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Ipswich Grammar SchoolInstrumental Music Program
Prep to Year 6
Learning to play an instrument is not only a rewarding experience, but a proven method of enhancement for academic studies and the rounded development of young students.
The Ipswich Grammar School Junior Music Program offers a large range of musical opportunities from Prep through to Year 6 and beyond.
What instruments can my son learn at IGS?Our specialist Instrumental teachers can provide high quality tuition on the following instruments:
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion (Drums), Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Piano, Guitar, Electric Bass and Voice.
When are Instrumental Music lessons available?Not all lessons are available from Prep-6 due to physical restrictions. Lesson availability is as follows:
Strings - Private Violin and Viola lessons available Years 3-12 - Private Cello lessons available Years 3-12Piano - Private Piano lessons available Years 3-12Guitar - Private Guitar lessons available Years 3-12Woodwind, Brass & Percussion (Drums)- Private lessons are available on all band instruments from Years 5-12Voice - Private Vocal lessons available Years Prep-12.
Years 5-6 Ensemble ProgramThe Junior School Music Ensemble Program offers the opportunity for all Junior School students to study a band instrument for free.
As part of Ipswich Grammar School’s approach to holistic education the following opportunities exist as part of our Ensemble Program.
Year 5 Band ProgramAll Year 5 students will participate in the Year 5 Band Program. This will include a free weekly group tuition lesson and an ensemble rehearsal during school time.
Year 6 Ensemble ProgramStudents in Year 6, have the option to continue with their band instrument at a cost of $110 per term. This includes a weekly group tuition lesson and an ensemble rehearsal. Students not wishing to participate in the Band Program have the option of a “Classroom Music Ensemble” lesson at no cost.
Performance OpportunitiesAs well as the Year 5 and 6 ensembles, Ipswich Grammar School offers extension ensembles including Preludio Strings (Junior String Ensemble), Concert Band (Years 6-9 students), Junior Brass Ensemble (Years 6-9), Jazz Ensemble (Years 6-9), Junior Guitar Group (Years 6-9) and Junior Choir (Years 4-6). These ensembles generally rehearse outside of school hours. Rehearsal times can be viewed on the school website: http://www.ipswichgrammar.com/education/the-arts
As well as the ensembles mentioned above the students will be required to transition to the senior ensembles when they have reached the appropriate AMEB grade or year group:
Preludio Strings to Camerata Strings Concert Band to Symphonic Band Jazz Ensemble to Stage BandJunior Brass Ensemble to Senior Brass Ensemble Junior Guitar Group to Senior Guitar Group Junior Choir to Voices of Grammar
How to EnrolEnrolment forms for private tuition lessons are located at Junior School reception and on the school website: http://www.ipswichgrammar.com/education/the-arts
Forms can be returned to Junior School reception or emailed to the Instrumental Music Coordinator Mr Ian Feltham at [email protected]
Lesson PricesPrivate lessons are billed at the Music Teachers Association of Queensland rates and current rates are displayed in the Music Information & Enrolment booklet.
Ipswich Grammar School Ian Feltham (Instrumental Music Coordinator)
Email: [email protected] Phone: 3813 9646
www.ipswichgrammar.com/education/the-arts