INSTRUMENTAL STUDIES & CO- CURRICULAR MUSIC PROGRAM

INSTRUMENTAL STUDIES & CO- CURRICULAR MUSIC PROGRAM To inspire, motivate and foster a deep love of music in all students INDIVIDUAL LESSONS AND ENSEMBLE GROUP OPPORTUNITIES & HOW TO BECOME INVOLVED

THREE PILLAR MUSIC PROGRAM Music education at Radford College aims to instil a deep love of music in all students. It offers a program that encompasses three pillars for successful music making that provide a broad educational experience that develops skills, knowledge, understanding and values. These pillars are classroom music, instrumental studies and co-curricular music. Each pillar supports and enhances the other two and are of equal importance in encouraging students to understand and enjoy music. At Radford, all students participate in classroom music from pre-kindergarten through to Year 8. From Year 9 to Year 12, classroom music is an elective subject. We encourage music students at Radford to participate in all three pillars of the program. This booklet provides information about what options are available within the instrumental studies and co-curricular music pillars and how students can become involved. Information is also provided regarding the requirements surrounding involvements in these programs. It should be read in conjunction with the Music Handbook that provides further detailed information about Radford s music program, participation requirements, fees and associated terms and conditions. INSTRUMENTAL STUDIES Instrumental studies are private music lessons held on a weekly basis with a visiting specialist instrumental tutor to build technical fluency, musical literacy and individual expression. Instrumental studies are the practical application of knowledge and understanding built in classroom music. Reporting back to parents on a student s progress is an essential aspect of the Instrumental Studies Program. Procedures are outlined in the Music Handbook. There are two options for participation in instrumental studies. These are the Beginner Instrumental Program (BIP) and Individual Lessons, as outlined below. Beginner Instrumental Program (BIP) The BIP Program is comparable with the ACT Instrumental Music Program. It is for students in Years 5, 6 and 7 who would like to join a concert band OR learn a concert band instrument. This program is the only avenue for beginner students in these year groups to learn a concert band instrument for the first time at Radford. Students are assigned an instrument based on the recommendation of a qualified tutor, instrument availability and future band needs. As the standard of play improves, students are brought together to play as a group. BIP Introduction Day/Lesson Time Participants are required to attend an Introduction Day at which they try a variety of musical instruments. Musical instrument allocation will occur at this session. Lessons are then held once a week at 7.30am on either a Tuesday or Thursday morning. The specific lesson day is determined by the instrument allocated and will be confirmed after the BIP Introduction Day. BIP Instruments BIP instruments include: bassoon; clarinet; double bass; euphonium; flute; French horn; oboe; percussion; saxophone (alto, tenor, baritone); trombone; trumpet and tuba. BIP Levy* $175 per Semester (includes group lessons and instrument hire if required). *Please see the Music Handbook for information regarding levy payment requirements in relation to absences and/or withdrawal from the program. Individual Lessons Visiting Instrumental Studies Tutors provide weekly half hour lessons for students in Years 1-12. The Music Department arranges instrumental lessons and timetables teaching studios. Tutors liaise directly with the student and parents/caregivers to schedule lessons. A specific Instrumental Studies Lesson Tuition Contract** is made between the Tutor and the Parent/Guardian. Lessons are available in the following instruments: Years 1 4: cello, viola, violin, guitar and piano Years 5 12: Concert Band Instruments: bassoon, clarinet, euphonium, flute, French horn, oboe, percussion (includes drum kit), saxophone (alto, tenor, baritone), trombone, trumpet String Instruments: tuba, cello, viola, violin, double bass, guitar (classical, electric and bass) Other: piano and voice lessons Students in years 5, 6 & 7 who are beginning lessons (never undertaken lessons) in a concert band instrument are required to commence in BIP. The Music Handbook outlines lesson requirements. For example: venues; lessons for students in Years 1-10 usually occur weekly during class time; lessons for students in Years 11-12 are not permitted during class time; and lessons cannot exceed 30 minutes per week during class time. **All Music Tutors who provide Instrumental Studies Lessons at Radford College are self-employed professional musicians, they are not employed by Radford College. Radford s Music Department acts only as an intermediary, and there is a legal obligation associated with any Tuition Contract entered into with a Tutor. Participation Requirements Students undertaking instrumental lessons at the College are expected to belong to at least one co-curricular music group and participate in the Music Recital program, where appropriate. Lessons and group participation are a commitment for the full academic year. Friday Jams Performance opportunity Performance practice is available to all students in Years 5-12 in the form of Friday Jams. This takes place during Friday lunchtimes and individuals or groups may sign up to perform at the Music Administrator s office. Recital Performances Recitals provide practical performance experience. Dates for recitals are on the Performing Arts Calendar from the Music Co-Curricular Space on RadNet. Tutors advise if it is appropriate for students to participate in recitals. How to apply for BIP or Individual Lessons Please complete the Co-Curricular Music Program Application Form. This is available electronically from the Cocurricular Music Space on RadNet, or in hardcopy from the Performing Arts Centre Administration Office.

