BIS is proud to have an antique Pelo Gongan Gamelan set, with the metallic keys being dated at over 100 years old. Gamelan is the traditional musical style originating in Java and Bali, and students at BIS are able to access this fascinating form of musical expression through the sessions that take place here at BIS. The Gamelan is regularly performed by BIS students at public and in-school events and is often accompanied by students performing Balinese dance.

The BIS “Wind Ensemble” is a collective group of students studying instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. The activity focuses on reinforcing musical skills such as sight-reading, rhythm, dynamics, phrasing, and developing a sense of ensemble playing. Students involved in this group study their instruments in the BIS Music Academy, many of whom also sit for the ABRSM exams each year.

School of Rock is one of the more relaxed and fun music activities here at BIS where students of all ages join together in the music room and learn their favourite rock songs. Half of the time the students form rock bands and rehearse in the practice studios and the other half they all join together for one massive collective jam. Some of the students involved in this activity learn guitar, bass, or drums privately but this is not a prerequisite. The focus is on student participation, collaboration, and music appreciation.

The Funk Band is essentially a combination between the Wind Ensemble and School of Rock. Students that study wind instruments, guitar, bass, drums or singing can be involved in this activity. It is aimed towards challenging some of the more advanced young musicians and the repertoire consists of Motown, Blues, 70s Funk, Soul, and Gospel.