Nagle Catholic College Instrumental Program

The Nagle Catholic College Instrumental Program provides high quality music lessons in singing and on a variety of instruments. Lessons are available for complete beginners to the more advanced student.

Why do Music lessons at Nagle? • Music is fun and rewarding.• Students who learn an instrument, often do better in other subjects.• Students have access to concert band, jazz band, choir and/or rock band rehearsal

time. Rehearsals are before school, so as not to clash with sporting and family commitments.

• Lessons are conducted throughout the school day on a rotation basis, which reduces impact on after school commitments.

• Lesson fees are added to school fees.

To participate in the Instrumental program, the students will need to complete and return the Application form attached.

Please note the following:• Spaces in the Instrumental program are limited. • Your application does not guarantee your son/daughter a place in this program.• Music lessons will run for the whole year and students are encouraged to choose the Music (Instrumental) elective when choosing options.• WACE examination and non-examination Music courses are available in upper school.• Instruments available for 2018 include: voice, flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, drums (NB: drum students will need to own their own drum set), guitar, piano/keyboard (instrument hire not available), trumpet, trombone, violin, baritone and euphonium. Instrument hire (if required) is organised by the school with the company “Musicorp” and incurs a cost of $250.00 - $300.00 per year.• We have pre-used school instruments available to purchase at affordable prices. Instruments for sale include flutes and clarinets. Please enquire with Mr Josh Crothers.• Instrumental lessons will be conducted weekly on an individual basis. Weekly lessons give students the right amount of continuity for learning and progressing on an instrument. If this is not financially possible, then fortnightly lessons are available.• Instrumental lessons are organised on a rotational basis to avoid missing the same class each week.• Cost of lessons: $26.00 per 25-minute session.

If you require more information, please do not hesitate to call Mr Josh Crothers, Music Program Coordinator, at Nagle Catholic College on 9920 0500 or email josh.crothers@cewa.edu.au

Instrumental Program Application Form

Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________Parent Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________Contact Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________________________Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________

1. Spaces in the Instrumental Program are limited.

2. Your application does not guarantee your son/daughter a place in this program.

3. Instrumental students have the opportunity to join the school band and/or choir. I am interested in having instrumental lessons. YES NO (If yes, please fill in Question 4).

4. I would prefer to learn the following instrument: (See list on Information sheet) a) First Choice: _____________________________ b) Second Choice: _____________________________ c) Require hire instrument ($250-$300) YES NO d) Lesson requirements Weekly Fortnightly

5. Do you own any musical instruments? Please list ___________________________________________________________

6. PREVIOUS MUSICAL EXPERIENCE: (if applicable) I have had music lessons before: YES NO Instrument/s learnt: ___________________________________________________ Number of months/years of lessons: ______________________________________ List any Instrumental exams completed: ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

7. List any theory/Musicianship exams completed: ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

8. Any other information: ___________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Instrumental TuitionTerms and Conditions

Please read the following document very carefully as it outlines the terms and conditions for instrumental lessons and instrument hire. There is also important information for students in the Student Responsibilities section.

1. Fees2. Notice of lesson absence3. Commencing lessons, withdrawing from lessons or changing teachers.4. Lesson Times5. Practice Times6. Storage and care of Instruments and Music7. Student responsibilities8. School Instrument Hire Fees9. Insurance10. Parental Assistance

FeesThe fees for 2018 will be $26 per 25-minute lesson for all instruments. The charge will be added to the school fees at the beginning of the school year. Each student will receive approximately 8 lessons per Term, depending on which day of the week their lesson is and scheduled school activities. The total amount of lessons charged for the year will be included in your school fees. The Instrumental tutor will ensure that your child receives all the lessons you have been charged for. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact Mr Josh Crothers.

Notice of lesson absenceTutors must be contacted by 8.15am to be advised of illness; failure to contact the tutor will result in a charge being made for the scheduled lesson. If you are unable to contact the tutor directly, either by mobile or email, then a message may be left at the Front Office. When calling the Front Office please state the Instrumental teacher’s name and the child’s name so the message gets to the correct person. The Front Office must be contacted on 9920 0500 by 8.15am.

For all other student absences (including tests, exams, excursions, athletic carnivals, medical appointments and the like) students must inform their tutor at least one week in advance. Failure to give notice to the teacher will result in a charge being made for that lesson.The Music Department does not charge for lessons that fall in exam periods, Naplan testing, public holidays, and other school events that are advertised on the school calendar at the beginning of the school year.

Parents will be notified in writing (via email) if their child is absent from a lesson where advance notice has not been received.