COCURRICULAR MUSIC The co-curricular music program consists of performance groups which rehearse before school, during lunchtimes or after school. Students have the opportunity of joining instrumental and/or voice ensembles. This provides a crucial social dimension to music making and is an important aspect of contributing to the school community. The groups include bands, orchestras, choirs and ensembles and they rehearse once per week. A rehearsal schedule is available on the Music Co- Curricular Space on RadNet, or by contacting Radford s Music Administrator. The co-curricular music groups include: BRASS AND WOODWIND Concert Bands Bernstein Symphonic Wind Orchestra Holst Concert Band Gershwin Concert Band Sousa Concert Band Jazz Bands Big Band Little Big Band Bird Jazz Ensemble (invite only) Diz Jazz Ensemble (invite only) Other (Years 5-12) Precision Percussion Ensemble Cross Rhythm Percussion Ensemble STRINGS Symphony Orchestra (Term 2 & 3) Corelli Chamber String Orchestra Elgar String Orchestra Vivaldi String Orchestra Mozart String Orchestra Kinetic Guitar Ensemble (Years 5-12) Little Strings Guitar Ensemble (Years 1-4) CHOIRS Camerata (Years 8-12) Chorale (Years 7-12) Choristers (Boys Years 5 8) Vocalettes (Girls Years 5 6) Songsters (Years 3 4) Warblers (Years 1 2) KEYBOARD (Years 5-12) Keyboard Performers ENSEMBLES (Years 5-12) Chamber Rock/Pop OTHER (Years 5-12) Theory Composition Audio Production Participation Requirements Students enrolled in a co-curricular music group are strongly encouraged to have Instrumental Studies Lessons. Lessons and group participation are a commitment for a full academic year. A non-committal 2 week trial period at commencement of joining a group is allowed, after which time a firm commitment or withdrawal is expected. Progression through Groups Progression through co-curricular music groups is subject to audition at the end of each year. On the recommendation of the relevant Director or Head of Co- Curricular Music, progression to the next band or orchestra may be considered in the course of the year under special circumstances. Fees $120 per semester for first co-curricular group and $50 per semester for a second group. Maximum fee per semester is $220 for students in three or more groups. How to Apply for a Co-Curricular Music Group Some of the co-curricular music groups require audition and others do not. Either way, it is necessary to complete the Co-Curricular Music Program Application Form for each calendar year. This is available electronically from the Co-Curricular Music Space on RadNet, or in hardcopy from the Performing Arts Centre Administration Office. The following groups require audition, on the dates indicated: Concert Bands / String Orchestras: Auditions are held during Term 4. Details about the audition date\time will be advertised in the school s communications tools such as the Bulletin and RadNet. New students to the music program are required to attend an audition on Saturday, 23 November 2013. Precision Percussion Ensemble / Jazz Ensembles / Little Big Band / Big Band / Camerata Choir: Auditions are held during Term 4. Details about the audition date\time will be advertised in the school s communications tools such as the Bulletin and RadNet. New students to Radford please contact the Music Administrator. PERFORMANCE UNIFORM The performance uniform is as outlined below. All group members are required to wear the specified uniform for each performance. All Choirs (except Camerata) Full school uniform (as per usual school uniform requirements) All other groups Performance shirt, trousers, shoes and socks, all black in colour. The Radford performance shirt is only available from the Radford Uniform Shop.

PERFORMANCE CALENDAR There are various performance opportunities for cocurricular music groups throughout the year. It is expected that all group members attend these events. A performance calendar specifying dates for each performance is made available at the beginning of each calendar year. Calendar of Events (indicative sample only) Selected groups will perform at the following events. More detailed information is available in the Performing Arts Calendar. Please note events are subject to change. Term 1 Beginner Instrumental Program (BIP) Introduction Day Co-Curricular Music Group (including BIP) rehearsals commence in Week 2 Music Camp Recital Year 10 Recital Year 8 Recital Year 9 Foundation Day Concert Term 2 Strings & Bands Workshop/Concert Australian National Eisteddfod (Bands/Orchestras) Combined Schools Music Festival - Brisbane Radford Art Show Recital A and T Jazz Workshop Jazz Café Recital Year 7 Term 3 Ensembles Workshop/Concert Choral Workshop/Concert Recital (Strings) Years 1-4 Australian National Eisteddfod (Choirs) Recital Year 5 & 6 Evening of Fine Music Recital (Piano) Years 1-4 Radford Celebrates Music New Zealand Choir Tour Term 4 Moruya Jazz Festival Radford Fete Music Awards, BBQ & Social Carols Service Awards Night (Junior & Secondary School) Year 12 Graduation Friday Jams Held each Friday during school Terms RADFORD MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HIRE It is possible to hire instruments from Radford College. The fee for Instrument Hire is $115 per semester. Parents accept full responsibility for any loss or damage to hired instruments. Insurance is recommended. The following instruments may be hired, subject to availability: bassoon, clarinet, euphonium, tuba, flute, oboe, saxophone (alto, tenor, baritone), trombone, trumpet, cello, double bass, viola and violin. Guitars and drum kits are not hired. How to hire and instrument from Radford College It is necessary to indicate on the 2014 Instrumental Studies & Co-Curricular Music Program enrolment/continuation Form if hire is required. By signing the enrolment form inclusive of this hire, the signatory is agreeing to the following terms and conditions of hire of a Radford College Instrument. Terms and Conditions for Radford College Instrument Hire The hirer: accepts full responsibility for the safe custody, care and maintenance of the above instrument while it is on hire to my child. undertakes to return the instrument in good working order at the end of the period of hire. agrees to insure the instrument and to be responsible for repairs or replacement in the event that the instrument and/or its case are damaged or unrecoverable during the period of this hire. understands that the hiring fee of $115.00 per semester will be added to the students school account. If the instrument is for use as part of the Beginner Instrumental Program (BIP), this hire fee is not charged as instrument hire is inclusive in the BIP participation fee. understands that this loan agreement is for one year only and that at the end of the year the instrument is to be personally returned to the Music Administrator on the date advised and that a receipt for its return will be issued. understands that the loan of this instrument is conditional on the student named on the enrolment form being involved in the Co-curricular Music Program at Radford College. MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONTACTS Mr Joel Copeland Head of Co-Curricular Music and Instrumental Studies joel.copeland@radford.act.edu.au Ms Samantha Young Music Administrator sam.young@radford.act.edu.au Directors: Ben Marston Director of Bands ben.marston@radford.act.edu.au Leanne McKean Director of Choirs leanne.mckean@radford.act.edu.au Kirsten Knight Director of Strings kirsten.knight@radford.act.edu.au Bronwyn Brown Director of Keyboards bronwyn.brown@radford.act.edu.au Postal Address/Radford Website: 1 College St Bruce ACT 2617 Music Department - Phone 6162 5341 www.radford.act.edu.au Co-curricular Music RadNet page: Music (Co-curricular Activities) (https://klp.rmap.com.au/establishments/radfor dcollege/communityservices/cocurricularactivit ies/music)

