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Bald Hills State School

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM

PARENT HANDBOOK

Contents 1. COVID-19 UPDATE................................................................................................................................................ 4

2. CONTACT INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 4

3. COMMUNICATION UPDATES ............................................................................................................................... 5

Bald Hills State School Website .................................................................................................................................... 5

Q-Parents App ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

BHSS Newsletter ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

Emails ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Facebook ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

SMS text ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

4. THE PROGRAM – AN OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 6

Lessons .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Groups/Ensembles ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Concerts and Performances .......................................................................................................................................... 6

Student Attendance ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Home Practice ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

The Course & Curriculum .............................................................................................................................................. 6

5. STUDENT SELECTION ............................................................................................................................................ 7

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Selection Process: Gathering of Data for Student Selection ......................................................................................... 7

6. FORM: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT .................................................................. 8

7. FORM: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM OFFER 2021 ..................................................................................... 9

8. SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT ..................................................................................... 10

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Great parenting opportunity! ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Helping your child – the many ways you can make a difference ................................................................................ 10

9. FORMAL COMMITMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 11

Enrolment, and Student Resource Schemes ............................................................................................................... 11

Instrumental Music contribution ................................................................................................................................ 11

School Instrument ................................................................................................................................................... 11

Instrumental Music contribution continued ............................................................................................................... 12

Own Instrument / Music ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Music ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12

New & continuing student requirements ................................................................................................................... 12

Where do I purchase accessories? .............................................................................................................................. 12

Pack them, bring them! .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Instrument Loan Periods ............................................................................................................................................. 13

10. MATERIALS AND INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................... 14

Accessories for each instrument ................................................................................................................................. 14

Flute ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Clarinet & Saxophone ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Trumpet/Euphonium & Tuba .................................................................................................................................. 14

Trombone ................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Bass Guitar .............................................................................................................................................................. 14

Percussion ............................................................................................................................................................... 14

Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass ........................................................................................................................... 14

Indicative costs ............................................................................................................................................................ 14

First-year Strings ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

Indicative costs ............................................................................................................................................................ 15

First-year Wind, Brass or Percussion ...................................................................................................................... 15

Looking after your instrument .................................................................................................................................... 15

Repair of instruments ................................................................................................................................................. 15

Annual inspection ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

11. PRACTISING YOUR INSTRUMENT ....................................................................................................................... 16

How often? .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

How long? ................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Tips for successful practice ......................................................................................................................................... 16

Trouble-shooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 16

Practice record Sheet .................................................................................................................................................. 16

12. PERFORMANCES ................................................................................................................................................ 18

Participation ................................................................................................................................................................ 18

& Audience Expectations ............................................................................................................................................ 18

Performance Uniforms ................................................................................................................................................ 18

13. CAMPS & TOURS ................................................................................................................................................ 19

Metro Region – Northside Music Camps .................................................................................................................... 19

Bramble Bay Music Cluster Camps ............................................................................................................................. 19

Bald Hills State School Music Camp ............................................................................................................................ 19

Other performance opportunities .............................................................................................................................. 19

14. FORM: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM – OWN EQUIPMENT ...................................................................... 20

15. STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME 2021 INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 20

16. FORM: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM - EQUIPMENT HIRE ........................................................................ 21

17. STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME 2021 INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 21

18. FORM: CHOIR PROGRAM STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME .................................................................................. 22

19. FORM: EQ11: External request for Equipment .................................................................................................. 23

20. PARENT CHECKLISTS........................................................................................................................................... 25

Instrumental Music Program (Band & Strings) ........................................................................................................... 25

Choir Program ............................................................................................................................................................. 25

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COVID-19 UPDATE Please watch for the newsletter and other communications for COVID-19 updates around the instrumental programs. The information in this handbook has been created in a pre-COVID environment. 2020 saw unforeseen changes to programs in response to safety directives from the Queensland government. The peculiarities of the COVID-19 virus transmission parameters mean that for students learning breath-based instruments, and for singers, extra precautions have to be in place to protect everyone’s safety.

CONTACT INFORMATION Music Staff Role Availability

Miss Marion Wood • Classroom Music Teacher

• Choir director of Young Voices Choir

• Choir director of Year 3 Junior Choir

• Instrumental Music Coordinator

Monday &Tuesday, Thursday & Friday [email protected]

Miss Rebecca Moore

• Strings Teacher

• At Bald Hills SS, Shorncliffe SS, Geebung SS, and Sandgate SS, and Sandgate District High School

Tuesdays (tbc 2021) [email protected]

Mrs Lisa Allely • Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Teacher

• At Bald Hills SS, Bracken Ridge SS, Norris Road SS, Nashville SS, and Bracken Ridge State High School

Wednesdays (tbc 2021) [email protected]

Mr Matt Taylor • Assistant to Instrumental Music Coordinator Monday-Friday [email protected]

If these teachers are unavailable, and the matter needs urgent attention, please contact the school (3869 5555)

mailto:[email protected]




COMMUNICATION UPDATES Contact type What we use it for:

Bald Hills State School Website

• This is a resource store for forms and general school information

• www.baldhills.eq.edu.au

Online – always available

Q-Parents App • This app publishes dates that have been scheduled in the school calendar

Downloadable from your app store – pretty good for planning your calendar

BHSS Newsletter • Sent fortnightly to parents

• Register for it on the school website

Reliably delivered to your inbox

Emails • Teachers make lists of Instrumental Music Ensembles to send last-minute updates out.

