1. 03/11/15 Parent Information Evening1 Wellers Hill State School Instrumental Music Parent Information Evening

2. Why Music? Music is a life long skill. Music has been proven in studies to improve literacy and numeracy. Music improves co- ordination and is one of the few activities that uses both sides of the brain simultaneously. Music focuses the skills of responsibility, team work and co- operation.

3. Parent Information Evening3 Introduction Education Queensland and our Instrumental Music Established in 1971 Over 80,000 music students annually 750 instrumental music teachers At Wellers Hill State School In 2015 – 200 students werepart of the program Five Ensembles – Two Bands and Four String Ensembles

4. Instruments Offered

5. Strings (Year 2 onwards) ViolinCello Viola Double Bass

6. Woodwind (Year 4 onwards) Flute Clarinet (and Bass Cl.) Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone

7. Brass (Year 4 onwards) TrumpetTrombone Euphonium a TubaFrench Horn

8. Percussion (Year 4 onwards) Students who are chosen for Percussion will learn all of the following. Xylophone GlockenspielMaracas Snare Drum Bass Drum Timpani CymbalsAnd more…

9. Parent Information Evening9 Goals of the Instrumental Program To provide musical development. To provide ensemble experience. To provide an extra dimension to the school music program. To develop the habit of regular practice. To develop the concept of team spirit and that music is for enjoyment. To encourage creativity. To provide students with lifetime skills.

10. How does it work We offer students a 30 minute group lesson per week. Groups are between 3 – 10 students. Lessons are held on one day per week, and use a rotating timetable. All beginners are offered a school instrument to use in their first year.

11. Parent Information Evening11 Expectations of the Student I will care for and maintain my instrument attend all lessons for a minimum of one year practice at least 15 mins (beginners) and 30 mins (2 nd yr and above) per day, 5 days a week bring all my equipment (tutor book, music folder and instrument), and arrive on time, to all lessons and rehearsals become a member of the Concert Band or String Ensemble when I have reached the required standard attend all Concert Band/String Ensemble rehearsal, performances, concerts & camps In exceptional circumstances where your child is unable to attend a performance you must notify the conductor ASAP via written note as the conductor will have to rearrange seating plans and parts to balance the ensemble

12. Parent Information Evening12 Expectations of the Parents I will show an interest in, support & encourage my child’s instrumental progress provide a suitable time and place for my child to practice supervise and encourage regular, good practice habits and sign my child’s practice record chart each week pay all music fees associated with participation in the program on time supply instrument accessories such as a music stand for practice, tutor book, reeds, strings, shoulder rests, etc. by the first week of school for my child to commence lessons, and replace these as needed.

13. Expectations of the Parents – cont. keep the instrument in good repair and provide my child with a safe place to keep it return any instrument in need of repair to the school immediately report to the school any loss or damage of the instrument on loan accept financial responsibility for loss of or damage to the instrument while on loan from the school buy my child his/her own instrument after the initial loan period of one year (except for large, expensive instruments) ensure that my child attends all lessons, rehearsals, performances, concerts and camps. provide my child with the correct performance uniform for Concert Band and String Ensemble. Parent Information Evening13

14. Parent Information Evening14 Teachers Weekly Schedule Our Instrumental Teachers are both instrumental and classroom qualified, registered, full-time EQ teachers. Josie Price – Strings - jpric211@eq.edu.au Holland Park Sate High School, Marshall Rd State School, Wellers Hill State School, Moorooka State School Andrew Bell –abell179@eq.edu.au Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Mansfield State High School, Mansfield State School, Mt Gravatt East State School, and Wellers Hilll State School

15. Parent Information Evening15 Selection of Students General attitude to school activities Results of Aptitude Test Demonstrated behaviour patterns Places allocated in order of merit Forming an ensemble Second Round Offers What happens to students who do not fulfill expectations Please be aware that once students enrol in the strings program they are no longer eligible to join the band program

16. Parent Information Evening16 Practice Motivation? Period of not wanting to practice? (Don’t worry it’s normal) How you can get involved at home.

17. Parent Information Evening17 Communication with the School Notes or emails to teachers Email groups Newsletter

18. Parent Information Evening18 General Items Music Uniform Annual Dates Music Camps Specific Instrument information

19. Parent Information Evening19 Inspiration Don’t fret! They do get better!