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Dear Parents and Students

I am delighted to have this opportunity to welcome you to the wonderful world of Perth College Music. The Performing Arts department provides a positive experience for all through the impact of music. Our K-12 programme is creative, challenging and enjoyable, nurturing a lifelong musical appreciation. We encourage personal development and the pursuit of excellence within a spiritual and caring community.

Students studying Music at Perth College benefit from 10 purpose-built practice rooms each with an upright piano, two well-equipped classrooms, a large rehearsal studio (Dorothea Angus Studio - DAS) with full orchestral percussion, a 700-seat Theatre (Judith Cottier Theatre), three grand pianos, a harpsichord, three harps and a pipe organ. There are currently over 20 peripatetic instrumental tutors who provide individual lessons on more than 20 different instruments. Perth College is equipped with recording facilities and computers are installed with such software as Sibelius 7, Auralia and Musition.

All girls at Perth College in Kindergarten through to Year 7 study Music in the classroom. The department also has a flourishing academic Music programme from Years 8 to 12 when the study of classroom music becomes an option.

Perth College offers a wide range of co-curricular ensembles. This year, we are proud to continue our nine year relationship with Aquinas College. Girls will have the opportunity to participate in a combined choir, string orchestra and concert band at senior levels. Prior to this, students will have the opportunity to participate in a choir, band and orchestra. Please find, in this booklet, a full list of ensembles offered to students at Perth College.

All students from Years 2 to 6 learn a string or band instrument in pairs and these ‘programme lessons’ are fully covered by the School. Individual lessons sought by Junior School students can also be managed. Parents will be charged for individual lessons not part of the programme. All Junior School students also sing in a choir. The string, band and choral programmes of the Junior School are scheduled into the timetable in addition to normal classroom music lessons. 2018 will feature our 14th annual musical which showcases every Junior School student.

Research has shown that music encourages greater self-discipline, self-esteem, teamwork, communication skills and spatial awareness, but best of all, it is great fun! I warmly invite students to become a valued part of music-making at Perth College and look forward to overseeing their musical development.

Chris GoffDIRECTOR OF PERFORMING ARTS

Perth College Music Department 2018

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Contents

Private Music Lessons 2018 4

Tuition Available 4

Business Regulations 5

Missed Lessons 6

Examinations 7

Fees 7

Music Lesson Fee 7

Instrument Hire Fee 7

Music Record Book 7

Conditions of Instrument Hire 8

Music Ensembles 9

General Information 10

Music Staff 10

Instrumental and Theory Tutors 11

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Private Music Lessons in 2018

The Perth College Performing Arts department provides the opportunity for students to take private music lessons in the areas of instrumental, vocal or theory study. Perth College has employed music teachers, all highly respected musicians in their field, to teach instrumental/vocal lessons.

All students learning a musical instrument through the School are expected to participate and be a member of at least one ensemble suitable to her instrument/voice. Places in Senior School bands and orchestras will be determined by an annual audition.

Tuition Available

Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone

Brass: French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba

Percussion

Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Guitar: Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Folk Guitar

Piano

Voice: (students must be in Year 6 or above)

Theory: Classes are conducted in small groups. Lessons in theory are only offered to students from Year 6 to Year 12Organ

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Business Regulations

• All students wishing to commence instrumental, vocal or theory lessons must complete the appropriate paperwork (available from the Performing Arts department) which must be signed by a parent or guardian. This should be returned to the Performing Arts department.

• Formal written notice (letter or email) of four school weeks (to the Director of Performing Arts) must be given if any student wishes to cease music lessons. Students/parents wishing to cease lessons immediately will be charged the amount of four lessons from the time of the given written notice, regardless of whether or not the student attends the remaining lessons.

• No new music student may withdraw from tuition until 16 lessons (two terms) have been completed or unless special arrangements have been made in consultation with the Director of Performing Arts.

• Lessons will be rotated throughout a fixed day so as to accommodate the 10-day cycle.

• It is assumed at the end of each year, that ALL students enrolled in instrumental/vocal lessons will continue the following year. Students wishing to cease instrumental/vocal lessons for the beginning of the following year, MUST notify the Department of Performing Arts by week 4 of Term 4.