• You’ll get these emails from the school office, Instrumental Music teachers, Mrs Wood, and other admin assistance

Delivered to your inbox from the contacts we have at the school office Sometimes a bit ‘hit and miss’.

Facebook • The BHSS page is managed by one of our Deputy Principals

Reinforces the other updates.

SMS text • Instrumental Music Teachers sometimes text parents with unforeseen last-minute changes to schedules.

• IM teachers sometimes make their own mobile phone contact numbers available because they are frequently far from the school office, and can teach in 5 different schools each week.

Use sparingly – emergencies only (e.g. ‘We’re delayed in traffic, will be 15 minutes late for pick-up from the day-long workshop’).

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THE PROGRAM – AN OVERVIEW Lessons Lessons are conducted in-groups of 3-10 (with an average of 5), for one half hour

per week during school time.

Some teachers use a rotating timetable, which means the child will go for their lesson at a different time each week. During this period, they will develop instrument playing skills, music reading, understanding and general music knowledge.

Groups/Ensembles Students are required to join the band and attend all rehearsals and performances when invited by the instrumental music teacher.

Ensemble practice usually lasts for approximately one hour per week and use what is learned in lessons to play music with others and to perform for both the school and the wider community.

Concerts and Performances

Students will perform in their ensemble/band at least once per term. These performances may be either outside or within the school.

Parents will be notified of these performance times and venues.

Student Attendance

Students are required to attend all lessons, rehearsals and performances. Punctuality is vital and lateness will be noted. If your child is unable to attend, a written note from a parent/guardian is required.

Home Practice You must be prepared to play your instrument for a minimum of ten minutes every day when you first start.

This should be extended to a longer period as you progress. You should aim to learn one new piece every day OR one page per week.

The Course & Curriculum

The Instrumental Music curriculum enables teachers to plan a course of study through which students become musicians, through the development of musical literacy, technique and performance. The course seeks to extend a student’s musical experience through participation in large performance ensembles as well as small group lessons.

A copy of the Instrumental Music Curriculum is downloadable from here: Instrumental Music Curriculum (.pdf 481KB)

To create music successfully as a group every single player has an important role to play.

How do you become a good musician? • By playing music as often as you can.

• The more you play the easier it gets.

• The easier it gets the more fun you have.

• The more fun you have, the more often you want to play.

https://education.qld.gov.au/curriculums/Documents/instrumental-music-curriculum.pdf

STUDENT SELECTION Overview Tuition on String Instruments commences in Year 3, and Woodwind, Brass and

Percussion tuition begins in Year 4. As many students as possible will be given the opportunity to participate in the instrumental music program.

If you are selected for Strings in Year 3, you won’t be eligible for Band in future years, so hold off for a year if you want your child to play one of the Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion instruments at school.

Each student will be allocated instruction time for one instrument only per year. There is limited availability of school instruments and instruction time, so an effective, efficient process of selecting students for the program is necessary.

The purpose of the selection process is to:

• Match the students to the most appropriate/or desired instrument.

• Provide a continuity of instruction.

• Establish the commitment of the student to continuing involvement in the Instrumental Music Program.

Selection Process: Gathering of Data for Student Selection

The process of selecting students will involve the Instrumental Music Teacher, Classroom Music Teacher, School Music Co-ordinator, Classroom Teachers, Principal, Parents, and the student.

During the selection process, a student may prove to be better suited for one instrument over another. Students will be selected for the program according to various criteria:

• The student’s willingness and desire to learn.

• The student’s classroom background with regard to work habits and behavior.

• Successful completion of a musical aptitude test (administered by the classroom music teacher).

• Classroom music knowledge and skills.

• The child’s physical characteristics pertinent to a particular instrument.

• Commitment of the student and parents to daily practice and regular attendance at lessons, rehearsals and performances.

The student is enrolled in the program only with the support of all people involved.

BALD HILLS STATE SCHOOL 2156 Gympie Road, BALD HILLS Telephone: (07) 3869 5555 PO BOX 40, BALD HILLS 4036 Email: [email protected]

30 November 2020

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM 2021

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

It is that time of year again when the instrumental teachers do the selection of children to begin learning an instrument in the New

Year.

At Bald Hills we are able to offer both Strings and Band (Woodwind, Brass & Percussion). Children commencing Year 3 in 2021 are

able to begin learning whilst those children commencing Year 4 in 2021 are able to begin learning a band instrument.

