Instrumental Music Program
2017
For many students, a musical journey begun at Upwey High School has developed into a lifelong passion.
Playing a musical instrument is a unique and enriching experience. Music provides students with
an outlet to explore, share and express themselves in a creative and supportive environment.
Students learn valuable team skills as they play in a collaborative musical ensemble and build
confidence through performances. As well as being a lot of fun, music improves memory,
coordination, organisation and concentration, all of which will help to create pathways for future
learning.
At Upwey High School we offer students the opportunity to join the instrumental music program.
By joining the program students participate in weekly lessons on their chosen instrument,
ensemble rehearsals and many performance opportunities.
For your child to participate in this program you will need to:
1.
Choose an instrument
2.
Fill in the enrolment form overleaf and return it to the General Office
3.
Pay the appropriate Instrumental Music fee
Instruments from which to choose:
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone
Singing
Trumpet
Trombone
French horn
Tuba
Piano
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Percussion
Special offer:
A special discounted yearly levy of $320 will be offered to Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone,
French horn and Tuba students. If your child wishes to learn a second instrument a reduced levy of $200
will apply for this instrument. The standard levy for all other instruments is $380 for the year. Please return
the enrolment form and payment to the General Office for processing as soon as possible but no later than
6 December 2016.
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Instrumental Music Program
2017
Enrolment Form
Student Details:
Name:
_______________________________ Home group : ______
Address:
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Postcode:
____________
Telephone:
_________________
Parent’s Work/Mobile_______________
Please include a second preference of instrument. High demand does affect final placement.
Instrument
1.______________________2.__________________________________
(IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE)
Second Instrument
1.______________________2.__________________________________
(IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE)
I own the above instrument/s Yes No (please circle)
I will need to hire/purchase the above instrument/s (please circle)
Students to sign this section please:
I wish to enrol in the Instrumental Music Program at Upwey High School.
I undertake to:
• Practise regularly
• Belong to an ensemble as required and to participate in all rehearsals and performances
• Attend all lessons
Signature of Student: _____________________________________
Parents/Carers please complete this section:
I would like my child to learn the above instrument/s at Upwey High School in 2017.
I declare that I have read and understood the Instrumental Music enrolment conditions and I agree to
abide by these conditions.
Signature of Parent/Carer:
_______________________________________________________
Name of Parent/Carer:
_______________________________________________________
Please complete and return this form with payment to the
General Office by 6 December 2016
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Instrumental Music Program
2017
Please return enrolment forms and all payments to the General Office
Enrolment is subject to the following conditions:
1. Tuition fees outlined within the 2017 enrolment form are levied to assist with tuition costs not
covered by the Department of Education and Training. This fee is due by the dates outlined within
the 2017 enrolment form and is non-refundable.
2. As with all other subjects the student’s work will be subject to reporting and assessment each
semester.
3. Every student is required to be a member of at least one ensemble as directed. Students are
expected to attend weekly rehearsals (held before or after normal school hours, or at lunchtime)
and play in all performances.
4. Each student must undertake a regular and consistent practice program. The Music Department
asks for full parental support for the practice schedule as recommended by the teacher.
5. Weekly lessons, normally in small groups, are given during school hours. Students are withdrawn
from class at a time that rotates throughout the school day to avoid missing the same class each
week.
6. Timetables are subject to change and whilst every effort is made to provide plenty of notice, it is
the student’s responsibility to check their lesson times each week.
7. Students are enrolled into a whole-school music program which is enriching and exceptional value
due to part subsidy from the Department of Education and Training. As many instrumental music
teachers are committed to several schools, they cannot be expected to make up lessons missed
due to illness, public holidays and other school events.
8. Students are expected to purchase their own sundries, such as reeds, strings, tuition books, drum
sticks/percussion mallets. (All ensemble music is supplied by the school.)
9. Parents and students must sign the authorisation and undertaking statements on the 2017
enrolment form to be enrolled in the program.
10. A letter from parents to the Director of Music must accompany any request for the cessation of
study.
11. Absences are to be notified in advance whenever possible, by contacting the appropriate
Instrumental Teacher or the Director of Music.
12. Percussion Students Only – An additional maintenance levy of $20.00 per year is required to assist
with the costs of maintaining percussion equipment. Note that the fee only covers part of the cost
of maintenance.
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Instrumental Music Program
2017
Fee structures and payment
All students involved in the Instrumental Music program will receive a weekly ensemble rehearsal with a
specialist teacher, in addition to attending a weekly lesson. Please note that our yearly fees contribute
toward the cost of our Instrumental Music Teachers.
Payment notes:
1. All fees must be paid by 6 December 2016 in order for students to participate in the Instrumental
Music program.
2. A second instrument can be taught at a fee of $200.
3. Enrolment in the UHS Instrumental Music Program is a financial commitment for the entire year.
This is a necessary requirement to assist in subsidising the costs of our Instrumental Music
teachers.
4. Special payment arrangements can be considered but must be requested in writing with at least
four weeks notice to Debbie Martine (Parent Payment Contact), at [email protected]
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