Welcome to the Instrumental Music Program at MGC!

Instrumental music lessons and ensembles have commenced for 2024 and they are off to a great start! We still have availability for Voice, Piano, Violin, Cello, Woodwind, Brass, Drums. Please email any inquiries to Ellyce Calder ellyce.calder@mgc.vic.edu.au

Congratulations to the following students for their excellent AMEB results in 2023:

Yasmin Hill – Grade 2 Piano

Zamzam Muhammed – Preliminary Piano

Amber Jensen – Preliminary Piano

Meet our Instrumental Music Teachers:

Voice (Contemporary and Classical) and Classroom Music – Studio 2 PAC

Ellyce Calder (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

ellyce.calder@mgc.vic.edu.au

Voice (Contemporary) – Studio 3 PAC

Susan De Jong (Monday and Tuesday)

susan.dejong@mgc.vic.edu.au

Voice (Contemporary) and Piano– Studio 1PAC

Belinda Foster (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays)

Belinda.foster@mgc.vic.edu.au

Violin and Viola – Studio 1 PAC

Les Gyori (Tuesdays)

lesley.gyori@mgc.vic.edu.au

Violin – Studio 1 PAC

Keely Moggach (Wednesdays)

keely.moggach@mgc.vic.edu.au

Cello – Studio 4 PAC

Lore Burns (Tuesdays)

l.burns@mgc.vic.edu.au

Piano – Studio 1

Katrina Halliday

katrina.halliday@mgc.vic.edu.au

Piano/Guitar/Woodwind – Studio 7

Karen Doyle (Mondays)

Karen.doyle@mgc.vic.edu.au

Woodwinds and Brass – Studio 7

Tony Hicks (Mondays and Wednesdays)

anthony.hicks@mgc.vic.edu.au

Guitar, Bass Guitar – Rehearsal Centre in the PAC

Andy Clarke (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays)

andy.clarke@mgc.vic.edu.au

Drum Kit – Studio 4 PAC

Nicholas Milosevic (Thursdays)

nicholas.milosevic@mgc.vic.edu.au

Music Ensembles at MGC 

Our ensembles participate in numerous performance opportunities throughout the year, such as evening instrumental soirees and showcases, Music Camp, Generations in Jazz, Victorian Schools Music Festival, school assemblies, community events, and Presentation Night. If you would like to enrol in an ensemble, please contact the relevant leader below, or just show up! 

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Before School	Jazz Band from 7.45am  (PAC Rehearsal Space)		MGC Orchestra from 7.45am  (PAC Rehearsal Space)
Homegroup & Recess	A’Cappella Choir (Acapella+) (A2)
Lunchtime	MGC Choir   (A2) Junior Rock Band (PAC Rehearsal Space)	A’Cappella Choir (Acapella+)   (A2)  String Ensemble  from 8am  (PAC Rehearsal Space)	MID Rock Band (year 9s) (PAC Rehearsal Space)		Senior Rock Band (PAC Rehearsal Space)
After School

MGC Orchestra: Leader – Tony Hicks 

Rehearsal Time: Wednesday 7:45am in the PAC Rehearsal Space    The MGC Orchestra is open to all students within the school, not just those involved in lessons at MGC. The orchestra plays a range of genres including classical, contemporary popular, rock, jazz, blues as well as an emphasis on improvisation. It is expected that students involved in lessons at MGC will actively participate in the MGC Orchestra. They have begun rehearsing the score for this year’s Musical Production of “The Sound Of Music”. 

String Ensemble: Leader – Les Gyori 

Rehearsal time: Tuesday lunchtime in the PAC Rehearsal Space 

The String Ensemble is a non-auditioned ensemble open to all string students within the school, not just those involved in lessons at MGC. The ensemble plays a variety of classical and contemporary string music.   

Senior Rock Band: Leader – Andy Clarke 

Rehearsal time: Friday Lunchtime in the PAC Rehearsal Space  The Senior Rock Band is an ensemble open to students in Years 9 – 12 within the school. Students who play contemporary rock instruments and sing are welcome. They play a variety of contemporary classics and new songs.  

Mid Rock Band: Leader – Andy Clarke

Rehearsal time: Wednesday Lunchtime in the PAC Rehearsal Space 

New band to cater for the many new middle school students wanting to join a rock band!

Junior Rock Band: Leader – Andy Clarke 

Rehearsal time: Monday Lunchtime in the PAC Rehearsal Space  The Junior Rock Band is open to students in Years 7-9 who are interested in playing in a band! They play a variety of rock and contemporary classics and new songs.    

MGC Choir: Leader – Ellyce Calder  

Rehearsal time: Monday lunchtimes in the Music Room A2 The MGC Choir is a non-auditioned choir open to all students who are interested in singing a wide variety of genres such as pop, musical theatre and jazz tunes.  

‘Acapella+’ Acapella Choir: Leader – Susan de Jong  Rehearsal time: Monday Homegroup & Recess, Tuesday lunchtime in the Music Room A2  Our acapella choir is an auditioned ensemble open to all students from Year 9 – 12. They represent MGC at many events, including Open Day, Information Evenings and Presentation Night and compete in the AUSACA National Acapella Championships. 

Upcoming Events 

Pedal Power Cinema

Musicians wanted for Open Mic Sessions prior to screening on Friday 23 February. If you are interested in performing please e-mail Ms Corry anne.corry@mgc.vic.edu.au

Music Camp- Save the date! 

2024 Music Camp – Friday 26 April – Sunday 28 April, Term 2, Week 2. 

Music Camp will be at Urban Camp in Parkville again this year. 

We will be leaving MGC at lunchtime on the Friday and will spend the weekend rehearsing, culminating in a short concert for family and friends on the Sunday.

All students involved in our ensemble program such as Choir, A’capella Choir, Rock Bands, Orchestra and String Ensemble are encouraged to attend. 

More information, including application forms to come, but please save the date! 

21 Feb	House Swimming Carnival
22 Feb	School Photo Day
23 Feb	Pedal Power Cinema
26 Feb	Parent Wellbeing Session
28 Feb	Years 11 & 12 Parent Workshop
2 Mar	Youth Mental Health First Aid Parent Course
6 Mar	School Photo Catch Ups
7 Mar	International Womens' Day @ MGC
8 Mar	Curriculum Day - Student Free Day
11 Mar	Labour Day
13 Mar	NAPLAN
14 Mar	Robotics Camp
14 Mar	Head of Schoolgirls' Regatta
20 Mar	ODE Camp
21 Mar	Harmony Day
26 Mar	Parent, Student, Teacher Conferences
28 Mar	Last Day Term 1 - 2:30 Finish

Important Dates