Music

2024 Strings Music Camps

We are really looking forward to the overnight 2024 Strings Music Camp which will be held at Ferngully Lodge, Healesville on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 March 2024. This music camp is a very important aspect of the String Orchestra and Chamber Strings calendar, and an integral part of building strong collegial and artistic relationships within the ensembles. 

Please ensure you have returned the medical and dietary forms to Jane in the Music Office.

It will be a wonderful experience for our students to enjoy!

Music Lessons and Rehearsals

Year 7 Instrumental Music Lessons will commenced this week.  Please check Compass for lesson details.  All lessons will be located in the 300’s building.  Please check the whiteboard in the music foyer area for the room your lesson will take place in. Instruments can be stored in the Music Department's storerooms.  

We look forward to having our Year 7 students joining the Music Program! 

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.

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

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:

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

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