Instrumental Music Program

Handbook for Students and Parents/Guardians.

REDLYNCH STATE COLLEGE

PhilosophyThe Redlynch State College Instrumental Music

Program aims to provide tuition on a wide range of

musical instruments for the purpose of enjoyment,

expression and self-development. The program

aims to create and enhance opportunities for

positive achievement and promote excellence in

performance.

The program also aims to provide opportunities for

social interaction and community involvement

through public performance. Students will learn to

perform in public and learn to accept responsibility

for the reputation of Redlynch State College and the

Instrumental Music Program.

For most people, music is an integral part of life. All students can derive

considerable fulfillment and enjoyment from music education, not only those who

show a particular talent. The skills, concepts and attitudes that children acquire as

a result of their music education should be those that benefit them not only in their

school years, but also in the years beyond. Music programs in a wide range of

musical experiences are more likely to develop in students an understanding of,

and sensitivity towards music. This will give them a better chance to find meaning

in music, becoming aware of the value of music in their own lives and the lives of

others.

For more information see:

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-

collins

www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/advocacy

http://www.musicforall.org/who-we-are/advocacy/why-music-why-band

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHmSmUpZiAU

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED

WOODWIND

1. Flute

2. Clarinet

3. Bass Clarinet

4. Saxophone (Alto, Tenor and Baritone)

BRASS

5. Trumpet

6. Trombone

7. Baritone/Euphonium

STRINGS

8. Violin

9. Viola

10.Cello

11.Double Bass

PERCUSSION

12.Tuned Percussion (Mallets)

13.Untuned Percussion (Drums)

Introduction

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Staff

Redlynch State College is one of the only schools in

Cairns that has specialist teachers for the

instrument families across the whole campus.

Mr. Rob Crookes

Head of Department- The Arts.

Mon-Fri

rcroo5@eq.edu.au

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Ms. Kirsty Rankine

Instrumental Music Program Co-Ordinator

Woodwind Teacher/Concert Bands Director

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday

krank23@eq.edu.au

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Mr. Matthew Coxon

Strings Teacher/Orchestras Director

Monday/Wednesday AM/Friday

mcoxo5@eq.edu.au

Mr. Kelly Perger

Brass Teacher/Jazz Band Director

Thursday

kperg1@eq.edu.au

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Mr. Nathan Christodoulides

Percussion Teacher

Wednesday

nchri72@eq.edu.au

Mr. Frank Bray

Strings Teacher

Wednesday PM

fbray1@eq.edu.au

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Instruments offered

Please see links below for samples of the Woodwind instruments.

Flute- James Galway “Flight of the Bumblebee”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI3wIHFQkAk

Clarinet- Julian Bliss “Mozart Clarinet Concerto (Adagio)”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6kQW17zBWg

Bass Clarinet- Marcus Miller “In a Sentimental Mood”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hql_zpc2OTE

Alto Saxophone- Marty Paloetta “Georgia On My Mind”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czCM6ZNwHK8

Tenor Saxophone- Tito Hinojosa “Let’s Stay Together”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61F35LAhEe0

Baritone Saxophone- Charles Mingus- “Moanin’”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__OSyznVDOY

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED

1. Flute

2. Clarinet

3. Bass Clarinet

4. Alto Saxophone

5. Tenor Saxophone

6. Baritone Saxophone

Teacher: Miss Kirsty Rankine

Woodwind

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Please see links below for samples of Brass Instruments

Trumpet- James Morrison “Sydney 2000 Olympic Fanfare”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uInnt3bqN5E

Trombone- Maniacal 4 “Carry on Wayward Son”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJaX4ZpfULM

Baritone/Euphonium - Robert and David Childs “Euphonium Pearl Fishers Duet”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNQcPZFbnwE

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED

1. Trumpet

2. Trombone

3. Baritone/Euphonium

Teacher: Mr. Kelly Perger

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Please see links below for examples of String instruments.

Violin- Sergey Krylov “Paganini Caprice no 13”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULZAPvEOuVk

Viola- Maria Storjniak “Igor Stravinsky Elegy for Viola Solo”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWg8LaqNsTk

Cello- 2Cellos “Beethoven 5th Symphony vs Whole Lotta Love”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8yymm3DtVA

Double Bass- London Symphony Orchestra members “Dittersdorf Double Bass

Concerto”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNYuRbsSJYw

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED

1. Violin

2. Viola

3. Cello

4. Double Bass

Teachers: Mr. Matthew Coxon &

Mr. Frank Bray

Strings

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Students will learn the entire spectrum of Percussion instruments if this is the

instrument family they choose. Percussion lessons will not consist only of drums.

Please see the links below of selected instruments from the Percussion family.

