Amadeus 

Music Education Program Benefits

What does the research say? Ted Talk 

For our students and our school

• assist in improving academic performance for our students 
• assist in student wellbeing
• position our school to be a leading provider of Music Education, promoting excellence in teaching and learning. 

School Instruments

Who? 

Year 3 to Year 8 instruments will be on loan to students.

What Type?

String - Violin, Viola and Cello

Brass - Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn and Tuba

Woodwind - Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 

Maintenance and Care

Parents are responsible for ensuring that their child:

• Treats the instrument with care and respect
• Regularly cleans their instrument
• Keeps their instrument  stored in a dry space away from changes in temperature (such as in cars or near windows)
• Only transports their instrument to and from the school for rehearsal purposes, unless they are performing for an event off-site.
• Brings any damage or maintenance issue to the attention of their Instrumental Tutor immediately.
• Carries out basic care of the instrument according to the instructions sent home that outline specific care for their instrument.

Practice

Students are expected to practice at home in between lessons and rehearsals. It is ideal to create a routine by setting a specific time and space (without distraction) to practice every day at home.  Students should set small goals and achieve something each day.  

Recommended length of practice sessions are:

• Years 3 to 6 - 20 minutes daily

Performance:

• Performance is an important part of learning a musical instrument. 
• As students progress through the program there will be opportunities for them to  perform as part of their ensemble or as soloists. 
• Parents will be notified of details related to these performances.                                                                              

What will be involved

The program will consist of three elements:

• Whole-class music lessons taught by specialist Music teachers for up to 1 hour per week (K-8)
• Students in groups of five to seven, will spend 30 minutes per week learning to play on a String, Woodwind or Brass instrument (Year 3 - 7)
• Students will play their instrument in a String Ensemble or Concert Band (whole of class) for up to 1 hour per week (Yr 3-7)

STA timetable (subject to change)