• Junior School students who are late for a lesson will be retrieved from their class by their Music Tutor 10 minutes after the scheduled time and given the remainder of the lesson. Parents will be charged the price of a full lesson.

• Senior School students who are late for a lesson will be retrieved from their class by their Music Tutor only three times during the year. In this instance, Senior School students will be retrieved 10 minutes after the schedule time and given the remainder of the lesson. Parents will be charged the price of a full lesson. Senior School students will not be retrieved from their class from the fourth instance during one calendar year of them either forgetting or being late for their lesson.

• If your daughter is sick you will still be charged for the lesson. However, as a matter of courtesy, please contact the instrumental/vocal tutor or Office Co-ordinator - Performing Arts (9471 2243) so they are aware of your daughter’s absence.

• If a student has an exam/assessment/excursion/camp on the day of their music lesson, the student must inform the instrumental/vocal tutor at least one week before the lesson to reschedule the lesson time in order to avoid being charged for the lesson.

• A valid reason must be provided for all non-attendances. Students being too busy, scheduled meetings or catching-up on missed work etc. are not valid and will result in the lesson being charged and/or the cancellation of lessons.

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Missed Lessons

A record is kept of weekly attendance of lessons.

If a student has an exam/assessment/excursion/camp on the day of their music lesson, the student must inform the instrumental/vocal tutor at least one week before the lesson to reschedule the lesson time in order to avoid being charged for the lesson.

If your daughter is sick you will still be charged for the lesson. However, as a matter of courtesy, please contact the instrumental/vocal tutor or Office Co-ordinator - Performing Arts (9471 2243) so they are aware of your daughter’s absence.

If a student forgets to attend a lesson or does not attend without giving a valid reason, the student will be charged for the lesson.

A valid reason must be provided for all non-attendances. Students being too busy, scheduled meetings or catching-up on missed work etc. are not valid and will result in the lesson being charged and/or the cancellation of lessons.

Please do not contact Senior School Reception, HUB or Junior School Reception with regards to your daughter missing a music lesson. Direct communication with the instrumental/vocal tutor is the first priority. If contact cannot be made with the instrumental/vocal tutor directly, please contact the Office Co-ordinator - Performing Arts.

The contact details for each instrumental/vocal tutor are located on each student’s lesson timetable given to them at the commencement of each term.

A Missed Lesson Form will be sent home for every lesson missed.

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Examinations – AMEB, ABRSM, Trinity or Guild

Private music students at Perth College are encouraged to sit AMEB, ABRSM, Trinity College or Guild practical examinations. This can be arranged through your daughter’s instrumental/vocal tutor. Fees for accompanists for both exams and eisteddfods are settled privately between parent and accompanist.

Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 sitting music exams are eligible to earn points towards receiving their graduation certificate called the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE). For further details, please contact the Performing Arts Department.

FeesLessons will be charged at the end of each term:

• When your daughter has attended her lesson.• If your daughter is absent from her lesson due to illness.• If your daughter has an exam/assessment/excursion/camp on the day of her lessons and has not given the required one week’s notice to her instrumental/vocal tutor.• If your daughter forgets to attend her lesson.• For all non-attendances without one week’s notice.

Music Lesson Fee

Instrumental lessons:

30-minutes - $39.50 per lesson

40-minutes - $51.00 per lessonTheory lessons (students to receive paired lessons when possible):30-minute - $39.50 per lesson, students receiving group lessons share the cost of the lesson.

Individual theory lessons are available if required.

Instrument Hire Fee

Instrument Hire and Insurance Charge:

$50.00 per term (or part thereof).

Music Record Book

All students will be issued with a Music Record book as required throughout 2018.A $4.00 charge will be included in the first term invoice.

