Parent Co-curricular Music Guide 2015-online

 Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School
395 Barkers Rd
Kew, Victoria 3101
T: 61 3 9817 6135
F: 61 3 9816 9466
E: preshil@preshil.vic.edu.au
W: www.preshil.vic.edu.au
Preshil
Co-curricular Music
2015
MUSIC TUITION FORM
CONTENTS
Speakers
Please complete one form per instrument and detach and send to the office of the
Welcome
page 3
Music Lessons
- Scheduling of lessons
- First Lesson
- Fees
page 4
page 4
page 4
page 4
Payment of Fees
page 4
Instrument Hire
page 4
Instruments on Offer
page 4
Attendance
page 5
Missed Lessons
page 5
Termination of Lessons
page 5
Making a Change
page 5
Instrumental Music Staff
page 6 & 7
Music Examinations
page 7
Technology and Practice
page 7
Music Blogs and News
page 7
Ensembles All Ages
page 8 & 9
Music Events Calendar
page 10
Name: _______________________________________________________
Music Tuition Form
page 11
Phone: ______________________________________________________
appropriate campus.
Name of student: ______________________________________________
Year level/Class: ______________________________________________
I wish to apply for my child to have music lessons in the following (please write
name of instrument): _______________________________________
Current standard on this instrument (eg. Beginner or AMEB level) ____________
Do they learn any other instruments outside Preshil?
No
Yes
Type:
Please circle preferred type and length of lesson:
Individual 30min
Shared 30min
Individual 45min
Shared 45min
Individual 60min
Shared 60min
If you wish to share a lesson and know of a student also interested in sharing
please write their name below:
Name:
______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian contact details:
Mobile: ______________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________
Signed: ______________________________________________________
Date:
______________________________________________________
11 MUSIC CALENDAR 2015
TERM ONE
Monday 2 Feb
Monday 9 Feb – Fri 13 Feb
Tuesday 17 Mar 8.00am
Wednesday 18 Mar 12-3pm
Friday 20 March 9-11am
Thursday 26 March
- Music lessons commence
- Open Lessons
- Soiree #1 at Arlington
- CLC Band Workshop Day
- Grandparents Morning
- Doorstep Concert (lunchtime) BK
TERM TWO
Thursday 23 April 3.30pm
Friday 8 May
Friday 8 May
Tuesday 12 May 8.00am
Monday 18 May 7.00pm
Thursday 11 June
Tuesday 2 June
Thursday 18 June
- Soiree #2 at Arlington
- Mothers Day Celebration at Arlington
- Live Music Is Good For You Festival- RMH
- Soiree #3 Arlington
- Dizzy's Jazz Night
- Doorstep Concert (lunchtime) BK
- Artist in Residence
- Winter Solstice
TERM THREE
Thursday 30 July 3.30pm
Tuesday 11 Aug 8.00am
Thursday 10 Sep 3.30pm
Thursday 3 Sep 7.00pm
Friday 9 Sep
Monday 14 Sep – Fri 18 Sep
Thursday 17 Sep
- Soirée #4 at Arlington
- Soirée #5 at Arlington
- Soirée #6 at Arlington
- Rock Band Night
- Yarra Valley Steiner School String
Workshop with Tim Blake
- Open Lessons
- Doorstep Concert (lunchtime) BK
TERM FOUR
Monday 12 Oct
Tuesday 27 Oct 8.00am
Thursday 29 Oct 12.30pm
Thursday 12 Nov 3.30pm
Thursday 26 November
Friday 4 December 3.30-7.30pm
- Classical Church Concert
- Soirée #7 at Arlington
- Count Us In
- Soirée #8 at Arlington
- Doorstep Concert (Lunchtime) BK
- Summer Sol BK
WELCOME
We are delighted to offer Preshil children the opportunity to receive music
lessons from private tutors, during school hours.
Our instrumental music program has been running for many years,
providing our children with opportunities to participate in solo and group
performances, within the school and at functions outside the school. Our
tutors are highly qualified, professional musicians who, as well as
providing lessons to our children, regularly perform at outside of the
school.
This program is one part of the total Music Program at Preshil and
supports the school’s deep commitment to supporting a vibrant and
inclusive musical culture where musical expression is considered a right
and an essential element in our community life.
For any queries or concerns about the instrumental program, instrumental
teachers or the availability of teachers for particular instruments, please
feel free to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Karoline Kuti
Music Teacher and Co-curricular Coordinator
Email: karolinek@preshil.vic.edu.au
OPEN LESSONS
Open Introduction Lessons. Set goals, practice, how parents can help at home.
PERFORMANCES
Open Stage is held on Wednesdays at 8.45 in The Kevin Borland Hall – an opportunity for
anyone wanting to give performance a go. Simply come along on a Wednesday morning
and give it a try! This is a very relaxed performance and ideal for trying out new songs and
Fusce sagittis elit eu elit.
