Extra Curricular at MAG

2023 was an exceptional year of growth for our music programs at MAG, providing greater opportunities for students including:

The creation of new rock bands involving over 60 students across Primary and Secondary
The introduction of several ‘masterclass’ ballet sessions with professional ballet dancer and teacher Emma Mexa
Milestones for our Jr Singers choir and Drumline, who both won their divisions in the Bendigo Eisteddfod and National Drumline competition respectively.

Yet another exciting year lies ahead in 2024, with continued growth and opportunities. Read on to find out more!

Invitation to join our Co-curricular Choirs – Jr Singers and Snr Singers

The foundation for all music education is based first and foremost around singing and the voice. Not only is singing in a group beneficial for all musicians, but it is also a core and fundamental element in society, improves aural skills, musical literacy, and confidence in performance – and of course, can be extremely fun!

At MAG, we offer both a Primary and Secondary vocal ensemble.

JR SINGERS

Jr Singers is for students from Years 3 – 6 and we encourage students who enjoy singing and music to join.

Jr Singers will have many performance opportunities through the year, as well as prepare performances for an exciting event; the Bendigo Eisteddfod in Term 2 (details to come).

Weekly Jr Singers rehearsals for 2024 will commence Friday 16 February (Week 3) before school from 8.15-8.45am in JS4, led by Mrs Fiona Gibbs.

SNR SINGERS

Keen to sing? Come and join us on RED WEEK Thursdays in SS8 at Lunchtimes - all Secondary students are welcome.First practise Thursday 8th February, Lunch 1&2 See Miss Hale for more information.

Participation in Jr Singers or Snr Singers does not incur a cost, however a high level of individual commitment to attend weekly rehearsals will be required to ensure the ensemble is able to progress.

Year 4 Strings and Strings Ensemble

We are thrilled to announce we are reinstating our Year 4 Strings Program and a Strings Ensemble, which will provide exciting opportunities for students.

We welcome Ms Katie Kim, experienced music tutor and multi-instrumentalist, who will lead and grow our Strings program.

As part of Primary classroom music, all Year 4 students will receive at least ten sessions learning violin with Ms Katie Kim, and we are looking forward to commencing a co-curricular Strings Ensemble in the coming weeks.

Students with prior Strings experience, learning violin or cello for example, are invited to join our Strings Ensemble, which will be held during Monday lunchtimes in JS17. Please contact Mrs Gibbs for further details.

Now Accepting 2024 Extra Curricular Tuition Applications (Optional)

We are fortunate to offer a variety of instruments available for students to learn through our extra-curricular music program. We have a terrific team of music tutors who offer quality lessons and provide ongoing support to students so they can gain confidence in playing, and participate in a range of music performance opportunities.

The beginning of the year is a great time for students to commence learning an instrument and places for 2024 are filling up quickly; please note that a waiting list for some instruments may be in place.

For students interested in participating in our Extra-Curricular tuition program, a range of percussion, brass, woodwind, and string instruments are available to learn, as well as the opportunity to join our Brass/Woodwind ‘Step Up’ program, or a Rock Band.

Please refer to details on our website and if required, click on this link to apply: Extra-curricular Music Program Information.

Please note if your child already participated in our 2023 program, there is no need to re-apply.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs Fiona Gibbs (Head of Student Experience – Extra Curricular Music Program (K-12) ) should you have any queries: fgibbs@moamagrammar.nsw.edu.au