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Ipswich Grammar School Ian Feltham (Instrumental Music Coordinator)
Email: [email protected] Phone: 3813 9646
www.ipswichgrammar.com/education/the-arts
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 Prep-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 Program- All 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 $100 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.
Other Performance OpportunitiesAs well as the Year 5 and 6 ensembles, Ipswich Grammar School offers extension ensembles including Preludio Strings (Junior String Ensemble) and Concert Band (Years 6-9 students). These ensembles generally rehearse outside of school hours. Rehearsal times can be viewed on the school website: http://www.ipswichgrammar.com/education/the-arts
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.
