03/11/15 Parent Information Evening 1

Wellers Hill State School

Instrumental Music Parent Information Evening

Why Music?Music is a life Music is a life

long skill.long skill.

Music has Music has been been

proven in proven in studies to studies to improve improve

literacy and literacy and numeracy.numeracy.Music improves co-Music improves co-

ordination and is one ordination and is one of the few activities of the few activities that uses both sides that uses both sides

of the brain of the brain simultaneously.simultaneously.

Music focuses the Music focuses the skills of skills of

responsibility, responsibility, team work and co-team work and co-

operation.operation.

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Introduction

Education Queensland and our Instrumental Music

Established in 1971 Over 80,000 music students annually 750 instrumental music teachers

At Wellers Hill State School In 2015 – 200 students werepart of the

program Five Ensembles – Two Bands and Four

String Ensembles

Instruments OfferedInstruments Offered

Strings (Year 2 onwards)

Violin Cello

Viola

Double Bass

Woodwind (Year 4 onwards)Flute Clarinet

(and Bass Cl.)

Alto Saxophone

Tenor Saxophone

Brass (Year 4 onwards)Trumpet Trombone

Euphonium a

Tuba French Horn

Percussion (Year 4 onwards)

Students who are chosen for Percussion will learn all of the following.

Xylophone

Glockenspiel Maracas

Snare Drum

Bass Drum

Timpani

Cymbals And more…

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Goals of the Instrumental Program

To provide musical development. To provide ensemble experience. To provide an extra dimension to the school music

program. To develop the habit of regular practice. To develop the concept of team spirit and that

music is for enjoyment. To encourage creativity. To provide students with lifetime skills.

How does it work

We offer students a 30 minute group lesson per week.

Groups are between 3 – 10 students. Lessons are held on one day per week, and use a

rotating timetable. All beginners are offered a school instrument to

use in their first year.

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Expectations of the StudentI will

care for and maintain my instrumentattend all lessons for a minimum of one yearpractice at least 15 mins (beginners) and 30 mins (2nd yr and above) per day, 5 days a weekbring all my equipment (tutor book, music folder and instrument), and arrive on time, to all lessons and rehearsalsbecome a member of the Concert Band or String Ensemble when I have reached the required standardattend all Concert Band/String Ensemble rehearsal, performances, concerts & campsIn exceptional circumstances where your child is unable to attend a performance you must notify the conductor ASAP via written note as the conductor will have to rearrange seating plans and parts to balance the ensemble

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Expectations of the Parents

I will show an interest in, support & encourage my child’s instrumental progressprovide a suitable time and place for my child to practicesupervise and encourage regular, good practice habits and sign my child’s practice record chart each weekpay all music fees associated with participation in the program on timesupply instrument accessories such as a music stand for practice, tutor book, reeds, strings, shoulder rests, etc. by the first week of school for my child to commence lessons, and replace these as needed.

Expectations of the Parents – cont. keep the instrument in good repair and provide my child with a safe

place to keep it return any instrument in need of repair to the school immediately report to the school any loss or damage of the instrument

on loan accept financial responsibility for loss of or damage to the instrument

while on loan from the school buy my child his/her own instrument after the initial loan period of one

year (except for large, expensive instruments) ensure that my child attends all lessons, rehearsals, performances,

concerts and camps. provide my child with the correct performance uniform for Concert

Band and String Ensemble.

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Teachers Weekly Schedule

Our Instrumental Teachers are both instrumental and classroom qualified, registered, full-time EQ teachers.

Josie Price – Strings - jpric211@eq.edu.auHolland Park Sate High School, Marshall Rd State School, Wellers Hill State School, Moorooka State School Andrew Bell –abell179@eq.edu.au Woodwind, Brass and PercussionMansfield State High School, Mansfield State School, Mt Gravatt East State School, and Wellers Hilll State School

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Selection of Students General attitude to school activities Results of Aptitude Test Demonstrated behaviour patterns Places allocated in order of merit Forming an ensemble Second Round Offers What happens to students who do not fulfill

expectations Please be aware that once students enrol in the

strings program they are no longer eligible to join the band program

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Practice Motivation? Period of not

wanting to practice? (Don’t worry it’s normal)

How you can get involved at home.

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Communication with the School

Notes or emails to teachers Email groups Newsletter

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General Items

Music UniformAnnual DatesMusic CampsSpecific Instrument information

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Inspiration Don’t fret! They do

get better!