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 - [email protected] Park Sate High School, Marshall Rd State School, Wellers Hill State School, Moorooka State School Andrew Bell –[email protected] 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!