Term 2 Primary School

TERM 2 PRIMARY SCHOOL CLUBS

Information provided in due course

TERM 2 PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORT

NB. The selection process through Clipboard will be open to families in Year 2-6 in late March.

TERM 2 PRIMARY SCHOOL MUSIC

Year 5 Band

This beginner concert band is for Year 5 students who are interested in playing a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. Students commence band sessions in small instrumental groups as they start learning to play their instrument, forming a balanced concert band in Term 2. 

Rehearsals: Monday afternoons 3.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue: The Farrall Centre

Staff: Suzi Gillespie, Estelle Levy, Tracey Patten, Esther Colbourn, Michael Power and Jed Adams.

Development Band 

This concert band is for year 6 (and some year 5) students who play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument and have at least a year’s experience playing their instrument.

Rehearsals: Friday mornings 7.45am – 8.45am

Venue: The Farrall Centre Auditorium

Staff: Suzi Gillespie, Hilary Morgan, Tracey Patten and Esther Colbourn.

Year 3/4 Choir & Year 5/6 Choir

These are non-auditioned choirs comprising of any students who wish to be involved. The choirs sing both unison and part-songs in a range of styles. The choirs perform regularly at events, including assemblies, school concerts and community events. 

Year 3/4 Choir Rehearsals: Tuesday mornings 8.00am – 8.45am

Venue: The Farrall Centre Green Room

Staff: Estelle Levy, Michael Power and Kathy Fazackerley

Year 5/6 Choir Rehearsals: Wednesday mornings 8.00am – 8.45am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Estelle Levy and Michael Power

Year 3 - 6 Marimba Ensembles

These groups play energetic and fun music on tuned percussion instruments. No experience is necessary as music and playing technique are taught from the first rehearsal. The Year 5 and 6 Marimba Ensembles join schools from around the Hobart area each year to participate in the spectacular “Marimba Mania” event in term 4.

Year 3 Rehearsals: Mondays 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Suzi Gillespie

Year 4 Rehearsals: Tuesdays 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Christine Akerman

Year 5 Rehearsals: Monday mornings 8.00am – 8.45am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Estelle Levy

Year 6 Rehearsals: Tuesday morning 8.00am – 8.45am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Suzi Gillespie

Year 2 Strings

Tuition is offered to all Year 2 students beginning to play on the violin, viola or cello. The two Year 2 Classes will meet separately to receive tuition from specialist teachers as they start learning to play their instrument, with group performance becoming a focus as skills and techniques are learned.

Rehearsals: Wednesday 12.55pm - 1.40pm and 2.15pm - 3.00pm

Venue: The Farrall Centre Auditorium

Staff: Christine Akerman, James Anderson and Natalya Bing

Year 3 Strings

This group is for students who took part in the Year 2 string program and would like to continue playing through group lessons.

Rehearsals: Wednesday afternoons 3.15pm – 4.00pm

Venue: The Farrall Centre Auditorium

Staff: Christine Akerman, Natalya Bing and James Anderson

Primary String Ensemble

This ensemble is for year 3-6 students learning violin, viola, cello or double bass, who already have some skill on their instrument. Students who can proficiently read and play a D major scale and recognise simple rhythms are encouraged to join.

Rehearsals: Thursday morning 7.45am – 8.45am

Venue: The Farrall Centre Auditorium

Staff: Christine Akerman, Natalya Bing and Kathy Fazackerley

Primary Chamber Groups

These groups extend string players who are ready for an extra challenge. Memberships of these groups are small and may rotate throughout the year at the discretion of staff.

Rehearsals: Thursday lunchtimes 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue:  Primary Music Room

Staff: Christine Akerman

Primary Guitar Ensemble

This group is for students interested in learning guitar skills. Experience is not necessary, as our tutor will run lessons during the group time. Students who have their own guitars are encouraged to use them; however school instruments are available for students to use at no cost.

Rehearsals: Friday lunchtimes 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Devon Robson

Primary Theory Group

This group is for year 5 and 6 students wishing to further their music theory skills and knowledge. This group will cover a range of theory topics, and the work will relate directly to various AMEB theory grades.

Rehearsals: Wednesday lunchtimes 11.00am – 11.30am

Venue: Primary Music Room

Staff: Kathy Fazackerley and Estelle Levy

If you have any questions regarding music in the Primary School please don't hesitate to contact Michael Power or Music Admin.