The school owns a limited number of instruments which will be loaned to the successful children at a fee of $90.00 per year. This

contribution goes towards servicing and maintaining instruments and includes the music program participation fee. Most

instruments are on loan for ONE year; however, there are exceptions to this dependent upon the replacement costs of the

instrument. The smaller instruments such as Violin, Flute, Clarinet etc are on loan for only one year after which time you will be

asked to supply an instrument if you wish your child to continue.

This process is fairly involved with the following steps being taken: -

• Children in Years 2 and 3 will complete a listening test (The Selmer)

• You will need to return the attached form by the due date. If it is not returned by the due date your child may not be able to be tested by the Instrumental teacher.

• Instrumental teachers will do individual testing of children who have returned the forms

• Classroom Music teacher will make recommendations of each of those children regarding general work in Music

• Classroom teacher will make comment on your child’s general work ethic and behaviour.

Once all these steps have been completed, you will be notified of your child’s success of being accepted into the Instrumenta l

Music Program or not.

It is a Department policy that students only participate on one instrument, either in strings or band, so please carefully

consider which instrument your child applies for. This is due to a number of reasons including the amount of resources and

instruments available, staffing, and most importantly, continuance and consistency of each program. Therefore, if your child is

currently in Year 2 and particularly would like to learn a band instrument, it is recommended that they do not commence a string

instrument in Year 3, but wait until they are eligible to commence a band instrument in Year 4.

Once your child has reached the appropriate level to be eligible for an ensemble, usually by year 5, it is a requirement that they join

an ensemble. Ensemble rehearsals are either before school, after school or during lunch breaks.

If you would like your child to be considered for the Instrumental Music Program, please complete the attached form and return it to

the school office no later than Friday 20 September (last day of Term 3). It is extremely important that these forms are

returned to the school office by the due date.

If you have any questions regarding the selection process, please contact one of the music staff at school on 3869 5555.

Regards

Glen Robertson Marion Wood

Principal Music Co-ordinator

FORM: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR LEARNING AN INSTRUMENT


FORM: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM OFFER 2021

Please return to School Office no later than Friday 20 September 2020 TO: MISS WOOD Child’s Name: _________________________________ 2020 Class: ___________

My child would like to be considered for inclusion in the Instrumental Music Program 2021 at Bald Hills State School.

Please supply the following information: - Does your child have any extra-curricular activities such as soccer etc out of school hours? ___________ If yes, what activity? ______________________________________________ How much time is spent each week with this activity? __________________________________ Does your child already learn an instrument? ______________________ If yes, what instrument and how long have they been learning? _____________________________ Does your child have any health issues (such as asthma etc) that may affect their playing an instrument? ________ Is so what? _______________________________________________________ Any other issues such as braces etc ____________________________________ If your child shows some ability on the instrument, are you prepared to purchase an instrument, if required, so that they may continue their studies the following year? YES / NO Please indicate by numbering 1, 2, 3 which instrument your child would like to be considered for: Year 3 instrument choices: Year 4 instrument choices:

___________________________________ __________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date ____________________________________ Contact number

Woodwind Brass Percussion

Flute Trumpet Tuned percussion and Drums

Clarinet Trombone

Saxophone Euphonium

Tuba Bass Guitar

French Horn

Strings

Violin

Viola

Cello

Double Bass

Bald Hills State School Instrumental Music Handbook Printed 30/11/2020

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT Great parenting opportunity!

The instrumental teacher sees your child in lessons for a maximum of 19 hours in a year minus sports days, sick days, testing, excursions etc., so your encouragement and support is critical if your child is to succeed in instrumental music.

You don’t need to know anything about music to help your child, but you do need to take an interest in their participation and encourage them to keep their commitment.

Learning an instrument can be uncomfortable for a beginner, and the sound won’t be what the player might expect at first. As with all things, this is a test of your child’s resilience, and their perseverance.

‘Old hands’ know that ‘time on tools’ is the only way to get better. You already know how comprehensive the benefits of learning an instrument are for a child’s overall development, or you wouldn’t be taking these first steps.

And remember; the commitment is only for one year! You can review it each summer as your child’s priorities evolve in their learning journey.

Helping your child – the many ways you can make a difference

• Dedicate a safe area at home to keep the instrument and to practice.

• Keep the instrument in good working order by supplying reeds, valve oil, strings, etc. throughout the year.

• Provide your child with a suitable instrument, if a Departmental one is not available, or after one year of instruction.

• Listen to them play at least once per week. Informal weekly performances can work well too.

• Pay the required Music Contribution/s as set out by the school.

• Show an interest in the music study of your child by arranging regular practice time and setting an alarm – helping as much as possible.

• Provide correct uniforms for performances

• Buy music books and accessories as requested by the Instrumental Teacher

• Be positive and encourage them to be persistent when they’re finding it difficult. Rewards charts and special treats for achieving time-on-instrument practice milestones can be a boost for some learners.

• Ensure they take their instrument, folder & materials to school on instrumental lessons days.

• Encourage your child to play for others whenever possible. Stationary relatives count as an audience. So do pets, if they’ll stay.

