Performing Arts & Music Academy
Welcome to the 2025 Performing Arts and Music Academy.
After an amazing 2024 we are looking forward to another fabulous year. Music is an integral part of life at Macleod College, where students have the opportunity to learn to play an instrument in a quality music program. The newsletter outlines a review of the year so far, information on all the Ensembles, photos and details on upcoming events.
Please take note of these upcoming dates:
March 11 Music Incursion
March 12-14 Phillip Island
April 1- 2 Song Makers Songwriting Workshop
April 30 Generations in Jazz Tour of Primary School Tour
May 2- 4 Generations in Jazz
June 4 VCE Solo Evening (Outcome 1)
September 3 - 5 2025 Musical
Instrumental Music
There are still Instrumental Music places available in the brass program. If you are interested in learning trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium or tuba, please complete the expression of interest form here. There are many benefits of playing a musical instrument.
- Boosts memory and brain power
- Teaches discipline, perseverance and patience
- Increases memory capacity
- Exposure to cultural history
- Sharpens concentration
- Creates a sense of achievement
- Promotes social skills
- Promotes happiness
Music Staff
Macleod College is very fortunate to have a dedicated team on the music staff who all work towards your child succeeding in playing their instruments.
Sam Bates- Percussion baa@macleod.vic.edu.au
Declan Jones- Brass jon@macleod.vic.edu.au
Jim Griffith- Guitar Ensemble gri@macleod.vic.edu.au
John Flanagan- Voice and Guitar fla@macleod.vic.edu.au
Andy O’Connell- Woodwind oco@macleod.vic.edu.au
Paloma Bica- Upper Strings bic@macleod.vic.edu.au
Tony Hicks- Woodwind hic@macleod.vic.edu.au
Ben Tansey- Lower Strings tab@macleod.vic.edu.au
Matthew Hovell- Piano hov@macleod.vic.edu.au
Tessa Bodenham- Woodwind bod@macleod.vic.edu.au
2025 Ensembles. (Timetable subject to change)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
2:10pm-3pm Primary Choir Ms Bodenham Mr Hovell | 8am- 8:45am String Works Ms Bica and Mr Tansey | 3:20pm-5pm Cinderella Rehearsal Ms Bodenham, Mr Griffiths, Ms Moussa
| 8am- 8:45am - Primary Band Ms Bica and Mr Hicks | 8am- 8:45am Guitar Ensemble Mr Griffiths |
3:20pm-4:20pm - Vocal Ensemble Ms Bodenham Mr Flanagan Mr Hovell
| 7:45am- 8:45am - InterJazz Mr Hicks | 3:20pm- 4pm Percussion Ensemble Mr Bates | Lunch Time- The Sharp 9 Mr O'Connell | |
| 3:20pm-4:30pm Senior Band Ms Bodenham and Mr Tansey | 3:20pm-5pm The Sharp 9 Mr Jones |
Primary Choir: Do you love to sing? If you are in Grade 3 - 6 come join us on Monday Lesson 5 for Primary Choir. Sign Up here.
Parents and Friends
Ways You Can Help: Are you passionate about music, theatre, and all things performance? We're looking for enthusiastic helpers to support our concerts, musicals, and various events throughout the year. Whether you have experience or are eager to learn, there's a place for you!
- Assist with set-up and pack-up
- Help with costumes, makeup, hair, props, and backstage support
- Directing guests and organising event logistics
- Providing support during performances
Interested? Sign up today or contact Tessa Bodenham at bod@macleod.vic.edu.au for more details. We’d love to have you join us in making this year’s events a huge success!
Parents and friends expressions of interest.
Melbourne Youth Orchestra Summer School
Mackenzie Hawkins represented Macleod College in the Percy Grainger Youth Orchestra over the summer, performing on clarinet as part of the ensemble. Here are some recordings from the concert.
Dates: 3 - 5 September 2025
Thompson Carter Hall
Macleod College
Parents and friends expressions of interest.