Commencing Lessons, Withdrawing from Lessons or Changing Teachers For students new to Music who would like to commence tuition, parents must fill in the ‘Instrumental Tuition Application Form’ and return it to the Music Program Coordinator (via the front office or email). These forms are available from the class room music teacher, at the Front Office and online. Students may not commence or withdraw from instrumental tuition without a written request from a parent or guardian. If a student does not wish to continue lessons at the end of the academic year the parent or guardian must also notify in writing.

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In order to cease tuition, the Music Program Coordinator must receive written notice from parents by Week 8 of the term.

Term 1 Week 8 To cease at the end of Term 1 Term 2 Week 8 To cease at the end of Term 2 Term 3 Week 8 To cease at the end of Term 3 Term 4 Week 2 To cease at the end of the academic year

If a student withdraws from lessons without giving any notification, parents will be charged full payment for the term. Tutors will be notified accordingly by the Music Program Coordinator.

Lesson TimesLessons are organised on a rotational basis and students will receive a timetable via the home room diary stating the start date, lesson times and the instrumental tutor. Timetables will also be emailed to the email address given to the school from the guardian.

Practice TimesThe Music rooms are open from 8.00am every day for students to practice. Lunchtimes are also available from Monday to Thursday for group and individual practice. Students who wish to use the Jam room for rock band rehearsal need to book through the class room teacher. The music rooms are closed at recess and lunch on Friday. Exceptions are given to upper school students on Fridays.

Storage and Care of Instruments and MusicAll instruments, whether hired or privately owned, may be stored neatly in the music store room (room 406A). All students are responsible for the security of their own instrument and school owned instruments. Cases should be clearly identified with the student’s name, address and telephone number. Instruments belonging to Nagle (hired instruments) must also be tagged with the student information. All students are expected to clean their instruments regularly and must consult their teacher on the appropriate methods.

Student Responsibilities1. To know the time and day of your lesson. Notifications are given through Seqta each morning, advising students of their lesson time.2. To inform their subject teacher at the start of the period when you have an instrumental lesson. 3. To inform your instrumental teacher of any timetable clashes. As mentioned above, notice must be received by the tutor at least one week in advance of any absence. In the case of illness, the tutor or Front Office must be notified by 8.15am on the day of the lesson.4. To attend each lesson with appropriate equipment e.g. IT device, instrument, music books, drum sticks etc.5. To return promptly to the school’s timetabled period after your instrumental lesson has finished.7. To care and maintain the cleanliness of your instrument (owned or hired).8. Attach a name tag to your instrument which clearly states your name and contact phone number (owned or hired instruments).

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School Instrument Hire FeeNagle offers instruments to students for a fee of $150.00 per annum, per instrument, subject to availability. The payment of this charge helps to cover the cost of replacing and upgrading instruments, and also entitles the student to the use of the instrument during school holidays. Negligent or careless damage is not covered by this fee and repair costs will be charged to the hirer. The School Instrument Hire Fee will be placed on accounts at the beginning of the year.

The use of a school instrument is always dependent on the availability of the instruments within the school. If a school instrument is not available, then the school will organise hire through Musicorp, who include all insurance covers in their costs. Parents are encouraged to purchase an instrument when the student demonstrates and maintains good progress, and wishes to continue lessons. The Music Department can assist in obtaining instruments and will give advice where needed. Ownership of an instrument fosters pride in students and is often conducive to a more positive and productive practice routine. For further information on instrument hire, please contact the Music Program Co-ordinator on 9920 0500.

InsuranceWhilst the School’s insurance policies are wide ranging, parents are reminded of the following:a) Loss or damage to Nagle instruments remains the family’s financial responsibility. Instruments owned by Nagle Catholic College are not covered by school insurance once they leave the school grounds.b) In the event of a claim against the Nagle’s insurance policies, parents may be liable for the excess. This is currently $1,000 for 2018.

Parents are encouraged to make sure that privately owned instruments are fully covered for all music activities under individual insurance policies. Parental AssistanceLearning an instrument is a rewarding experience, and is made even more worthwhile when a practice routine is maintained. Practice each day is more beneficial than ‘cramming’ the night before a lesson and the Instrumental Teacher will be able to suggest appropriate lengths of practice time. As with other afterschool activities where an instructor or coach guides student progress and practice, parents will need to provide similar support to the child at home. Please do not expect that your child will practice their instrument without some involvement and encouragement from the parent. If parents have any questions about instrumental tuition they should contact the Instrumental Tutor or the Music Program Co-ordinator.

For further information about Music at Nagle Catholic College, please contact Mr Josh Crothers, Music Program Coordinator, on 9920 0500 or email josh.crothers@cewa.edu.au