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Conditions of Instrument Hire

a) A limited number of instruments are available for hire.

b) Please indicate on the Lesson Application Form if you would like to hire an instrument. This does not automatically entitle a student to an instrument.

c) Instruments will be allocated in order of receipt of applications and therefore Perth College cannot guarantee that all requests for instruments will be met.

d) Any student hiring a Perth College instrument is required to use that instrument in one of the School music ensembles or as directed by the Director of Performing Arts.

e) If a student is not involved in a school music ensemble they may not hire from the School and will be expected to purchase their own instrument.

f) Cost of hiring an instrument is $50 per term or part thereof. Hire costs will be charged to your account each term. No charge is levied on the Junior School music programme (first year), scholarship and bursary students.

g) Students are required to purchase their own reeds, strings, valve oil, water spray bottles, rosin, books and other accessories.

h) ALL instruments are to be stored in the secure Opus storeroom while at school and should not be left at school overnight, on weekends or during holidays. i) Students are responsible for any damages (deliberate or accidental) to their hired instrument. Students/parents will pay for the cost of all instrumental repairs. It is the responsibility of the School that instruments hired to students will initially be in good condition.

j) In the event an instrument is damaged beyond repair, lost or stolen, Perth College reserves the right to determine whether or not the instrument will need to be replaced new for old. All additional costs incurred by the School as a consequence of the student’s activities will be charged to the parent’s account.

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Music Ensembles

The following musical ensembles will be operating at Perth College in 2018:

Senior School Ensembles:

Years 7/8 Chorale College Chorale (Years 9 to 12) PC Voices (Years 9 to 12 auditioned)Senior Choir (Years 7 to 12, selected special events)PC/Aquinas ChoirYear 11 BarbershopYear 12 BarbershopIntermediate Band (includes Junior and Senior School students)Jazz Band (includes Junior and Senior School students) PC/Aquinas Concert Band Big BandSinfonietta (includes Junior and Senior School students)CamerataPC/Aquinas String OrchestraFlute ensembles, guitar ensembles, various string quartets and trios, saxophone quartets and piano trios

Junior School Ensembles:

Kindy ChoirP-2 ChoirYears 3/4 Choir Year 5 Choir Year 6 Choir Junior School Chamber ChoirYears 3/4 Band Years 5/6 Beginner Band Years 5/6 BandYear 2 String Orchestra Years 3/4 String Orchestra Years 5/6 Beginner Strings Years 5/6 String OrchestraIntermediate Band (includes Junior and Senior School students) Jazz Band (includes Junior and Senior School students)Sinfonietta (includes Junior and Senior School students)

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General Information

All performances and other musical activities such as camps, are events that are especially designed to enhance the music education of students. It is expected these events are noted into diaries and attended by students. Award presentations, special dinners and birthday celebrations are not regarded as reasonable excuses for not attending a performance. We hope you will encourage your daughter’s participation in the Perth College music programme.

Music Staff

Chris Goff Director of Performing Arts

Jane Artelaris Music Teacher/Choral Specialist

Kerin Byrne Office Co-ordinator - Performing Arts

Sofie Kros Music Teacher/Junior School Music Specialist Emily Green-Armytage Piano Accompanist

Christina Hebiton Music Teacher

Valerie Lang Music Teacher/Piano Specialist

Cameron van Reyk Music Teacher/Band & Wind Specialist

Adrian Yeo String Specialist

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Instrumental and Theory Tutors

Flute ViolinLaura Peden Adrian Yeo Tresna Stampalia Olga Sergeyeva Christina HebitonOboeAnne Phillips Viola Adrian YeoClarinet Olga Sergeyeva Heather Bex Blake Howieson CelloCameron van Reyk Melinda Forsythe Emma VanderwalBassoon Anne Henderson Double Bass Sarah ClareSaxophone Cameron van Reyk Guitar Brendan BiddisFrench Horn Lachlan Gear Emily Fitch Electric BassTrumpet Sarah ClareSam Timmerman Piano Trombone Lyvia ChaiSamuel Harris Sarah Clare Emily Green-ArmytageBaritone/ Euphonium Harriet GriffithsSamuel Harris Valerie Lang Susan Poole-JohnsonTuba Samuel Harris Voice Jane Artelaris Percussion Alinta CarrollTaryn Cacciola Leah Guelfi Michael Perkins Yann Kee

Organ Theory Jangoo Chapkhana Valerie Lang Olga Sergeyeva

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