Music Notes
Music operations guide update - Term 4
Melissa Gregory, Acting Dean of Performing Arts
To ensure the health and safety of our staff and students, woodwind, brass and singing students are encouraged to continue their lessons on Microsoft Teams until restrictions are lifted further. Instrumental ensembles are to continue onsite with the exception of wind and brass instruments performing on Teams.
Co-curricular choirs may choose to conduct sessionals outside if a suitable space can be found (no more than ten participants). Year level choirs are cancelled until further notice.
Ensemble timetable – Term 4
| Ensemble | Delivered onsite | Delivered offsite |
| Junior Strings | Wednesday 7.30 - 8.25am | |
| Chamber Strings | Thursday 7.30 - 8.25am | |
| Intermezzo Strings | Tuesday 7.30 - 8.25am | |
| Arioso Quartet | Friday 7.30 - 8.25am | |
| Celtic Band | Thursday 12.40 -1.45pm | |
| Orchestra (string players only) | Tuesday 3.45 – 5.15pm (strings and percussion) | Tuesday 4.15– 5.15pm (woodwind and brass) |
| Concert Band | Tuesday 7:30 - 8.00am | |
| Stage Band | Thursday 7.30 - 8.00am (rhythm section) | Thursday 7.30 - 8.00am (woodwind and brass) |
| Percussion Ensemble | Tuesday 12.40 – 1.25pm | |
| Junior Guitar Ensemble | Tuesday 1.40 - 2.15pm | |
| Senior Guitar Ensemble | Friday 12.40 - 1.25pm | |
| Kadences | Friday 7.30 - 8.00am | |
| Krooners | Wednesday 7.30 – 8.00am | |
| Klefs | Wednesday 4.30 - 5.00pm | |
| Drama Ensemble - Prep to Year 1 | Thursday 10.35 -10.55am | |
| Drama Ensemble - Year 2 | Monday 1.35 - 2.15pm | |
| Drama Ensemble – Years 3 to 4 | Thursday 1.35 - 2.15pm | |
| Drama Ensemble - Years 5 to 6 | Tuesday 1.40 - 2.25pm | |
| Drama Ensemble – Years 7 to 8 | Thursday 12.40 - 1.25pm |
Cantata Choir, Contemporary Choir, Flute ensembles, Kadenza Band, Flute Trio and Marimba Mania will not run until further notice.
Music Tuition enrolment forms for 2021
Music enrolment forms are now due in for 2021. If your child is interested in learning an instrument next year, can you please ensure you return an enrolment form to the Music Deptartment.
The Music Deptartment has many instrumental classes available, ranging from string instruments, brass and woodwind instruments to voice, keyboard and speech and drama. There is also a large choice of ensembles for your child to participate in.
If you have any queries regarding music classes, please contact the Music Dept. on 8574 7637 or email: music.admin@kilvington.vic.edu.au
All continuing students must return an enrolment form for 2021.
Star of the week
Congratulations to Zachary Ma (Prep student). Zachary started learning violin this year and has done incredibly well.
Zachary has also learnt and memorised a piece on his own. He has now completed his beginner’s grade and is ready for Year 1. Well done Zachary, you are a star!