Jindalee State School

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Jindalee State School
InstrumentalMusic Program2008 for 2009
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Why a School Instrumental program?

• Enrichment and enhancement of school experiences
  for students with an aptitude in music.
• Development of an area of learning that seems to
  carry over into other areas of learning.
• Enrich our community and carry on cultural
  traditions.
• Be part of the internationally recognised, best
  practice Education Queensland music program.

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Aims of the Program

• To provide opportunity for students to develop
  instrumental music skills as a group member, in
  an ensemble-based program.
• To provide opportunities for these students to
  develop their musical abilities while enhancing
  concentration, discipline, social skills and
  responsibility as members of a musical group.
• To provide an enriching dimension to the existing
  classroom curriculum.
• To promote commitment and teamwork skills.

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Equipment

• Instruments and accessories
• School music folder (school)
• Tutor book
• Ensemble music (school)
• Pencil and eraser
• Performance uniform (and shoes and socks all
  black)

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Lessons

• These take place weekly, in school time.
• Students are responsible for reading the
  timetable and attending all lessons and
  rehearsals.
• Timetables are issued to all students, classes
  are also displayed on the Music Notice Boards
  (Outside Music Room).
• Rehearsals take place before school.

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Program areas

• Brass
• Percussion
• Strings
• Woodwind
• String Ensembles - Beginner, Junior, Senior
• Concert Band - Junior, Senior
• Management - Principal Deputy Principal

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Attendance policy

• Participation is one of the most important
  aspects of the program.
• Without consistent attendance at lessons and
  rehearsals, students miss vital steps in their
  musical development.
• Parents will be notified, in writing, if
  non-attendance is occurring.
• Having all equipment at each lesson and rehearsal
  is considered to be part of the attendance
  requirement.

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rehearsals

• Take place before school.
• Each member of an ensemble is a member of a TEAM,
  and is expected to give priority to this team.
• Additional out of school performances are
  notified well in advance, mostly through notices.
• Absences from performances or rehearsals must be
  explained, in writing, by parents. Attendance is
  an expectation, not an option.

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music camps/workshops

• These are organised to provide musically
  enriching experiences for students through
• focussed teaching and practice environment
• tutorials with specialist tutors (District camps)
• the rehearsal and performance of new repertoire
  in concentrated study conditions
• social interaction with other students with
  similar skills and interests.

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Costs

• The Instrumental Music Program is self-funded. Ed
  Qld provides the teachers, but instruments,
  music, etc. must be provided by the school.
• Our PC is very generous in its support, but
  mostly, parents of students involved must defray
  the costs.
• Instrument hire - 80 per year
• Participation Levy - 30 per year per student
• Beginners Strings Camp (1 day) 5 per student
• Strings Workshop (2 day) - 25 per student
• Performance Uniform (approx 55 all-black shoes
  and socks)
• Personal instrument and on-going accessory costs
• All competition fees are paid from the
  Instrumental Music Budget.
• All repairs and maintenance of school instruments
  are also paid from this budget, unless through
  negligence.

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Instruments available

• Many beginning students are able to be provided
  with an instrument for the first year of tuition.
• Larger, expensive instruments are provided for
  three years
• Double bass French Horn
• Tuba Euphonium (Baritone)
• Tenor Saxophone
• All percussion instruments are provided, but
  students must purchase practice pads and
  drumsticks for home practice.
• All students need to provide consumables resin,
  reeds, grease, oils, cleaning cloths, Tutor Book.
• Requirement Lists for new students are sent home
  with placement offers.

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Instrumental Music Agreement
The success of everyone in the Instrumental
Program relies on the participation and conduct
of the participants. Therefore

• Students Obligations
• a)       Students are expected to commit to the
  program for the remainder of their primary school
  years. Any variance is to be negotiated between
  the Principal, Music Coordinator, Music Teacher,
  Parent and Student.
•  b)       Children must practise regularly and
  show evidence of this during the weekly lesson.
•  c)       Children must attend weekly lessons
  promptly.
•  d)       Children must bring their instruments
  and music on the appropriate days
•  e)       Once at the required state of
  proficiency, each child is expected to become a
  member of a concert band and participate in all
  its activities.

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Instrumental agreement (contd)

• Students using any school instrument are required
  to pay a hire levy of 80 per year.
• All students in the Instrumental Music Program
  are required to pay sheet music levy of 30 per
  year.
• The program is not designed to allow students to
  change instruments unless under exceptional
  circumstances. They must re-apply to join the
  program and participate in the selection process
  again. A place is not guaranteed in any case.
• Students offered a place in Strings (Yr3) but who
  are considering entry to the Band program (yr5)
  need to consider options carefully. Changing is
  discouraged. Talk to teachers.
• Children must be in correct uniform (55 shoes
  and socks) for all official performances.
  Students who do not meet minimum performances
  uniform requirements will not be allowed to
  perform at official performances.

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Welcome to the program!

• The Jindalee State School instrumental music
  program and its costs and responsibilities are
  shared between students, staff, PC, school
  management, and families.
• Like sport, it is an enrichment and enhancement
  program. Not all children get to participate.
• Approximately 40 of students in years 5-7 are
  involved across the program. Strings start in
  Year 3.
• It requires commitment and has support, time and
  financial costs, that carry over a number of
  years.
• It has long-term benefits beyond music that
  generally relate to the level of commitment over
  time.
• Any questions, concerns or issues, please talk to
  us
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