Encore Music & Theatre
Head of Performing Arts & Instrumental Music - Mrs Carolyn Hernandez

Encore Music & Theatre
Head of Performing Arts & Instrumental Music - Mrs Carolyn Hernandez
While students can register to learn an instrument at any time throughout the year, teacher availability can determine when a student can commence.
Families are encouraged to register students for 2026 before the end of the year.
Students can have lessons on numerous instruments. There is also a special offering for students in Year 7 who want to continue/start to learn a band instrument, and for students in Prep and Year 1 who are beginning a string instrument.
Information can be accessed through the links below:
General Information: Learning an Instrument or Voice
Year 7 Wind and Brass Offer
Suzuki Strings
Music Camp is a highlight for many of the College musicians. These are reflections from this year’s camp:
The 2025 Overnewton Music Camp was definitely an experience I’ll never forget. From rehearsing in our ensembles, to making new friends, and participating in the talent show, I think it’s safe to say that everyone else enjoyed camp as much as I did… I can’t wait for Music Camp next year!
- Talia, Year 8 Student
Music camp might be the most fun thing I have done so far; I found a lot of people that connect with me. I have had a lot of laughs within these 3 days and will gladly be back next year for music camp…
- Andrea, Year 7 Student
There’s a special kind of magic in growing and learning alongside those who share your passions, weaving together endless days of laughter, late-night talks, and unbreakable bonds with fellow musicians - students and staff alike. Through every challenge faced and every milestone celebrated in rehearsals and performances, our friendships deepen, strengthened by shared dreams and unwavering support. Together, through melodies and memories, we create something timeless, made even more powerful by the intensity and camaraderie of our music camp.
- Carly, Year 12 Student
The following students are eligible to attend Music Camp 2026 :
Members of Symphonic Band
Members of String Orchestra
Members of Gravity Band
Members of String Fusion
Members of Big Band
Year 7 to 12 Choir students
Students intending to audition for the College musical
If any families would like more information regarding Music Camp, they may reach out via email.














The countdown has started for the Year 6 cohort as they prepare to perform for their families at the annual Year 6 Band Concerts on;


Wednesday, 26 November
6C
6E
6F
6G
Special Feature: Gravity Band
&
Thursday, 27 November
6A
6B
6D
Special Feature: Big Band
The concerts will run for an hour from 7pm in the Yirramboi Spots Hall.
There are many wonderful Performing Arts events in the final weeks. Details below -
| DATE | TIME | PERFORMERS | EVENT |
| Thursday, 27 November | 7:00 – 8:00
| 6A, B & D Big Band | Year 6 Band Concert #2 Performances by the Year 6 Classes
Location: Yirramboi - Sports Hall |
| Friday, 28 November | 7:30 – 8:45 | Fusion & String Orchestra | Break up concert for YC Strings
(Students arrive 7:30. Concert starts at 7:45)
|
Lunch time | MS Rock concert | Location: Outside Year 6 area | |
| Monday, 1 December | Period 4 | 5/6 Choir | MS & Year 10 Christmas Chapel |
| Friday, 5 December | 11:15 – 12:55 | Combined Burrito and Gravity Bands “Radium” (Rock Band
| MS Final Assembly Final Assembly and awards ceremony Performances
Location: Yirramboi - Sports Hall, Stage |
| Lunch | SS Rock Bands | Rock Band Performance
Location: Atrium | |
| TBA | Junior School | The JS Christmas musical screenedThe Great Christmas Decoration Festival!
Link will be sent to families. |