Instrumental Music Program

Do you want your child to learn an instrument this year? Our Instrumental Music Program (IMP) Coordinator is Alyssa Kennedy, can assist you with any questions you have. Contact Alyssa by email - Alyssa.Kennedy@education.vic.gov.au

The recommended year level to commence learning an instrument in our Instrumental Music Program are:

  • Year 1 - Piano, Keyboard, Drums, Violin, Viola 
  • Year 2 - Cello, Clarinet, Trumpet 
  • Year 3 - Flute, Guitar, Ukulele, Harp 
  • Year 4 - Saxophone, Trombone, Double Bass
  • Years 5 & 6 - any instrument

NOTE:  Prep students may start Year 1 instruments (piano, keyboard, drums, violin, viola) from Cycle 2 onwards. 

 

Handbooks for each instrument are found on our school website. To enrol, print out the enrolment form (last page of the relevant handbook), and hand the completed form in at the School Office.

The Instrumental Update 2022 (includes Instrumental Music Program Guidelines, and Payment Structure and Schedule) can be accessed by the EHPS community on Compass in School Documentation under the Community menu.

 

Interested in learning an instrument we don't have? Please let us know by completing an Expression of Interest form - you can find it with the Handbooks on the school website

 

Ensemble Groups

  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Percussion Ensemble
  • Concert Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Contemporary Band

If you learn an instrument outside school, come and join our ensembles. Check out the Essex Ensembles Handbook

 

Current Students

For students enrolled in our Instrumental Music Program in 2022, your enrolment in 2023 is ongoing.

  • Want to continue with everything the same? No need to do anything.
  • If you would like to change your type of lesson, instrument, or withdraw from lessons, please email Alyssa Kennedy.