Drum Kit- Ari Improta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0gl9LXq3LA

Xylophone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoOO16TwCtc

Timpani- Christopher Walker “The Tragedy of the Young Soldier.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGv1xUgz2pY

Percussion Ensemble “Bohemian Rhapsody”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6XbJ-8vcSo

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED

1. Tuned/Mallets

2. Untuned/Drums

3. Timpani

4. Auxiliary Percussion

Teacher: Mr. Nathan Christodoulides

Percussion

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Redlynch State College has a number of instruments that can be loaned to

students in the first year of the program. In the case of Flute, Clarinet, Alto

Saxophone and Trumpet, the loan period shall not exceed one school year (unless

an extension has been negotiated with the teacher), at which time the parents are

asked to buy an instrument for their students. Instruments that have a 2 year loan

period are Tenor Saxophone, Trombone and Cello. Parents are not expected to

purchase the larger, more expensive instruments. These include Euphonium,

French Horn, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax, Tuba and Double Bass. These

instruments can continue to be borrowed from the school, as long as the student

continues to demonstrate the required commitment.

All instruments are required to be returned at the end of each year on the date

advised by the instructor. A two-year or continual loan instrument may be kept by

the student over the Christmas holiday break as long as the relevant loan form is

completed and returned to the teacher. Any student borrowing a school instrument

must first complete an EQ11- External request for Equipment form. This is to be

returned to their teacher before they may loan the instruments. No instrument will

be given to a student whose parent or caregiver has not signed and returned the

EQ 11 form. The conditions of the Loan Agreement are a legal bond between the

parent/guardian and the school. Please read the conditions carefully. If a student

HIRE FEES (PER YEAR)

1. Use of school Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet or

Cello- $90

2. Use of school Alto Saxophone or Baritone-

$100

3. Use of school Tenor Saxophone, Bass

Clarinet, Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone

Sax or Double Bass- $110

4. PLEASE NOTE: Violin and Viola students

must have their own instruments from the

commencement of their involvement in the

Instrumental Music Program. There are no

school Violins/Violas available for hire.

5. Percussion instruments are mostly for in

school use only. It is highly advised that

percussion instruments be purchased for

students to be able to practice at home.

Borrowing School Instruments

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fails to comply with the conditions of the agreement, the loan of

the school instrument may be terminated.

There is an instrument loan levy to be paid at the beginning of the

year (please see information in left hand column). This fee needs

to be paid in full (or a payment plan arranged with the school

payments office) before an instrument is given to the student.

This levy assists with the service and maintenance of the

instruments. The levy is dependent on the size and complexity of

each instrument, as well as the cost of purchasing a replacement

instrument.

Any repairs needed, as a result of willful damage or negligence by

the student, will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The

school will meet the cost of servicing, maintainence and normal

repairs due to wear and tear. Full consultation with the school is

required before any repairs are undertaken on an instrument

belonging to the school.

Students wanting to learn Violin and Viola in the strings program

are required to purchase their own instrument to begin.

Unfortunately we have no Violins or Violas to loan to students

through the school.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Please see the booklist in your acceptance package to ensure

you have the required equipment for your students instrument. It

is essential that all the required equipment is purchased prior to

commencing lessons.

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LessonsStudents take lessons each week, which run for 30

minutes in class time. Instrumental teachers

complete timetables each term based on a rotation

system so that the student does not miss the same

lesson each week.

Copies of the timetable are given to the student,

form/class teacher, music teacher and are also

displayed at the music and administration block. It

is the responsibility of each student to know his/her

lesson time. Students must see their teacher at the

beginning of the day if they cannot attend a lesson.

Teachers will do their best to arrange another time

for the lesson, but it is not always suitable.

There is an instrument storeroom in the Performing Arts Block (7-12

Campus) for students who do not wish to carry their instruments with them

all day. Their instruments can be placed in the storeroom before school.

Primary students can store their instruments in their classrooms. Although

the music department takes all due care of instruments, the school cannot

be held responsible for the loss or damage of instruments left in storage.

It is compulsory for each student to attend their timetabled lesson, ensemble rehearsals and all concerts and functions as required. Students

who are absent from any of the above must present a signed parental/guardian note with sufficient explanation. If a student is absent

without explanation, twice or more in one term, the student may be withdrawn from the program altogether. Parents/Guardians will be

contacted before any decision is made. Because students only have one 30 minute lesson, per week, it is imperative that they do not miss

lessons.

Students involved in ensembles are required to purchase a black display folder to keep music in. All music issued for the ensemble will

remain the property of the school. Lost or damaged original music will need to be paid for. As copyright laws have been passed regarding the

copying of music, Redlynch State College has adopted a policy of only using original music wherever possible. If an original part is lost or

damaged, this may result in the whole ensemble arrangement no longer being able to be used (at an approximate cost of $120 each).

1. Storing Instruments

2. Attendance Policy

3. Ensemble Music and Folders

Storage, Attendance, Music

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Ensembles

Redlynch State College has a number of ensembles

across both the Primary and Secondary Campuses.

