Music
Music Lessons and Rehearsals
Please ensure you check Compass for your scheduled lesson and rehearsal times.
Please see a list of the 2024 large ensemble rehearsal times listed below.
| String Orchestra | Monday 7:30 - 8:40am in 111 (students to arrive by 7:15am) |
| Stage Band | Monday 3:30 - 5:30pm in 111 |
| Training Band | Monday 3:30 - 4:45pm in 306 (commences 18/3/2024) |
| Training Strings | Tuesday 7:30 - 8:40am in 306 (students to arrive by 7:15am) (commences 19/3/2024) |
| Chamber Strings | Tuesday 3:30 - 5:30pm in 700 Open Space |
| Concert Band | Tuesday 3:30 - 5:30pm in 306 |
| Big Band | Friday lunchtime in 306 |
| Symphonic Band | Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30pm & Friday 3:30 - 4:45pm in 306 |
| Wind Ensemble | Thursday 3:30 - 4:45pm in 306 |
| Jazz Band | Thursday 3:30 - 5:30pm in 101 |
| Choir | Friday lunchtime in 111 |
2024 Instrumental Music Fees
The 2024 Instrumental Music fees are currently being added to family accounts and you will soon receive a statement via email which will have the 2024 Music fees added. A copy of the 2024 Instrumental Music Program fees is attached. Also attached is a credit card payment form.
Please note the music fees cannot be paid via Compass; they are to be paid via your family statement. If you do not receive a family statement via email, please contact our Accounts Department on 9430 5118 or by email at 7805-Accounts@schools.vic.edu.au
The first instalment, which covers your Instrumental Music Lesson fee, is due for payment on the following dates for each ensemble
Concert Band | $1300.00 due for payment by 1 March 2024 - overdue |
Wind Ensemble | $1200.00 due for payment by 1 March 2024 - overdue |
Chamber Strings | $1300.00 due for payment by 1 March 2024 - overdue |
String Orchestra | $1200.00 due for payment by 1 March 2024 - overdue |
Year 8 String Orchestra | $1200.00 due for payment by 1 March 2024 - overdue |
Training Band | $1100.00 due for payment by 26 April 2024 - overdue |
Training Strings | $1100.00 due for payment by 26 April 2024 - overdue |
Symphonic Band | $1750.00 due for payment by 7 October 2024 |
VCE Music | $1950.00 due for payment by 7 October 2024 |
Please note for the Symphonic Band and VCE Music the first instalment is the Main Ensemble levy ($850.00), the second instalment is any other items that may be applicable, and the third instalment is the Instrumental Lesson fee.
Payment of the Music Fees can be made by completing and returning the credit card details on the attached form or by cash, BPay, credit card (over the phone by calling 9430 5118) or by cheque made payable to “Eltham High School”. The music fees will appear on your family statement, not in the Compass Parent Portal.
If you make a payment via BPay please ensure you email our Accounts Department at 7805-Accounts@schools.vic.edu.au advising that the funds paid are for music fees. If you do not email, they may allocate the funds to other areas. If you do not know your BPay reference number please contact the school’s Revenue Administrator, Jacinta D’Avoine on 9430 5118 or by email at 7805-Accounts@schools.vic.edu.au
We encourage families to set up a weekly, fortnightly or monthly re-payment plan to pay the annual music fees with our Revenue Administrator, Jacinta D’Avoine on 9430 5118 or by email at 7805-Accounts@schools.vic.edu.au
The second instalment is for the Main Ensemble levy which is due for payment on the following dates for each ensemble:
Concert Band | $750.00 due for payment by 3 May 2024 - overdue |
Wind Ensemble | $650.00 due for payment by 3 May 2024 - overdue |
Chamber Strings | $750.00 due for payment by 3 May 2024 - overdue |
String Orchestra | $650.00 due for payment by 3 May 2024 - overdue |
Year 8 String Orchestra | $650.00 due for payment by 3 May 2024 - overdue |
Training Band | $500.00 due for payment by 7 June 2024 |
Training Strings | $500.00 due for payment by 7 June 2024 |
Symphonic Band | $850.00 due for payment by 21 June 2024 |
Symphonic Band (VCE Music) | $850.00 due for payment by 21 June 2024 |
The third instalment is for any other items that may be applicable i.e. instrument hire ($500.00), percussion equipment hire ($300.00), other ensembles - Stage Band ($500.00), Jazz Band ($500.00), Big Band ($250.00), Choir ($250.00 or if in a large ensemble $100.00).
The third instalment is due for payment on the following dates for each ensemble:
Concert Band due for payment by 28 June 2024
Concert Band | Due for payment by 28 June 2024 |
Wind Ensemble | Due for payment by 28 June 2024 |
Chamber Strings | Due for payment by 28 June 2024 |
String Orchestra | Due for payment by 28 June 2024 |
Year 8 String Orchestra | Due for payment by 28 June 2024 |
Training Band | Due for payment by 2 August 2024 |
Training Strings | Due for payment by 2 August 2024 |
Symphonic Band | Due for payment by 2 August 2024 |
VCE Music | Due for payment by 2 August 2024 |
Please do not hesitate to contact Jane Nicholson in the Music Office if you have any queries on telephone 9430 5127 or email: jane.nicholson@education.vic.gov.au
Please note if you have a student in the Choir or Big Band, these fees have not yet been added to the family accounts. As soon as they are added we will advise you.
Your prompt payment of the music fees by their due dates is appreciated.
RICK KEENAN, Director of Music