SOIREES
Soirees are open to the whole school and held in The Kevin Borland Hall
10 3 MUSIC LESSONS
ENSEMBLES | ALL AGES
Private tuition is offered at Preshil for a range of instruments. For a complete list of instrumental
staff, please see page 6 and 7 of the booklet.
WEDNESDAYS lunchtime
The R & B Band
Teacher: Ivan Rosa
Location: BK Music Room
Relax into the cool sounds of gospel, soul, electric blues and funk in this R&B
Band inspired by our virtuoso Ivan Rosa. If you are a senior student and play
drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, keys or sing come to the Music Room at Blackhall
on Wednesday lunchtimes to investigate this unique opportunity. Learn to
collaborate with others while exploring the classics of the R&B world creating
your own sounds and vibe.
Standard: at least 2 years of learning experience required to advanced.
Scheduling of Lessons
Lessons are held during the school day, are scheduled according to a rotating timetable and may
occur during class time, lunchtime, before and after school. Changes to lesson times may occur
owing to illness or professional activities of the teacher. Notice of any changes will be given.
First Lesson
You will be notified of your child’s first lesson either by phone or email. Please allow at least 10
days for confirmation from an instrumental teacher. Lessons begin in the second week of each
term.
Fees
Individual Lessons
Shared lessons: (2 students)*
30 min
$40
$21
45 min
$59
$36
60 min
$77
$45
*Shared lessons may be available at the discretion of the teacher.
PAYMENT OF FEES
Music lessons will be billed each term. Fees are charged directly to your school account.
Lessons commenced part way through a billing period will be charged on a pro-rata basis.
All billing enquiries should be directed to the Business Manager, on 9816 7903
INSTRUMENT HIRE
Preshil has a limited supply of instruments for hire. Any students interested in hiring
instruments are advised to contact their teacher who can advise regarding recommended
suppliers.
INSTRUMENTS ON OFFER
Cello, Clarinet, Bass (Double & Electric), Drum Kit, Flute, Guitar (Acoustic &
Electric), Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin
and Voice.
If you
are interested
some other instrument please let us know and
Fusce sagittis elit eu einlit.
we will explore the possibility of finding a teacher.
4 THURSDAYS 8.00am
Ben's Big Band
Teacher: Ben Carr
Location: BK Music Room
Think Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones and Louis Armstrong, if you love swing, jazz,
funk and pop music then come and join Ben every Thursday at 8am. Combining
the sounds of woodwind and brass instruments, this ensemble brings the big
band to Preshil. Learn to work together to create harmonies and funky beats.
Standard: All are welcome.
THURSDAYS 8.30am
Flying for a Prize Choir
Teacher: Michelle Berner
Location: Arlington The Kevin Borland Hall
Love singing in the shower or in the car on the way to school? Then come and
join our singing diva, Michelle Berner, on Thursdays at 8.30am in the Arlington
hall. Explore classics and pop favorites with your friends. Investigate the world of
singing through learning to sing in unison, solo and part harmonies.
Standard: All are welcome.
THURSDAYS lunchtime – Every alternate Thursday commencing February 5
The Brass Effect
Teacher: Adrian Perger
Location: BK Music Room
Learning a brass instrument and want to create an even bigger sound and meet
people? This ensemble is for you! Jazz, Pop, Funk, World Music, what ever your
musical tastes Adrian will show you that being a brass player is the best fun. Join
Adrian to explore the exciting world of brassy things! .
Standard: Beginner to advanced welcome
FRIDAYS 8.00am
Strings Attached
Teacher: Atilla Kuti
Location: BK Music Room
Investigate the endless possibilities of the string world through music spanning
Amadeus Mozart to the Arctic Monkeys. Our resident gypsy violinist, Atilla Kuti,
will challenge, inspire and lead you through a world of rockin string playing.
Expand your skills, work as a team and have fun! Join Atilla on Fridays at 8am in
the Music Room at Blackhall.
Standard: must have completed AMEB Grade 2 or Suzuki Book 2 and beyond.
8 ENSEMBLES | ALL AGES
Preshil hosts a number of ensembles for students. Some of these occur
during the school day and others at either end of the day.
MONDAYS 13.30pm
Lightening Strikes Guitars
Teacher: Lawrence Folvig
Location: Arlington The Kevin Borland Hall
Join Lawrence and his gang on Monday lunchtimes in the music room to explore pop,
jazz and the guitar classics. Work as a team to learn to perform individual parts
together as one.
Standard: Calling all Arlington guitarists
TUESDAYS 8.30am
Arlington Strings
Teacher: Karoline Kuti
Location: Arlington The Kevin Borland Hall
If you love having fun playing the violin, viola, cello or double bass and like hanging
out with friends, then come along and join Arlington Strings on Fridays at 8.30am in
the Arlington hall. Help me, Karoline Kuti, to explore some awesome string music
while learning how to work as a team, expand your skills and have fun performing.
