Musical Notes

Term 2 Music at St. Augustine's 

Tutors

Lani - Voice and Keyboard

A seasoned frontwoman, Lani encourages students to find their voice. Lessons are engaging and focus on learning material that integrates with the Choir performances. Included in this are skills for singing harmonies, projection and microphone technique.  

Register for lessons here.

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Bud - Guitar and Drums

Bud covers a range of styles and techniques through his teaching as well as performing around Melbourne’s Funk and Soul scene.

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Bud personalises his lessons for each student and has a positive and engaging approach to teaching guitar. Beginners are guided through the refinement of fundamental skills and techniques on guitar. Students of all ages further their skills in a relaxed and friendly environment with a teacher who understands them as musicians.

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Stacey - Keyboard

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Students of all abilities and aged 5 and above are most welcome to learn with Stacey. All lessons cover note-reading, ear training, ensemble playing, music theory, harmony, and improvisation, among other things. 

Register now for music lessons in 2022!

Are you interested in having music lessons on-site at St. Augustine's in 2022? 

There are spots available for GUITAR, VOCALS, PIANO and DRUMS - 

If you're interested, Grade 2-6 students register here: 

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ChasingSound1/grade26instrumentalprogramstaugustinesprimary2022

Prep & Grade 1 students can register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ChasingSound1/prepgrade1musicatstaugustinesprimaryschool2022

Ensemble Information 

Ensemble (for guitars and other instruments) will run on Tuesday and Choir (just for singers) on Wednesday. The rehearsals will be at lunchtime (11-11:45 am) in the Music Building (where lessons are), across from Front Reception. 

There is no cost for participating in these ensembles, so it's a great chance to get involved! 

You can find some more info below:

• although tutors collect students for their music lessons and dismiss them from Front Reception, students are not collected at lunchtime for rehearsal
   
• students should bring their instruments and/or music to rehearsal and eat their lunch beforehand
   
• students do not need to know the pieces they're working on completely, they can join in wherever they're at and progress further in lessons
   
• although attendance isn't compulsory, only students who engage in a committed way will be able to perform with these groups in 2022

Lyrics Choir Ensemble (Enrolled check the student portal) 

What is an ensemble? 

Ensemble is the chance to make music in a group. Students learn songs in lessons ready to rehearse and perform altogether. The ensembles will be working towards St. Augustine's events, including Mass. 

Ensembles are not the same as lessons - they're not the place to learn the material. Instead, this is the time to build really good listening and reading skills as a group. 

Want to join an Ensemble?

If you want to be in either Choir or Ensemble, please let us know here.

Anyone is welcome to join Choir, even if they're not having singing lessons, just pop your details here. 

Ensemble is also open to guitar students who learn outside school, so long as they've played for at least a year.  Students that know how to play other instruments such as, brass, strings, or percussion are also welcome, just make sure you hit the link and enter your details (LINK)