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Extra Curricular : Music

		Music is an integral part of life at James Ruse through both the classroom curriculum as well as extra-curricular lessons, activities and performances. The aim is to encourage musicians of all standards to participate, working towards the elite level. The range of activities is outlined below. School Musical A highlight of each year is the annual musical production. A tradition dating back to 1963, it is always a challenging, enjoyable and high calibre performance. There are also Composers and Performers evenings held each year and a multicultural musical evening.
		Bandalism Instrumental Programme Group music lessons on a variety of instruments are currently available to Year 8 students in our Bandalism programme, including trumpet, clarinet, flute, saxophone and violin. Music Ensembles James Ruse offers extensive opportunities for students to perform in a number of different music ensembles, as outlined below:

	Conductor	Students	Rehearsal	Performances
Senior Concert Band	Mr Armitage	Approximately 40 from Years 8-11	Monday, 3.15pm	At major school events: assemblies, cabaret night and end of year concert
Junior Concert Band	Mr Armitage	Approximately 30 from Year 7	Tuesday, 3.15pm
String Ensemble	Mr Best	Approximately 25 from Years 7-12	Friday, 8.15am	Anzac Day performances, Awards Day ceremony and major school concerts. In 2007 members of the ensemble toured Japan and performed at the Ambassador's residence at the Tokyo Embassy.
Woodwind Ensemble	Mr Wong	Approzimately 10 from Years 7-10	Tuesday, 8.15am	Open Days and school events
Recorder Ensemble	Mr Best	Approximately 10 from Years 7-10	Tuesday, 8.15am	Open Days and school events
Stage Band	Mr Best	Approximately 15 from Years 9-12	Monday, 8.15am	In great demand, the Stage Band has performed at a range of functions including community events such as Rydalmere Public School's Presentation Day.
Senior Choir	Mr Wong	Approximately 100 from Years 7-11	Wednesday, 8.15am	The annual Celebration Concert at the Sydney Town Hall and the Schools Spectacular
Jazz Ensemble	Mr Wong	24 from Years 11-12	Friday, 3.15- 4.30pm	The Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned chamber choir that provides an opportunity for senior students to perform as part of a smaller vocal group. It has performed at the Celebration Concert and Government House.
Years 9-10 Vocal Ensemble	Mr Wong	Approximately 25 from Years 9-10	Tuesday and Thursday lunch	Formed from the Elective Music classes to give music students extra performance experience. It has performed at various school functions and community events.