Project Group consisting primarily of Year 11 and Year 12 Classroom Music students recently enjoyed a whirlwind 24-hour adventure in Melbourne at the National Semi-finals and Finals of the Australian A Cappella Awards - AUSACA.
Posted on 29 August 2016
Yardbirds, Ormiston College’s premium saxophone ensemble, recently participated in the Open Age Group section of the annual Clarinet and Saxophone Society competition which was held at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music – Opera Space.
Posted on 22 August 2016
On 18 August, a small group of students from the Ormiston College Chamber Singers Choir attended the Vietnam Veterans Service at the Hemmant Cemetery. The official ceremony was compered by Allen Callaghan, the National Media Officer for the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (NSAA), which included an address by the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Graham Quirk.
Posted on 15 August 2016
Over the weekend from Friday 22 July through to Sunday 24 July, members of the Secondary School Choral Program journeyed to Brookfield for an intensive weekend of choral workshops.
Posted on 11 August 2016
The ‘Say no to bullying’ Middle School Cup is an anticipated event on the College calendar. At this year’s Grand Final, the Middle School joined as one to witness a play off between ‘Ivory Coast’ and ‘Cook Islands’.
Posted on 10 July 2016
On Friday 17 June, a group of 21 music students from Years 8 to 12 embarked on a trip of a lifetime as participants of the Ormiston College 2016 Music Tour to Europe. The itinerary comprised what is ostensibly a pilgrimage to the cradle of Western Civilization’s musical heritage – Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.
Posted on 25 May 2016
OC Singers awarded 90 points and a Gold Award!
Posted on 03 February 2016
This year we welcome two new Music Tutors to our team: Dr John Varney and Mr David Freisberg.
Posted on 26 November 2015
Every year the Ormiston College Singers spread the joy of Christmas to the Redlands community on their annual Christmas Community Tour.
Posted on 12 November 2015
The College community gathered together on Friday 23 October for an enjoyable evening at the annual Music Gala event.
Posted on 16 October 2015
Congratulations to all of our ensembles who performed in the Redlands Eisteddfod. The music making was of a very high standard and it was great to see so many of our students and their families and supporters in attendance.
Posted on 24 August 2015
Singing for Your Supper has become one of the highlights on the Music Department calendar, an evening not to be missed.