• Try not to make fun of the sounds that they make on their instrument.

• Attend their performances throughout the year assisting with transport when necessary


FORMAL COMMITMENTS Enrolment, and Student Resource Schemes

• All students and parents will be asked to sign a copy of the Program Participation Student Resource Scheme Form for the ensemble you are joining.

• The primary purpose of the form is to remind both the parent and the student of the commitment that is required when being part of an Instrumental Music Program, including meeting the work demands and the costs involved.

• Information sheets about each program are found in the appendixes of this handbook.

• Although joining our program is voluntary, once you have joined, it then becomes a financial/time commitment for both parents and child for the year.

• The Instrumental Music Program at this school is a 3-Year Program for BAND and a 4 Year Program for Strings with an initial 12-month commitment to either program.

• Owing to the nature of this program, the need for a balanced band, and for the sake of the other students, dropping out is not acceptable after the start of each year

• At the end of a year you may remove your child at your discretion by completing both of the following steps:

• a note to the school’s music co-ordinator through the Principal stating your desire to remove your child from the program, AND

• a meeting with either the Instrumental teacher or Music Co-ordinator. From this meeting, a meeting with the Principal and/or Deputy may be needed.

• The Principal may exclude a student from tuition if they do not attend lessons or group rehearsals and performances, or are not making progressing at a rate that reasonably supports their ensemble. See sections 29-31 in particular on the second page of the participation agreement form for the details.

Instrumental Music contribution

It is necessary to collect a contribution from each child within the program, both choral and instrumental, to cover the extra expenses incurred through delivery of a program involving music and equipment for the upkeep of the Instrumental Music Program. The cost of the trained teachers, the venues and the administration is covered by the school. The fees are as follows:

School Instrument If your child uses a school instrument, you will be asked to pay a contribution of $90.00 per instrument per year. The money collected from this contribution goes toward the up-keep of the school instruments. The information sheet and Hire Form is available for download from the school website.

This money is payable at the start of the school year however, arrangements can be made to pay in instalments. Instruments will be distributed on payment of this amount.

https://baldhillss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Instrumental%20Music%20and%20Choir/BHSS%20Instrument%20Hire%20Student%20Resource%20Scheme%20Form.pdf

https://baldhillss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Instrumental%20Music%20and%20Choir/StudentResourceScheme-ParticipantAgreementForm.pdf


Instrumental Music contribution continued

Own Instrument / Music

If your child is in any of the performance groups or owns their own instrument, you will be asked to pay a contribution of $40.00 per year. The money from this contribution will extend the number of pieces of music bought for each group.

The IM Program participation information sheet and Participation form are available for download from the school website.

This money is payable at the start of the school year, however arrangements can be made to pay in instalments.

Music Due to copyright laws regarding the copying of music, students may be handed out original ensemble music.

If an original part of music is lost or damaged, this may result in rendering a whole arrangement useless. The cost on average is $120 per score.

The replacement cost of music lost or damaged will be $5.00 per printed page, so please look after it carefully.

All photocopies MUST be handed in to the Instrumental Music Teacher at the end of each semester or year.

New & continuing student requirements

• Instrument – school or own o Students will be allowed one year’s usage of school instruments. o Parents may then decide to buy (or hire from another provider) an

instrument to provide the opportunity for a child to continue with the program.

• Music Stand – for home use.

• Band Folder

• Pencil

• Accessories for your instrument (see list below)

• Tutor Book o Strings – Tricky Fingers and Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 for Strings.

This is dependent on the level for Third Year students, so check with your Instrumental Music teacher

o Band – Essential Elements for Band

Where do I purchase accessories?

All of the accessories mentioned are available at most music stores or online. Local music stores include: Band Stores

• Australian Academy of Music at Brendale;

• Morris Brothers Music at Stafford

• Artie’s Music Store at either Strathpine or Aspley Strings Stores

• Simply For Strings at Red Hill

• Animato Strings at Eagle Farm

Pack them, bring them!

It is important that students bring all requirements to each lesson, rehearsal or performance.

Mark names clearly on all items where possible. Stands will normally not be required unless specified by the teacher.

https://baldhillss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Instrumental%20Music%20and%20Choir/BHSS%20Instrument%20Music%20Participation%20Student%20Resource%20Scheme%20Form.pdf

https://baldhillss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Instrumental%20Music%20and%20Choir/StudentResourceScheme-ParticipantAgreementForm.pdf


Instrument Loan Periods

Type of Instrument Loan Period

Violin 1 school year

Viola 1 school year

‘Cello 2 school years

Double Bass Duration of time at school

Flute 1 school year

Clarinet 1 school year

Alto Saxophone 1 school year

Tenor Saxophone Duration of time at school

Baritone Saxophone Duration of time at school

Trumpet 1 school year

Trombone 1 school year

French Horn Duration of time at school

Euphonium Duration of time at school

Tuba Duration of time at school

Bass Guitar 1 school year


MATERIALS AND INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES Accessories for each instrument

Flute • Cleaning cloth

• Cleaning rod

Clarinet & Saxophone

• Cleaning swab/pull through

• Reeds – Beginners must have o 4 x size 1 ½, AND o 2 x size 2 reeds)

• Reeds - Continuing students must have o 6 reeds of size 2 or more. o Ensure you always carry spare reeds.

