Music HandbookClayfield College

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Clayfield College has a long history in

outstanding Music Education from the

foundations of Pre-Prep all the way

through to Year 12.

We value music education as it not only provides students with a creative outlet and musical development, but has been proven scientifically to improve brain development, brain neuroplasticity, literacy and numeracy patterns as well as assisting with muscle and fine motor skills.

The College’s music education is based upon the Kodály Methodology, established by Hungarian composer Zoltan Kodály and the philosophy that music is a right and should be accessible to everyone.

More than a third of the students at Clayfield College are involved in the Co-Curricular Music Program, with no less than seven choirs across the College from Years 2-12 and high level band and string ensembles.

Clayfield College – Committed to Excellence in Music.

Mrs Angela Lockyer

Head of Music

Mrs Angela Lockyer, Head of Music

Welcome to Clayfield Music

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Clayfield Music 4

Clayfield Music Staff 5

Ensembles 6

Choirs 7

Auditions: Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, String and Vocal Students 8

Learning a Musical Instrument 9

Loan of Instruments 9

Terms and Conditions 10

Application for Private Instrumental/Vocal Music Tuition 11

Ensemble Audition Form (Band & String Students Only) 13

Contents

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Clayfield MusicClayfield College has an exciting

instrumental and vocal co-curricular music

program and we would encourage your

daughter/son to be involved in the many

activities we provide.

Clayfield music has a large range of choirs, bands and string ensembles they can join along with a Private Tuition Program.

The Private Tuition Program is open to all students - beginner through to advanced levels. We offer lessons for orchestral strings and piano (from Year 2 upwards); woodwind, brass and percussion (from Year 5 upwards); and voice (from Year 6 upwards).

Placement in an Instrumental Ensemble is by audition. Auditions are held to determine placement in an ensemble that suits your daughter/son’s level of experience and musical interests. For new students, please contact Ms Shannon Tobin, Director of Co-Curricular Music, or Mr Tim Opstelten, Co-ordinator of Bands, to organise an audition.

Clayfield Music looks forward to another rewarding and busy year. We hope that your daughter/son chooses to be involved in the College’s various musical opportunities including lessons, concerts, competitions, combined workshops, CD recordings and international tours.

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Our talented musicians and educators

The Music staff at Clayfield College is of the highest calibre. From our leading classroom teachers and their work with Kodály Methodolgy, to our instrumental staff and their vast performing and teaching experience, our students are exposed to best teaching practices in every aspect of their Music education.

Clayfield students are fortunate to have talented musicians and educators from a wide variety of backgrounds at their disposal. Many of our tutors lecture at Brisbane universities, perform professionally and tour both nationally and internationally.

Clayfield Music Staff

Music Staff

Angela Lockyer Head of Music alockyer@clayfield.qld.edu.au 07 3262 0279

Shannon Tobin Director of Co-Curricular Music stobin@clayfield.qld.edu.au 07 3262 0417

Tim Opstelten Co-ordinator of Bands topstelten@clayfield.qld.edu.au 07 3262 0422

Ann Slade Classroom Music aslade@clayfield.qld.edu.au 07 3262 0247

Wendy Rolls Classroom Music wrolls@clayfield.qld.edu.au 07 3262 0247

Sofie Spencer Classroom Music sspencer@clayfield.qld.edu.au 07 3262 0247

General Music Enquiries music@clayfield.qld.edu.au 07 3262 0247

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The band and string ensembles at Clayfield

cater for each level of students’ musical

development. Students learning at the

College or externally are welcome to

audition for a position in an ensemble.

Each ensemble has multiple performance

opportunities throughout the year.

Beginner Band Program

Students in Year 5 and 6 are given the opportunity to start learning a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument. In semester 1 students learn the basics of how to play their new instruments in two separate groups. All students then combine together in Semester 2 to form a Concert Band.

Wind Orchestra

Band students at an intermediate level rehearse and perform in this ensemble. Wind Orchestra performs at school Opus Concerts and external competitions. All students that have been in Beginner Band for a year automatically move to Wind Orchestra the year after.

Symphonic Winds

Clayfield’s advanced wind orchestra for woodwind, brass and percussion students. Symphonic Winds perform in the Opus Concerts, assemblies and in an external competition. They also participate in the annual workshop and performance with Brisbane Boys’ College and the tri-annual PMSA festival. They tour internationally every three years, which have included performances throughout Italy, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, France and Switzerland and produce a College CD recording.

Stage Band - Extension Ensemble

Stage Band is for advanced brass, percussion, saxophone, guitar and keyboard students to expand their musical skills into the jazz repertoire. Stage Band perform at the Opus Concerts and at assemblies and an external competition.

Vivo Strings

The beginner string ensemble for Primary students. Vivo Strings perform in the Opus Concerts, assemblies and in an external competition

Corelli Strings

Corelli Strings is an intermediate ensemble for students of the appropriate level in the Primary School. This ensemble performs at Opus Concerts, external competitions and other engagements as they arise.

Paganini Strings

An intermediate string ensemble for Secondary students of the appropriate level. Paganini Strings perform in the Opus Concerts at school and in an external competition.

Viotti Strings

Clayfield Music’s premier string ensemble for advanced string students. Viotti Strings perform in the Opus Concerts, assemblies and in an external competition. They also participate in the annual workshop and performance with Brisbane Boys’ College and the tri-annual PMSA festival. They tour internationally every three years, which have included performances throughout Italy, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, France and Switzerland and produce a College CD recording.