Standard: Beginner to AMEB Grade 2 or Suzuki Book 2
TUESDAYS 13.30pm – Every alternate Tuesday commencing February 3
The Brass Effect
Teacher: Adrian Perger
Location: Arlington The Kevin Borland Hall
Learning a brass instrument and want to create an even bigger sound and meet
people? This ensemble is for you! Jazz, Pop, Funk, World Music, what ever your
musical tastes Adrian will show you that being a brass player is the best fun. Join
Adrian to explore the exciting world of brassy things! .
Standard: Beginner to advanced welcome
ATTENDANCE
Children are encouraged to attend scheduled lessons without needing to be
reminded. However, Arlington students will be collected from class. In the 10s
and 11s every effort will be made to encourage them to get themselves to music
classes. If an Arlington child does not arrive on time the music teacher will go and
get them.
Students in Year 7 will be given one term to learn how to get themselves to their
music lessons. Teachers will collect them from class if they do not arrive for the
first term only. After this time, it is expected that all senior students will know their
time and will be able to bring themselves. Students not arriving will be marked as
absent and the lesson will be charged.
MISSED LESSONS
Make-up Lessons - Scheduled lessons that are missed without notifying the
teacher will not be made up and will incur the regular fee. In cases where
lessons have been missed due to school events (excursions, exams, camps etc),
teacher illness or student issues (where sufficient notice has been received),
teachers will make all possible attempts to provide a make-up lesson. Subject to
availability this may require, in some cases, a longer lesson. In the event this is
not possible, monies will be credited to your account for the following term.
Absences - If it is known that a child will be absent from school for any reason,
parents should contact School Reception on 9817 6135.
Extra lessons - 8 lessons are provided each term. In some cases, teachers may
provide extra lessons. If this is of interest to you, please contact your teacher to
discuss this possibility.
WEDNESDAYS 8.00am
Pavement Choir
Teacher: Michelle Berner
Location: BK Music Room
The incredibly groovy harmonies of the Pavement Choir need dedicated senior
singers to collaborate with the wonderful Michelle Berner. Learn how to design
harmonies, solo lines and descant melodies to create dynamic texture. Come and join
your friends on a Wednesday at 8am in the Blackhall Music Room.
Standard: All are welcome
TERMINATION OF LESSONS
WEDNESDAYS 13.30pm
Song Club
Teacher: Catherine Wood
Location: Arlington Studio 1
Calling all Arlington students who love to arrange or compose their own songs. Come
and join the amazing Catherine Wood every Wednesday for half of lunch and she will
show you how. If you play piano, woodwind, brass, drums, or sing then this is for you!
Standard: All are welcome
MAKING A CHANGE
9 Once students are enrolled this is considered ongoing unless notification of
termination is provided. When discontinuing lessons, 4 weeks (term time) written
notice to the Business Manager is required. Please let us know the reasons for
termination, as we want to ensure every child is happy and supported by the
program.
If you wish to make a change
o change instruments (4 weeks, term time, notice)
o add another instrument
o add another child
Please complete a new form and return it to either office as soon as
possible.
5 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC STAFF
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC STAFF
Karoline Kuti
Classroom Music | Cello
Co-curricular Coordinator
Lazare Agneskis
Classroom Music |
Percussion, Guitar
& Piano
Fran Johnson
Violin / Viola
Ivan Rosa
Electric/ Double Bass
Adrian Perger
Brass
Ben Carr
Woodwind, Flute,
Clarinet & Saxophone
MUSIC EXAMINATIONS
Atilla Kuti
Violin
Andrew James
Piano
Lawrence Folvig
Guitar
Periodically and at the discretion of the teacher, students may apply to sit one
of the instrumental and theory examinations. For this to occur there should be
clear communication and understanding between teacher, parent and
student. Parents will be notified of examination details, including fee and
accompanist arrangements, if applicable. Discussions regarding examination
eligibility should be made directly with the student’s instrumental teacher.
TECHNOLOGY AND PRACTICE
Handy practice tips and tricks are included each week in the blog and on the
Music Tips and Tricks section of the Preshil website. This information will
endeavour to inspire and help students to reach their full potential with their
musical instrument. Current technological information, such as apps, will also
be included in this 'tips and tricks' section of the blog. Please watch this space!
Catherine Wood
Piano
6 Ainslie Wills
Voice
Phil Collings
Drums
Michelle Berner
Voice
MUSIC BLOG AND NEWS
The weekly music blog allows parents, students and the community to see
what is happening in Preshil Music. This is also an opportunity to share Music
Teacher and Student profiles, as well as event information and reviews which
will be posted in the Music Blog weekly.
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