Beginning students will be informed by their

Instrumental teacher when they are ready to join

their required ensemble. It is Education Queensland

and Redlynch State College policy that all students

who are enrolled in the Instrumental Music Program

become members of one of the compulsory

ensembles once their teacher determines they are

adequately prepared.

Concert Band and String Orchestra are the compulsory

ensembles for students to participate in. All ensemble rehearsals

are held in the Auditorium (PM22) on the Secondary Campus

unless stated otherwise.

Junior Concert Band: Students in their first year of learning a

Brass/Woodwind/Percussion instrument and Primary students in

Years 4, 5 & 6. Junior Concert Band rehearsals are held on

Wednesday mornings from 7:45-8:35am.

Intermediate Concert Band: Students in Years 7-9. Students

may be selected from Years 5 & 6, according to ability and places

available. Intermediate Concert Band rehearsals are held on

Thursday mornings from 7:45-8:35am.

Senior Concert Band: Students in Years 10-12. Students from

Years 6-9 may be selected according to ability and places

available. Senior Concert Band rehearsals are held on Tuesday

afternoons, 3:00-4:30pm.

Jazz Band: Students must be in the Concert Band/String

Orchestra to be eligible to participate in Jazz Band. Students

range in age across the campus and are selected by ability,

commitment and available places. Rehearsals are held on

Thursday afternoons, 3:00-4:30pm.

Junior String Orchestra: Primary Strings Students once

deemed ready by teachers. Rehearsals are held on Monday

mornings from 8:00-8:45am.

Senior String Orchestra: Secondary Strings students.

Rehearsals are held on Friday afternoons, 3:00-4:30pm.

College Orchestra: Selected Secondary students. Rehearsals as

required.

Junior Prep Orchestra: second year strings students. Semester

1 only to prepare to join Junior Orchestra. Wednesday Morning,

7:45-8:30 in the Primary Campus Performance room

*Please note* These rehearsal days and times are current as of

December 2017, however may be subject to change due to 2018

school and teacher timetables.

Ensemble information

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Uniform

Part of performing is the overall presentation of the

group. There are three uniforms across the campus

that your child may require. If you are unsure of the

uniform you need for your child, please speak to

their ensemble director.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

- Long black dress pants/skirt. No jeans or

pants with contrast stitching.

- Black socks/stockings only. No contrasting

colours or patterns.

- Black leather dress shoes. No joggers or

shoes with other colours or coloured laces.

- Black, blue (school colour), navy or white

hair accessories only. All long hair to be

pulled back from the face.

- Junior/Intermediate Band Polo Shirt. These

are available to purchase through ordering

with the Instrumental Music Department

(see image to the right).

Junior/Intermediate Ensembles

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UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

- Long black dress pants/skirt. No jeans or

pants with contrast stitching.

- Black socks/stockings only. No contrasting

colours or patterns.

- Black leather dress shoes. No joggers or

shoes with other colours or coloured laces.

- Black, blue (school colour), navy or white

hair accessories only. All long hair to be

pulled back from the face.

- CASUAL UNIFORM. All items above and

Senior Polo Shirt. These are available to

purchase through ordering with the

Instrumental Music Department.

- FORMAL UNIFORM. As above, except long

sleeved black microfibre shirt with cuffs and

collar. Tie provided by school.

Senior Ensembles

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Fees

In addition to any instrument hire fee (please see

instruments chapter), ALL students are required to

pay a subject fee of $60. This covers a variety of

costs to the department including:

- purchase of new music for ensembles and

resources for lessons

- photocopying and printing

- purchase of department equipment such as music

stands, stand banners, folders, stand lights etc

-payment for guest artists for workshops

Practice

HOW TO PRACTICE

What is needed?

# Instrument

# Music

# Music Stand

# Chair with a straight back

# Pencil

Where should I practice?

In a quiet enclosed room- turn off the TV and music. It is best to practice where there are no other people or unknowingly you will ‘perform’ rather than practice. With each tutor book, there is a CD provided. Play along with the CD as part of your practice.

How often should I practice?

Daily practice achieves more than irregular practice, but as a guideline, at least 5 times per week.

How long should I practice?

At least 15-20 minutes in your first year, 20-30 minutes in your second year and 30 minutes and above after that. When students are just beginning they may need to break their practice session down into smaller chunks to allow them time to build up their muscle memory, breath control and stamina.

MORE INFORMATION

1. http://www.npr.org/sections/

deceptivecadence/2012/06/18/155282684/

getting-kids-to-practice-music-without-

tears-or-tantrums

2. http://www.hopestreetmusicstudios.com/

articles/how-to-practice-a-musical-

instrument

3. https://www.metromusicmakers.com/

practice-tips-parents

Practice Tips

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