• Cork grease

• Cleaning cloth

• Reed guard (optional)

• Neck strap

Trumpet/Euphonium & Tuba

• Cleaning cloth

• Slide grease

• Valve oil

• Mouthpiece brush (optional)

Trombone • Cleaning cloth

• Slide grease

• Mouthpiece brush (optional)

Bass Guitar • Set of Strings

Percussion • Drum sticks

• Practice pad

Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass

• Rosin

• Cleaning cloth

• Spare set of strings (for violin/viola only)

• Spare A string (for cello only)

• Rock stop/black hole (for cello only)

Indicative costs First-year Strings • Instrument Maintenance Fee (School instruments only) $90.00

• Music Contribution Fee (Own instrument) $40.00

• Music Stand for home practice (all students) $25.00

• Method Book $30.00

• Rosin $8.00

• Bows (should the one you have break) $45.00

• Strings – complete set for violin/viola, single A string for cello From $35.00


Indicative costs First-year Wind, Brass or Percussion

Instrument Maintenance Fee (School instruments only)

$90.00

Music Contribution Fee (Own instrument) $40.00

Music Stand for home practice (all students)

$25.00

Method Book $20.00

4 Reeds (Clarinet, Saxophone) 2 size 1 ½ & 2 size 2

$25.00

Maintenance Kit (all except percussion) $20.00

Drum sticks (Percussion only) $20.00

Practice Pad (Percussion only) $20.00

Looking after your instrument

Instruments are very delicate precision machines, and need regular maintenance. These accessories are not an option but a necessity.

Students will be shown how to care for their instruments and will be expected to keep them in good working order. Just like a car needs petrol, a trumpet needs valve oil. Just like you wouldn’t put water in a petrol tank, you would never use liquid polish on an instrument

Because instruments are delicate and become damaged easily, it is important to remember this simple saying:

There are two places for your instrument:

• In your hands, or

• In its case, in a safe place

Students are not permitted to handle instruments other than his/her own without permission

Repair of instruments

Never attempt to repair an instrument unless you are a qualified repairer!

School Instrument If it is a school instrument, bring it to your music teacher for problem assessment and advice on servicing procedures.

If the damage is through general wear and tear, the school will cover the cost of the repair.

If the damage is through mishandling the full cost of repair may need to be borne by the parents.

Own or Hired Instrument

If you own or have hired the instrument, return it to the place of purchase/rental, or contact an instrument repairer. If you require assistance, Instrumental Music teachers and Mrs Wood have some contact numbers of repairers we have used and trust.

Annual inspection All school owned instruments are to be handed in after the final concert at the end of each year for an annual inspection and maintenance (if required).

Those children, who would like to retain the instrument for the vacation period may do so after the inspection has been completed, the instrument does not need to go for repairs, and a Vacation Loan Agreement Form is completed.


PRACTISING YOUR INSTRUMENT How often? At least five (5) days per week. Regular playing achieves more progress.

How long? At first a number of short sessions of 5-10 minutes gradually working up to 20-30 minutes continuously per day.

Tips for successful practice

1 Find a place where you won’t be disturbed (turn TV off)

2 Place your music on a music stand or in a position where you can play comfortably, sitting or standing upright.

3 Start with something you can play well and enjoy.

4 Practice some exercises for a few minutes.

5 Now work on the new piece or the difficult piece from your last lesson.

• Play the piece right through slowly

• Start at the beginning again. When you come to a difficult bit stop – decide which notes are giving you trouble and practice them slowly over and over again. Don’t play them faster until you can do them easily.

• Do the same with any other difficult bits in the music

• Play the whole piece through again slowly

• Play the whole piece through at the correct tempo

• Play the whole piece through faster than it is meant to be

• Start with a different section then go back to the easy part

• Start at the end of the piece/section and play it backwards.

6 Now work on a piece you know quite well but would like to know better. Listen critically to the sound you are making and try to play as beautifully as possible

7 Reward yourself for your good work by ending with your favourite piece.

Trouble-shooting

1 Are you sure you know the notes?

2 Do you understand the timing?

• Take the trouble to work these out and if you still can’t manage, ask your teacher for help at your next lesson.

3 Then fill in the practice record for the day!

Practice record Sheet

Regular practice is an extremely important part of learning any instrument.

