Encore Music & Theatre

Learning an Instrument in 2026 

The benefits of learning an instrument or taking vocal lessons are immense. 

Students experience:

• An opportunity to develop persistence and resilience as they build confidence 

• Brain development! (Research has demonstrated the link between regular music practice and learning and developing a higher level of general brain function) 

• The possibility of taking music as a subject all the way to VCE. 

• Growth in social and leadership skills. 

Students can have lessons on numerous instruments. There is also a special offering for students in Year 7 who want to continue/start to learn a band instrument, and for students in Prep and Year 1 who are beginning a string instrument. See the links below for more information.

General Information: Learning an Instrument or Voice

Year 7 Wind and Brass Offer

Suzuki Strings

Music Camp 2026

Register by Wednesday 3rd December 2025 

Music Camp is a highlight for many of the College musicians. In 2026, students will leave the Yirramboi Campus by bus at 8:00am on Thursday 12th February. The Camp will finish at the venue on Saturday 14th February with a concert for families at 10:00am, after which, students will be dismissed into their family’s care.  

The following students are eligible to attend Music Camp:

• Members of Symphonic Band 

• Members of String Orchestra 

• Members of Gravity Band 

• Members of String Fusion 

• Members of Big Band 

• Year 7 to 12 Choir students 

• Students intending to audition for the College musical 

If any families would like more information regarding Music Camp, they may reach out via email.

Year 6 Students Show off their Learning 

The countdown has started for the Year 6 cohort as they prepare to perform for their families at the annual Year 6 Band Concerts on;

Wednesday, 26 November

• 6C

• 6E

• 6F 

• 6G

• Special Feature: Gravity Band

&

Thursday, 27 November 

• 6A

• 6B 

• 6D

• Special Feature: Big Band

The concerts will run for an hour from 7pm in the Yirramboi Spots Hall. 

Term 4 Events 

There are many wonderful Performing Arts events this term for students across the college. Details below. 

Performing Arts Handbook