Dear Parents/Guardians of Year 5,
We hope that the opportunity to learn a Musical instrument has been a positive experience for the boys in Year 5. As we approach the end of the school year, it is time to look at how the program will conclude and to discuss new possibilities for your son’s continuation in Music.
CONTINUING MUSIC TUITION IN YEAR 6 AND BEYOND:
If your son has enjoyed learning an instrument in the Year 5 Music Program and wishes to continue private tuition (either on their current instrument or start a new one), he has the option to apply for Instrumental lessons for Year 6. Continuing lessons beyond Year 5 will attract an additional charge for tuition. These can be arranged in one of two formats: Group Tuition or Private Tuition. Students usually have 8-10 lessons per term.
We presently offer tuition in the following areas:
Keyboard – Piano (Classical/Popular)
Woodwind – Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon.
Brass – Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium / Baritone, Tuba.
Strings – Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass
Guitar - (Modern/ Acoustic / Classical, Electric)
Bass Guitar - (Acoustic/ Electric)
Percussion - (including Drum Kit, Timpani & Mallets).
Voice - (Classical & Contemporary)
Theory of Music - (ANZCA or AMEB)
Group Tuition ($25 per student per 30 minute lesson):
The boys will come out of class for one 30 minute lesson per week with a small group from their grade that plays the same instrument. The group lessons will have a minimum of two boys and maximum of five boys allocated to each group. The College will allocate the boys to lesson groups depending on the applications received. Group tuition is only available in Year 6.
Private Tuition ($37.50 per 30 min lesson):
In a private lesson, the students have a one on one instrumental lesson with the Music tutor. The boys are withdrawn from class for a 30 minute private lesson once a week. Year 5 and Year 6 students lessons will take place during class time at the same time each week. This moves to a rotating timetable once they move to Grade 7. Students also have the option to take part in ANZCA or AMEB Musical examinations if they choose.
Limited places are available for before school, after school or lunch times and these are at the discretion of the Tutor. Priority for these times are given to Senior students. Students learning a Band/Orchestral instrument or Voice at the College are strongly encouraged to be involved in an appropriate ensemble once they have reached a sufficient level.
Music tuition fees are payable directly to the College at the end of each term and will be added to your College
Tuition Account Fee.
Students are able to loan, free of charge, a variety of orchestral instruments from the College (except Piano, Guitar & Drums). The loan of instruments is subject to availability and the needs of the ensembles.
If you have any additional queries about the program, please contact the Nudgee College Music Department via email at
music@nudgee.qld.edu.au or on (07) 3865-0457.
**Applications may also be made online via the Music page via the College Web Site.
Mr Sam Smith
Coordinator of Performance Music
