Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Super Sevens all offer the opportunity to work in an orchestral setting. The instruments of this ensemble usually include: Brass – Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Euphonium and French Horn; Woodwind – Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon and Saxophone; Bass Guitar, Percussion and Piano.

Symphonic band is usually offered to students from Years 9 to 12, whereas Concert Band is usually offered for students in Years 7 and 8. Although the opportunity to join Symphonic band in Years 7 or 8 is possible, acceptance into the ensemble is usually dependent on their experience and level of musical reading.

Super Sevens follows the same orchestral program as the Symphonic Band and Concert Band. Super Seven’s is an exclusive ensemble set-up for Year 7 students undergoing curricular music in Year 7. The ensemble usually takes place in Terms 2 and 4 after students have developed their preliminary musical skills learned in Terms 1 and 2. The progression after Super Sevens is Concert Band.

Showband & Improv Class usually performs jazz and contemporary band music. The instruments of this ensemble usually include: Brass – Trumpet & Trombone; Woodwind – Saxophone and Clarinet; Rhythm Section – Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drumkit and Piano.

Showband is also usually offered to students in Years 9 to 12.

SBC Voices is the St Bernard’s College Choir. St Bernard’s College aims to teach everyone how to sing, and is an extension of much of the student vocal lessons from the curricular classes. Often the SBC Voices will sing for college masses as well as college concerts and assemblies.

The Guitar Ensemble and Rock band is offered for students who desire to be part of the contemporary music program. Students are welcome to in one or both of these ensembles.

The Clarinet Ensemble is the first single instrument ensemble at St Bernard’s College. More ensembles of a similar design are currently in development.

The SBC Drumline is exclusively offered to students at SBC who play a percussion instrument. It is also offered to students who are not undergoing lessons on any other instrument and desire to be part of one of the college ensembles.