Classroom and Instrumental Music

Classroom Music

In Year 07 Classroom Music, students select an instrument to learn (flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello, double bass) during classroom Music, for the duration of one year. This course is implemented by multiple specialist instrumental teachers, and class time is divided between learning in small instrument groups, and playing in a large ensemble. All students learn an instrument as part of the curriculum, and techniques will be applied in a practical manner. 

They use listening skills to identify and make decisions about how they can manipulate, rhythm, pitch, dynamics and expression, form and structure, and timbre and texture to achieve expressive outcomes or realise specific intentions when composing and performing. 

The course develops music literacy, fine motor development, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration and confidence.

Instrumental Music Lessons

We highly recommend that all students in Year 07 take the opportunity to participate in our extra-curricular Instrumental Music program. This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your child’s learning experience through music performance.

Tuition is offered in the following Instruments: 

Strings                   Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass

Woodwind            Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe and Bassoon

Brass                     Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn and Tuba

Percussion           Drum Kit, Xylophone and Timpani 

Voice                      Voice lessons 

Guitar                    (very limited numbers)

Piano                     (very limited numbers)

What We Offer

Students enrolled in the Macleod College Music Academy are provided with access to:

• Tuition in all areas of strings, wind, brass, percussion and voice with highly experienced and practising musicians 
• A wide range of innovative and quality performance ensembles
• Opportunity to study a second instrument
• Access to AMEB and ABRSM examinations
• Regular performance opportunities
• An enjoyable and fulfilling school experience
• Music tours and performance camps
• Leadership Program
• 30 minute instrumental lessons

What We Achieve

Macleod students regularly:

• Are among the top VCE Music students in the state, consistently achieving scores of 40+ and being invited to perform at Top Class
• Receive their first preference at tertiary institutions such as Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), West Australian Performing Arts (WAPA), Monash University and Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts
• Participate in many quality performances
• Perform at festivals and competitions such as Generations in Jazz, State Schools Spectacular, Melbourne School Bands Festival and Royal South Street Eisteddfod

Our Facilities

Macleod College has a purpose built 330 seat performing arts complex, complete with dedicated instrumental teaching rooms, rehearsal and performance spaces. 

An outstanding program with top places at:

• Generations in Jazz 
• Royal South Street Eisteddfod
• Victorian Schools Music Festival 

Regular student participation in: 

• State Schools Spectacular Orchestra 
• Generations in Jazz Super Band
• VCE Top Class

Quotes from MCMA students

“It’s a place where I belong and the people around me all share a passion.”

“Music is a better world to live in.”

“There are endless opportunities for us to perform no matter what we play.”

“I love seeing others perform and aspiring to be better.”

“I never thought we could be that good. I kept working and then one day we were.”

“Music camp is such a great experience. Being able to share that experience with others is really special.”