Below is a copy of a BHSS Music Practice Record Sheet, which should be completed every day you practice and be shown to the Instrumental Music teacher each week. A copy of the BHSS Music Practice Record Sheet, can be downloaded from the school website in editable word form so you can add details such as extra reward events for work done…

https://baldhillss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Instrumental%20Music%20and%20Choir/BHSS%20Music%20Practice%20Log%20Sheet.docx

https://baldhillss.eq.edu.au/Supportandresources/Formsanddocuments/Documents/Instrumental%20Music%20and%20Choir/BHSS%20Music%20Practice%20Log%20Sheet.docx


PERFORMANCES Participation

& Audience Expectations

It is expected that each child participates in performances throughout the year. This is a valuable lesson to the children both as a performing member of a group AND as a member of the audience.

Parents can assist with performances by in the first instance reminding your child of the common expectations of being an audience member. Reminders could include for an audience member to:

• Sit quietly and listen while another group is performing – this includes not eating or drinking

• Only move between pieces, waiting until someone has completed their performance piece.

• Be prepared to wait – you might not be on until the end of the show.

• Remain in the audience until the end of the program, if possible, so that the last group still has an audience to which they can perform.

Performance Uniforms

The performance uniform for the all Senior Groups (Concert Band, Senior String Ensemble and Young Voices Choir) is: -

• Music Polo shirt (available ONLY at the School Uniform Shop)

• Black dress trousers

• Black shoes & socks/knee-hi’s are to be worn with this uniform.

The performance uniform is to be worn at performances outside of school hours, and venues outside the school grounds.

During performances in school hours at school, ensembles perform in formal school uniform.


CAMPS & TOURS Metro Region – Northside Music Camps

Metro Region’s Northside Instrumental Music Teachers usually offer three music camps at different levels of performance. They are

• Kickstart Strings – Week 3 Term 1

• Junior Strings/Band Blitz – usually end of Term 2

• Honours Camp – usually end of Term 3

• Music Muster – usually end of Term 3 for those not accepted for Honours Camp

Please note: there is a possibility that these may change as new people have taken over the organization of these functions.

Each camp is held during school time. Details regarding the time of year and length of camp, cost etc. will be forwarded to you through the Instrumental Teachers.

Instrumental Music Teachers select children to attend Honours Music Camp by audition.

Each camp incurs a fee and is to be paid by the due date before students can attend. There are usually permission forms and personal details forms to be completed by families because the camps are taken by Instrumental Music teachers who are not as familiar with students as classroom teachers since they only see them once or twice a week. Parents are responsible for transport to and from the camps.

Due to the length of time out of school, it is only possible for any one child to attend ONE departmental camp.

Bramble Bay Music Cluster Camps

Bramble Bay Music Association runs two Music Camps each year. They are: 1. Kickstart: A Band beginner Kickstart for woodwind, brass and percussion may

occur, depending on the availability of the Band teacher for 2021. 2. Bramble Bay Sings Festival: a one-day camp for the students in Choral

ensembles from schools around the Bald Hills area who have completed more than one year of our program.

Each camp incurs a fee and is to be paid by the due date before students can attend. There are usually permission forms and personal details forms to be completed by families because the camps are taken by Instrumental Music teachers who are not as familiar with students as classroom teachers since they only see them once or twice a week. Parents are responsible for transport to and from the camps.

Bald Hills State School Music Camp

This camp is held near the middle of Term 1, and is a day each for children in the String Ensemble, Concert Band and Young Voices Choir. The day-long intensives are held during school hours at Bald Hills State School.

Other performance opportunities

Opportunities change from year to year as competitions and festivals change across the region.

The BHSS Young Voices Choir and our Concert Band have entered a variety of competitions over the years, and have performed at various functions and community events.

The Griffith University Conservatorium has a program for young musicians that has entry by audition in Term 3 of the year.

Instrumental Music Teachers and the school will notify families of these opportunities as they arise.

BALD HILLS STATE SCHOOL 2156 Gympie Road, BALD HILLS Telephone: (07) 3869 5555 PO BOX 40, BALD HILLS 4036 Facsimile: (07) 3261 1715 Email: [email protected]

FORM: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM – OWN EQUIPMENT

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME 2021 INFORMATION

Dear Parents/Caregivers

The Student Resource Scheme is continuing at Bald Hills State School in 2021 to ensure that all students have the necessary

resources to support their educational requirements. It is also intended as a convenience to parents/caregivers to provide a more

economical and streamlined option to purchasing consumables and materials each year. This scheme has been fully endorsed by

the Bald Hills State School Parents and Citizens’ Association. Details of the costs involved for the scheme are listed below.

The scheme will operate at this school under the policy and guidelines of Education Queensland. Parents/Caregivers wishing to

take up the offer to participate in the scheme sign an agreement to comply with the conditions of the scheme and pay an annual flat

fee. The attached participation agreement form must be returned to the office by 9th December 2021, an invoice will follow

in Term 1, 2021.

While membership of this scheme is not compulsory, the school and P&C encourage your participation. Full participation rates offer

the most benefits to parents, teachers and the learning experiences for students.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE RESOURCE SCHEME

The scheme provides parents/caregivers with the following general benefits:

• Ready and consistent access for students to resource materials as needed;

• Cost savings and convenience in purchasing student resource materials;

• Opportunities for students to access a wider variety of resources and costly items by sharing cost with students in the program;

• Enhancements to educational experiences for students.

