At Foxwell State Secondary College, we value our Instrumental Music programs and the students that choose to participate in them.  It is our aim to provide Instrumental Music students with expert tuition and  to ignite their potential as a musician so they can find real success in both school and all throughout their lives. We have two programs; our String Program and our Multi Program that consists of Brass Woodwind and Percussion. We uphold and respect that “the skills, concepts and attitudes that students acquire as a result of music education benefit them not only during their schooling but also in the years beyond, whatever their chosen career path”.

Staff

In 2023 we welcome two new Instrumental Music Teachers to our program. We welcome Emma Blyth as an additional Strings Teacher on a Tuesday, and Randal Scheerle on a Monday.

Program Elements

In 2023 our Instrumental Program will continue with weekly 30 minute group lessons for students enrolled in the program, with timetables operating on a weekly rotation. Students will have one lesson for each of the programs they are apart of. For example, a student in the Strings and Multi Program will have 1 x strings lesson and 1 x multi lesson per week. 

Students continue to be expected to participate in the ensemble assosicated with their enrolled program. These are scheduled before and after school as well as during lunch breaks on the same day as lessons. 

Rehearsals

String Orchestra – Monday 7.30am

Concert Band – Tuesday 7.30am

Stage Band – Tuesday 7.30am (by selection by Instrumental Music Teacher)

Paperwork and Finance

An invoice will be sent through for the Instrumental Music Contribution Scheme

A number of instruments are available for hire. Please contact Instrumental Music Coordinator, Sophie Cardno to arrange instrument hire if required.