Music
| Event | When |
|---|---|
| Instrumental Music Recruitment and Information evening | Wednesday 12th February |
| Performance at Paynesville Music Festival (Swing Band) | Saturday 22nd February, 12 noon start |
| First Junior Band rehearsal | Wednesday 5th March |
| Autumn Concert | Wednesday 7th May |
Welcome to Term One 2025!
Lessons and ensembles for existing music students are all up and running and it has been great to see students checking Compass and getting to their lessons on time. This year we welcome Andrew Long to our teaching team. Andrew will be teaching percussion and bass on Wednesdays.
2025 Instrumental Music Staff
Ms Sarah Caddie - Thursday Trumpet, trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba | Mr Kees Dogger - Wednesday Violin, Cello, Double Bass, Electric bass
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Mrs Kim Green - Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs Music Co-ordinator, Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Oboe, Junior Band, Intermediate Band & Senior Concert Band | Mr James Newman - Monday (PM), Tuesday (PM) & Friday Clarinet, Saxophone, Electric Bass, Percussion, Swing Band, Senior Concert Band
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Mr Andrew Long - Wednesday Percussion, Bass
| Ms Alexandra Orr - Wednesday Violin, Viola, String Ensemble |
Ms Marianne Rothchild - Monday (PM) Violin, Cello Junior String Ensemble | Mr John Smith - Tuesday Trombone, Euphonium
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Ensemble Timetable
| ENSEMBLE | DAY | TIME | LEVEL |
| Junior Band | Wednesday | 3:25-4:15pm (Starts week 5) | Beginners |
| Intermediate Concert Band | Thursday | 3.25-4.30pm | Intermediate |
| Senior Concert Band | Tuesday Friday | 3.25-5.00pm Second Break | Advanced |
| String Ensemble | Wednesday | 3.25-4.30pm | Intermediate/Advanced |
| Swing Band | Monday | 3.20-5.00pm | Advanced |
| Improvisation Group | Monday | Second Break | Intermediate/Advanced |
| Junior Strings | Monday | 3:25-4:15pm (starts soon) | Beginners |
Student Music leaders
Applications are now due for the following student leader positions: Music Captains (2), Strings Leader, Concert Band Leader and Swing Band Leader. Generally, these positions are for senior students. Applicants are required to write a short paragraph on why they think they would be good in that position. Applications are due by the Monday 10th February.
New Music Students - Information Sessions
The instrumental music information session is on Wednesday 12th at 5:30-6:30pm in the music centre.
This event will start with a brief presentation on how the music program operates. Students will then have the opportunity, with their families to meet teachers and students, look at all the instruments available and sign up to the program.
Please note we are not offering guitar lessons to new students this year and would encourage students interested in guitar to come along and see what other options there are.
Once new students have signed up they will be allocated to a teacher and placed in a group. Lessons for those students will start in week 4.
Any questions about the Instrumental Music Program can be directed to Mrs Kim Green in the music centre (Monday-Thursday).
Ten Great Reasons for Learning a Musical Instrument
1. Playing a musical instrument relieves stress
2. Playing a musical instrument makes you smarter
3. Playing a musical instrument improves your social life
4. Playing a musical instrument helps build confidence
5. Playing a musical instrument teaches patience
6. Playing a musical instrument fosters creativity
7. Playing a musical instrument improves memory
8. Playing a musical instrument develops discipline
9. Playing a musical instrument gives you a sense of achievement
10. Playing a musical instrument is fun
If you are wondering how learning an instrument can benefit students, check out the following short TED talk produced by Dr Anita Collins.
https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_how_playing_an_instrument_benefits_your_brain?language=en