WHAT WILL MY CHILD RECEIVE?

The scheme will provide the following items for participating students for the entire school year:

• All printed class notes and reproduced materials which complement and/or substitute workbooks

• Access to materials purchased through the Student Resource Scheme (sheet music)

FAMILIES NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE RESOURCE SCHEME

• Complete the attached form indicating ‘no’ and return to the school office by the due date above

• Students not wanting to be part of the Resource Scheme will not be allowed to participate in the Instrumental Music program

WHAT MAY I HAVE TO PROVIDE?

• Own Instrument

• Instrumental books (purchased at a variety of music stores)

• Music Stand (for home use / performances)

• If your child is a member of a senior performance group, you will require a music uniform for performances (available from the uniform shop)

WHAT ARE THE COSTS INVOLVED?

Clarification of Costs

Printed class notes/reproduced materials $ 15.00

Sheet Music $ 25.00

Total $ 40.00



FORM: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM - EQUIPMENT HIRE

STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME 2021 INFORMATION


The Student Resource Scheme is continuing at Bald Hills State School in 2021 to ensure that all students have the necessary

resources to support their educational requirements. It is also intended as a convenience to parents/caregivers to provide a more

economical and streamlined option than purchasing their own instruments. This scheme has been fully endorsed by the Bald Hills

State School Parents and Citizens’ Association. Details of the costs involved for the scheme are listed below.

The scheme will operate at this school under the policy and guidelines of Education Queensland. Parents/Caregivers wishing to

take up the offer to participate in the scheme sign an agreement to comply with the conditions of the scheme and pay an annual flat

fee. The attached participation agreement form must be returned to the office by 9th December 2020, an invoice will follow

in Term 1, 2021.

While membership of this scheme is not compulsory, the school and P&C encourage your participation. Full participation rates offer

the most benefits to parents, teachers and the learning experiences for students.



• Cost savings and convenience of hiring a school owned instrument rather than purchasing one outright;

• Annual servicing and repairs of school loaned instruments maintained by the school;




• Loan of a school instrument;

• Repairs & Services to his/her school loaned instrument;

• Replacement of loaned instrument if required.


• Complete the attached form indicating ‘no’ and return to the school office by the due date above.

• As this is an elective, students not wanting to be part the Resource Scheme will be required to purchase an instrument of their own for the program.


• Instrumental books (purchased at a variety of music stores)

• Music Stand (for home use / performances)

• If your child is a member of a senior performance group, you will require a music uniform for performances (available from the uniform shop)

Any surplus monies after annual services and repairs will rollover and go towards new instruments purchased for the school

Instrumental Program.



Printed class notes/reproduced materials $ 15.00

Sheet Music $ 25.00

Annual Instrument Service & Repairs throughout the year when required $ 50.00

Total $ 90.00



FORM: CHOIR PROGRAM STUDENT RESOURCE SCHEME 2021 INFORMATION


The Student Resource Scheme is continuing at Bald Hills State School in 2021 to ensure that all students

have the necessary resources to support their educational requirements. It is also intended as a

convenience to parents/caregivers to provide a more economical and streamlined option to purchasing

consumables and materials each year. This scheme has been fully endorsed by the Bald Hills State School

Parents and Citizens’ Association. Details of the costs involved for the scheme are listed below.

The scheme will operate at this school under the policy and guidelines of Education Queensland.

Parents/Caregivers wishing to take up the offer to participate in the scheme sign an agreement to comply

with the conditions of the scheme and pay an annual flat fee. The attached participation agreement form

must be returned to the office by 9th December 2021, an invoice will follow in Term 1, 2021.

While membership of this scheme is not compulsory, the school and P&C encourage your participation. Full

participation rates offer the most benefits to parents, teachers and the learning experiences for students.



• Ready and consistent access for students to resource materials as needed;

• Cost savings and convenience in purchasing student resource materials;

• Opportunities for students to access a wider variety of resources and costly items by sharing cost with whole class;




• Access to materials purchased through the Student Resource Scheme (sheet music)

• Competition entry fees

• Music Folder


• Complete the attached form indicating ‘no’ and return to the school office by the due date above

• Students not wanting to be part of the Resource Scheme will not be allowed to participate in the Choir program


A music uniform for performances (available from the uniform shop)



Sheet Music $ 6.00

Music Folder $ 3.00

Competition Entry Fees $ 3.00

Total $ 12.00


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EQ1 1 External Request for Equipment is to be completed when loaning Department of Education and Training equipment to employees,

students or community organisations for use after hours, during school holidays on, or away, from official premises.

