MUSIC PROGRAM

Is this program for me?

I love Music.

I am keen and

willing to

practice

outside of

school hours.

I am a

dedicated

student.

Music at Leeming Senior High School is divided into three equal

parts:

Class Music: An elective class that students can select to be part

of their weekly timetable.

Instrumental Lessons: Taught by an Instrumental Music School

Services teacher. Students come out of their weekly class on a

rotating basis to get specialist instruction on their chosen instrument.

Ensemble Rehearsal: Either before or after school, ensembles

are practical lessons where students rehearse music for a number of

performance opportunities throughout the year. Students are

expected to join an Ensemble.

Music Program 2019

The music program at Leeming Senior High School is supported by the Instrumental Music School

Services (IMSS) and provides free instrumental lessons

as well as performance opportunities in a range of

ensembles to selected students. As such, the course is

similar to a scholarship which demands an ongoing

commitment from students and parents. We expect,

therefore, that students enrolling in the course for Year

7 will participate at least until the end of Year 9.

Students are selected for the program to create a very

delicate balance within the ensembles and it is in doing

this that we can maintain such a high performance

standard.

Learning a musical instrument at school opens up a whole new world of opportunities. Students

become part of a large group of like minded students who work to create music together.

Valedictory Performance

Instrumental Music Lessons Lower School– Year 7 To Year 10

Students are taught in small groups, generally on the same

instrument. Lessons are within class time but are usually on

a rotating basis so the impact on any one timetabled class is

minimized. Students rarely miss an entire class in any

subject. In practice, most students have no difficulty in

catching up with work missed and the system has worked

well in schools across the state for many years. However, it

is the student’s responsibility to catch up on any missed

school work.

Beginner students will be auditioned or asked to join a mixed

instrumental group such as Concert Band or Guitar

Ensemble when they are considered ready by their

instrumental music teacher.

Upper School—Year 11 To Year 12

Upper School

students are given a

20-30 minutes

one-to-one lesson in

Upper School and

are often taught

before and after

school or during recess and lunchtime. This allowance is to

further reduce the impact on other subjects.

High Expectations Incredible Achievements Students in the Music program are

expected to take a responsible

approach when it comes to learning

their instrument and participating in

ensembles. All students undertaking

instrumental lessons at Leeming

Senior High School are expected to

be involved in at least one ensemble.

Ensemble rehearsals are conducted

once a week and attendance is

compulsory. Being part of an

ensemble is a fun and rewarding

experience for students, but it also

comes with the responsibility to not let

your ensemble members down.

Each year a three-day music camp is

held for all students involved in an

ensemble. During this time, music

specialists from IMSS and

professional musicians come to work

with students through intensive work-

shops and ensemble rehearsals. This

provides an opportunity for students

to further develop their performing

skills individually and within their

ensembles, work as a team, develop

friendships and have fun in a safe

and welcoming environment.

All Leeming Senior High School our

ensembles are commended every

year for the outstanding quality of

their performances.

Jazz Band Performance At UWA

Creative Minds At Work Music students at Leeming Senior High School are given numerous opportunities to grow and expand their knowledge. Our Arts Department is very well-regarded among peers.

In 2016 Leeming SHS was chosen to take part in the AMCOS APRA SongMakers program. The Performing Arts area was transformed into a creative hothouse for sixteen budding songwriters and producers from Year 10,11 and 12. During the two day intensive, the students worked with Award-winning writer/performer Kay Temperley (Eskimo Joe– Basement Birds) and producer Anna Laverty, to create ‘market-ready’ music from scratch. Run with support from the Australian Government this program is all about contemporary music and is aimed at nurturing the next generation of hit makers.

Performances Being part of the Music Program at Leeming Senior High School

offers students a wide range of performance opportunities

throughout the year. In school events include:

School Assemblies (1 per term) and the farewell Year 12

Assembly

Lunchtime Performances for Rock Bands

Solo Recital Nights (for upper school students in preparation

for WACE exams)

World Cultures Day (Drum Circles)

Night of Musical Excellence - Major music performance of

the year were all ensembles perform.

Public events include:

Valedictory Performance at UWA

ABODA - Band Festival Performance

Guitar Festival Performance

Jazz Festival Performance

Music Tour of Albany for the Concert Band and Guitar

Ensemble

These performances push students to achieve excellence and

provide motivation to practice more at home.

Lunch Time Performance of Rock Band

Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS formerly SIM) The Arts Department at Leeming Senior

High School runs a successful program

supported by the Department of Education

Instrumental Music School Services

(IMSS). Students receive lessons from

experienced and qualified music specialists.

At Leeming Senior High School, IMSS Tuition is available on the following instruments:

Flute

Clarinet

Oboe

Saxophone

French Horn

Trumpet

Trombone

Euphonium

Violin

Cello

Double Bass

Percussion

Classical/Acoustic

Guitar

Electric Guitar

Electric Bass

Guitar

Voice

Students that play an instrument not available through IMSS can still enrol in Music as long as

they receive private tuition outside of school hours.

The Arts Department at Leeming Senior High School is looking forward to welcoming you, making

wonderful music and having a great time.

Contact Us

If you require further information about the Music Program please contact the Music

Program Coordinators Gordon Ryder or Marietta Damos at:

leeming.shs@education.wa.edu.au

Percussion Ensemble

Guitar Ensemble

Beginner positions in Instrumental Lesson are limited and requesting instrumental tuition in

Year 7 does not guarantee a position in the IMSS Program. Students need to enrol in Class

Music and fill in an enrolment form found under the Music tab on the school’s website. Being

involved in Music a Leeming Senior High School is a wonderful opportunity to make new