Introduction to the

Instrumental, Voice and Contemporary

Music Programme

MUSICDanielle Joe HoD Music d.joe@pnghs.school.nz

Kirsten Fisher Administrator k.fisher@pnghs.school.nz

please contact us if you have any questions on

06) 3579194 ext 833 www.pnghs.school.nz

Our Vision: Performing music for enjoyment, friendship,

creative self-expression and musical success.

Welcome to your chosen music activity.

Whether you are a beginner, or an expert musician, we have music groups - vocal and contemporary - to suit a wide range of interests and abilities. Students involved in music have improved self-discipline and concentration, a good memory, dexterity and co-ordination as well as listening, thinking and creative skills. They display positive attitudes, perceptions and self-awareness.

As students develop their skills they can progress from an entry level group into a developmental group, and eventually to a high performance group. Entry to high performance is by audition (Grade 5 + equivalent).

Entry Level Ensembles The starting point for beginners and those with elementary skill levels

Developmental Ensembles

Students progress to these ensembles by audition or on the recommendation of their teacher/ ensemble director.

High Performance Ensembles In general, students in the High Performance programme are expected to

have a minimum of Grade 5 or equivalent.

Entry to the High Performance Programme is by audition. If you are successful with your audition you will receive a contract for the year.

There is a $30 per student per group which is used for visiting experts to come and run workshops. In addition, voice students are expected to have at least one year of experience in a PNGHS vocal group or choir.

High Performance Programme students are expected to be learning their

instrument privately in order to advance their skills within the High Performance ensemble. 

1 Year nines can attend our Music Expo to see what is available to them, they can then apply for an ensemble or instrument lesson a that time. Please note that if you are learning an instrument privately - you will not be eligible to study the same instrument at school.

2 At the start of the year all students wishing to learn or join a group must

fill in a lesson application form. These are outside the music office.

3 Lessons start on Monday February 4th. You will be e-mailed confirmation,

start dates and a copy of the roster. All applications for lessons close after that date on the 12th of February.

• Instrument Music lessons take place in small groups, 30 minutes long once per week. The schedule rotates each week so students do not continuously mss the same period of class work.

We offer instrument lessons in; • STRINGS - Violin, Viola and Cello • WOODWIND - Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone • BRASS - Trumpet, Tenor Horn, Trombone, Tuba • VOCAL - Singing / Voice • CONTEMPORARY - Drums, Guitar, Bass Guitar • Any student may apply to learn and instrument or join an

ensemble. Places are limited and acceptance is not automatic.

• Students pay an instrument lesson fee of $120 for the year. This money

is used to extend the number of teaching hours available. If a student

withdrawals from lessons or is withdrawn from the programme after the

period of term one, we are unable to refund any instrument lesson fees.

Students who learn their instruments privately receive their ensemble

tuition for free.

• Payments to be made by end of term one either in person to the school

accounts office or via online banking to account number 03 0726

0499576 00 using student surname, form class and reference

Instrument Lessons or Instrument Hire.

HOW

DO I

SIGN

UP

EXPECTATIONS : PNGHS provide instrument lessons in order to support Ensembles.

If you are new to learning an instrument, your tutor will assign you an entry level ensemble group once they feel you are ready… this is usually after 2 - 6 months of working together.

• Attendance. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to keep your place in instrument lessons. If you drop below this you will be removed from lessons.

• Arrive on time, and bring your instrument and music with you.

• Practice. They will be a requirement to practice either at school or at home to improve skills and meet tutor expectations. Any student no meeting expectations, parents will be notified.

• Play as part of an ensemble. This will also included performance opportunities outside of normal school hours. 80% attendance is required to main your place in ensembles and instrument lessons.

• If you hire an instrument from the school - you must take all possible care of it and not let other play / use it.

• Notify us in advance if you cannot make a lesson or want to reschedule a lesson. Use the musicabsence@pnghs.school.nz e-mail address to communicate with us. Also students MUST check/ read their schools’ e-mail, as this is how we communicate with you.

ENTRY

LEVEL

DEVELOPMENTAL

LEVEL

HIGH

PERFORMANCE

LEVEL

TRAINING ORCHESTRA

GUITAR ORCHESTRA

RHYTHM ENSEMBLE

FLUTE CHOIR

CONCERT BAND

ENSEMBLES

STRING ORCHESTRA

JAZZ BAND

CHAMBER MUSIC

ZING ALL COMERS CHOIR AUDIO MIXING

A CAPPELLA

VOICES RECHOIRED

AUDIO MIXING

ROCK BANDS

CANTATRICES AUDIO MIXING

ROCK BANDS

INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS

CONTEMPORARY GROUPS VOCAL GROUPS

Mrs Wallace. Reeds and Brass, Concert

band, Training orchestra, Chamber Music

Mrs Hunter. Flute, Flute Choir

MEET THE TEAM

Ms Ferry. Voice, A Cappella

Miss Joe. HoD Music.Violin, Viola, String Orchestra, Jazz Band,

Chamber Music, Zing Choir

Mrs Smith. Cantatrices Choir,

Junior Choir

DO YOU WANT TO HIRE YOUR INSTRUMENT ?

The school has a pool of Instruments that are available for Hire to students whom have signed up for

instrument lessons.

The cost to hire an instrument is $90.00 per year.

One year is the length of time a student will have a hired instrument.

A student does have the option to retain the instrument over the school holidays in order to keep up

their practice at no additional cost.

All details of the PNGHS Hire Policy are set out below and also are in the Instrument Hire Application

Form. Hire fees will appear on students accounts and payment must be made to the accounts office at

the end of term one, otherwise the instrument will be withdrawn.

Hire Conditions:

• We agree to pay the instrument hire fee of $90.00 per year.

• We accept responsibility for the hired instrument at all times, both on and off school property.

• We will not allow other people to use the instrument.

• We acknowledge the instrument is covered by PNGHS insurance policy, but the schools excess is $1500, which should the instrument be damaged while under out care we would pay.

• We will report any damage immediately to the Music Department who will arrange for the necessary repairs. We may be expected to pay for these.

• We will replace if needed any strings, reeds, rosin, value oil etc…

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NB* Most competitions and performance events have a fee to enter of between $9.00 up to $25.00

MAY Smokefree Rockquest, Workshops for SO + CM

JUNE Festival of Bands, Jazz Competition, Chamber Music Competition, The Big Sing

JULY IRMT Competion, Choral Workshop

AUGUST Webo, The Big Sing Regional or National Finale

SEPT Music Showcase, Auditions/ Interviews for 2021 groups

LEADERSHIP AND STUDENT SERVICE ROLES

MUSIC COMMITTEE - The committee is comprised of students’ years 9-13. It offers ideas,

planning, new directions and strategies as well as assisting at events. The Music Committee is co-ordinated by Committee Programme Leader.

MUSIC VOLUNTEERS - Some examples of volunteer activities are, backstage helper, photographer,

ticket seller, recording and sound set up, catering help at music events, marketing and design assistance for

events.

LEADERSHIP - Music Prefect (yr13) and Programme Leaders for instrumental, vocal, audio, and music

committee.

STUDENT RECOGNITION - Service Awards for contribution made to the music committee, volunteer work, audio mixing, being an accompanist.

Music Competitions - PNGHS Music Competitions, Piano Competition for players at all levels, Voice

Competition - solo or small ensemble and the Mardon Award for the composition or performance of NZ

music. Arts Bars - Students can apply to receive Arts Bars at the end of the year. This requires

involvement over the school year in at least one music activity. Arts Laureate- Awarded to the

students with at least grade 8/National representation who are involved in school music activities .