RADFORD COLLEGE 2014 Instrumental Studies Lessons & Co-Curricular Music Program Enrolment / Continuation Form Please refer to the Instrumental Studies & Co-Curricular Music Program Flyer and the Music Handbook for explanation ENROLMENTS DUE: Friday, 22 November and processed in order of receipt (forms received after this date will be placed on a waitlist) Submit form: To the Music Administrator s office or email sam.young@radford.act.edu.au (Further inquiries: 02 6162 5341) STUDENT DETAILS New student to the music program in 2014? Yes No Student Name:... Academic Year in 2014... Parent/Guardian Name:... Address:... Post Code:... Contacts: Work Phone:... Mobile:... Home Phone:... Email:... Please describe below any learning difficulties this student has which may impact in music lessons and/or groups... INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS placement in lessons is dependent on tutor and lesson availability Has student previously: Had lessons for this instrument? Yes No Had lessons within Radford s Program? Yes No If yes, please indicate Year 20 Tutor name:... Please tick instrument/voice selection below: Available to students in Years 1 to 12: q Cello q Viola q Violin q Guitar q Piano Available to students in Years 5-12: * Students in Years 5-7 who are beginners (no prior study) in these starred instruments are required to join the Beginner Instrumental Program. q Bassoon* q Clarinet* q Drum Kit/Percussion* q Double Bass* q Euphonium* q Flute* q French Horn* q Oboe* q Saxophone* (alto/tenor/baritone) q Trombone* q Trumpet* q Tuba* q Voice MUSIC COCURRICULAR GROUP PARTICIPATION - Please tick box/es below make selection: q Beginner Instrument Program (BIP) - Years 5-7 students only BIP Introduction Day to be held on Friday, 31 January 2014 (1.00pm 4.00pm) q Auditioned Groups (Audition dates and times see Bulletin and on RadNet) All Concert Bands and String Orchestras audition during rehearsals in Term 4, all others are held Weeks 2 & 3 of Term 1. New students to Radford audition on Saturday, 23 November 2013. q Concert Bands q String Orchestras q Camerata Choir (Yrs 8-12) q Kinetic Guitar Ensemble q Little Big Band/Big Band/Jazz Ensembles (Concert Band is a pre-requisite) q Non-Auditioned Groups - Auditions are not held for these groups. Rehearsals commence Week 2 of Term 1. Ensembles (Yrs 5-12): q Chamber* q Rock/Pop* q Cross Rhythm Percussion* q Composition/Theory q Audio Production q Little Strings Guitar Ensemble Choirs: q Radford Chorale (Yrs 7-12) q Choristers (Boys Yrs 5-8) q Vocalettes (Girls Yrs 5-6) q Songsters (Yrs 3-4) q Warblers (Yrs 1-2) Keyboard (Yrs 5-12): q Keyboard Performers * Pre-requisites for ensemble participation for students undertaking instrumental lessons at Radford: Drum Kit students must participate in Concert Band; Voice students must participate in a Choir; String Students must participate in a String Orchestra INSTRUMENT HIRE - Instrument hire from Radford College required? Yes No If Yes, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined in the Music at Radford Handbook for Radford instrument hire. PARENT/CAREGIVER DECLARATION I have read the Music at Radford College Handbook and agree to all terms and conditions. First Name:... Surname:... Date:... Signature:...