DETAILS OF REQUISITIONER / PERSON TO WHOM EQUIPMENT IS ON LOAN

Name: Address: Telephone:

Organisation Name: Bald Hills State School

If Student,

Year Level:

Location and Use of Equipment (if different from above)

Reason for Request

Loan of school instrument to practice playing music at home

DETAILS OF EQUIPMENT ON LOAN

Description / Type:

\

Brand:

Serial Number

Asset Number

Accessories: (if applicable)

For ICT equipment,

Build Standard: (e.g. MOE; 1.X/SOE)

Commencement loan

date:

Expected date of

return:

Date returned:

Officer receiving returned

equipment

Name: Signature: _________________________________

INDEMNITY

Fair wear and tear excepted, and for the duration of this transfer, I/we agree to indemnify Education Queensland against loss

or damage from any cause whatsoever, to the equipment detailed herein and, in the event of damage to restore and deliver

such equipment to Education Queensland, in the condition in which it was received, or to replace the damaged equipment

with other equipment of equivalent functionality.

Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___ / ___ / ____

APPROVAL FOR LOAN

I authorise the loan of the equipment to the parent/guardian for, and on behalf of, the student.

(Cross out “to the parent/guardian and on ……student” if equipment is not being loaned to a student.)

Signature of School Approving Officer: __________________________________

Name: Designation: Date: / /

FORM: EQ11: External request for Equipment



LOAN AGREEMENT

To be completed when school-purchased ICT equipment is on loan to students for use outside the school premises.

Note:

• A new loan agreement form should be signed each time equipment is loaned and prior to commencement of the loan;

• This form and the loan agreement should be held in the students’ records.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The equipment described at all times remains the property of the Department of Education and Training and is issued on loan to the

parent/guardian for the benefit of the student subject to the following conditions:

The equipment should be used only by the student to whom it is lent and by no other person.

The student and their parent/guardian has read and understood the school’s behaviour and educational requirements (attached).

Every care and attention should be given to the equipment during the period of loan and the student fully complies with the school’s

behaviour and educational requirements when the student is using the equipment.

NA Symantec Antivirus software is installed and maintained on the machine and the student will ensure the equipment is scanned for

viruses after home use and prior to re-connection to the departmental network.

The equipment is returnable upon demand from the school at any time for inspection, repair, adjustment or for any other cause.

Loss or damage of any equipment on loan must be immediately reported to the school.

If, in the opinion of the school teacher or staff member, the student is not meeting the school’s behaviour and educational

requirements with the equipment, this equipment loan may be terminated.

Equipment must be returned by the student to the school by the date specified in this loan agreement or, if this agreement is

terminated earlier than the date specified as the date of equipment return, then the date of the termination of this loan agreement.

LOAN AGREEMENT APPROVAL

I have been provided with a copy of the school’s behaviour and educational requirements regarding the student’s use of the

equipment and I have read and understood its terms. In consideration of the student having the benefit of the equipment, I

accept the loan of the equipment on the terms described above and I agree to supervise the student’s use of the equipment

to ensure the terms of this loan agreement are complied with and agree to be personally responsible for the failure of the

student to comply with the terms of this loan agreement.

Signature of parent/guardian: __________________________________

Name:

___________________________________ Date: / /

I have read and understood the above terms. I have been provided with a copy of the school’s behaviour and educational

requirements regarding my use of the equipment and I have read and understood its terms. I acknowledge my responsibility

to use the equipment in accordance with the above terms.

Signature of student: __________________________________

Name:

___________________________________ Date: / /



PARENT CHECKLISTS Instrumental Music Program (Band & Strings)

Read the Instrumental Music Program Music Handbook. Save BHSS Music contacts into phone

Complete Appendix 1 if you already have your own instrument Instrumental Music Program – Own Instrumental – Student Resource Scheme form

Complete Appendix 2 if you are hiring a school instrument Instrumental Music Program – Instrument Hire – Student Resource Scheme form

Complete EQ11 Loan Form (page 24 and 25) if you are hiring a school instrument Hand forms in to the BHSS Office Arrange payment for IM Program Student Resource Scheme Take possession of the instrument and folder Visit recommended music shop (see ‘materials’ section of Parent Handbook) & arrange purchase of text book for your instrument, and accessories. Ask Instrumental Music Teacher if unsure… Year 5 – visit uniform shop & arrange purchase of Ensemble uniform Check the BHSS calendar

to schedule weekly rehearsal time reminders to schedule performance dates & times to ensure formal school uniform for performances to invite friends and family to performances

Log on to BHSS website: www.baldhillss.eq.edu.au sign up for BHSS newsletter

Set up practice space in your house establish a practice reward chart establish a practice routine, with mini performances to family have a space for the instrument case, a music stand for the music folder, good lighting, and maintenance materials on hand for the instrument.

Choir Program Read the BHSS Instrumental Music Program Music Handbook. Save BHSS Music contacts into your phone

Complete Appendix 3 – Choir Program Student Resource Scheme form Hand form in to the BHSS Office Arrange payment for Choir Program Student Resource Scheme Check the BHSS calendar

to schedule weekly rehearsal time reminders to schedule performance dates & times to ensure formal school uniform for performances to invite friends and family to performances

Log on to BHSS website: www.baldhillss.eq.edu.au sign up for BHSS newsletter

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