Chamber Ensembles

Clayfield College also offers chamber music opportunities for students to perform in String Quartets, Chamber Winds, Flute Choir and Percussion Ensemble.

Year 3 String Program

All Year 3 string students spend one 40 minute lesson per week learning a string instrument in a class setting. The four instruments that are part of the program are Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass. These students perform for their parents in an open classroom and for the Year 2 students at the end of the year. Many students then choose to undertake private instrumental tuition on their instrument and join the beginner string ensemble the following year: Vivo strings.

Ensembles

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There are four unauditioned choirs

at Clayfield that are open to all students.

Clayfield has two smaller auditioned

choirs for the students looking to extend

their singing skills. Each choir has multiple

performance opportunities throughout

the year.

Piccolo Choir - the Year 2 and 3 choir

All students are welcome to participate. Piccolo choir perform in the Opus Concerts, at assemblies, Grandparents’ Day and the Primary School Celebration Assembly.

Campo della Voci - the Years 4, 5 and 6 choir

All students are welcome to participate. Campo della Voci perform in the Opus Concerts, at assemblies, Carols and at one external competition throughout the year.

Clayfield Choristers - the Year 7, 8 and 9 choir

All students are welcome to participate. Clayfield Choristers perform at the Opus Concerts, community events and at one external competition throughout the year.

ChoirsSenior Choir - the Year 10, 11 and 12 choir

All students are welcome to participate. Senior Choir performs at the Opus Concerts, community events and at assemblies.

Ciao Bella

This choir is auditioned from students in Years 7 - 9. Ciao Bella is a small chamber choir where students can develop their vocal skills and are challenged to sing in multiple parts. They perform at the Opus Concerts, assemblies and at an external competition.

Canzona

This choir is auditioned from students in Years 10 - 12. This is Clayfield College’s premier vocal ensemble. Students in this ensemble are challenged with difficult repertoire and develop their chamber choir skills. Canzona perform in the Opus Concerts, assemblies and in an external competition. They also participate in the annual workshop and performance with Brisbane Boys’ College and the tri-annual PMSA festival. They tour internationally every three years, which have included performances throughout Italy, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, France and Switzerland and produce a College CD recording.

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Auditions: Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, String and Vocal Students

Auditions are required in order to achieve

a balanced ensemble sound and in order

to allocate a placement that best suits the

student’s ability.

All Instrumental/Vocal Music students new to Clayfield College will need to complete an audition. Please contact the Music Department on 3262 0247 or via email music@clayfield.qld.edu.au for new student auditions for band, strings and vocal.

Audition information

Wind, Brass and String Technical Work: Two Scales of own choice to demonstrate range, tone and technique.

Prepared Piece: Piece of own choice. A short sight-reading excerpt will be supplied in the audition.

PercussionPercussionists should also include a demonstration on a tuned instrument and snare drum. Any students interested in playing in Stage Band should also audition on drum kit.

Vocal Singers do not need to prepare any repertoire. The audition will involve a group warm-up and will be taught a canon to prepare with a partner.

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The College has a limited number of instruments available for loan to students. The hire fee for one year is $260. Availability of College instruments cannot be guaranteed. The following points should be noted:

• A loan agreement/indemnity form is required to be signed by a Parent/Guardian before an instrument is issued to a student. That form contains conditions of the loan.

• Loans will be for a period of ONE school year.

• Extension of loan will be considered by the Director of Co-curricular/Co-ordinator of Bands in consultation with the Instrumental Music Tutor.

• Maintenance due to normal wear and tear on a College instrument will be the responsibility of the College.

• Any costs incurred due to loss of or damage to a College instrument is the responsibility of the Hirer.

Loan of Instruments

Learning a Musical Instrument

All students who enrol in the Clayfield College Instrumental Program are expected to participate in an instrumental ensemble to further enhance their ensemble performance skills.

Owing to Clayfield College’s emphasis on supportive skill development and individual student improvement upon their instrument, tuition is available on woodwind, brass, percussion (from Year 4), piano and string instruments (from Year 2) and voice (from Year 6). Each instrument requires very different specific skills and ensemble involvement is more rewarding for all involved where students are improving consistently with the assistance of the specialist Instrumental tutors at Clayfield College.

Private Lessons

These are most beneficial in giving your daughter/son the focus of the teacher’s expertise. Students are expected to participate in a College ensemble. Terms and conditions of this program are stated on the Private Tuition Enrolment Form. Students are prepared for Trinity College/AMIB exams if desired.

Duration: 30 minutes each week

Cost: Subject to the MTAQ rates (cost is $34.00 per 30 minute lesson).

Please contact the Director of Co-curricular or the Co-ordinator of Bands for more details.

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• Lessons will be provided weekly for a 30 minute duration. These lessons will rotate throughout the school day for all students. Senior students and students who learn two instruments may be provided with one lesson outside of school time.

• The cost will be as per the Music Teachers Association of Queensland Award Rate ($34.00 per 30 minutes). Please note this rate is subject to an annual change.

• The Instrumental Music Tutor will email you an invoice on the last day of term. This will be for the following term’s tuition. Please note that this account must be paid by the due date for lessons to commence that term.

• 48 hours notice must be given for a lesson time change due to school commitments. If a student is sick and is unable to attend their lesson, the Tutor must be telephoned by 7am, or a makeup lesson will not be given. Students who do not attend their lesson without appropriate prior notice will not receive a makeup lesson.

• If a student is wishing to discontinue lessons, notice must be given two weeks before the end of the school term. This notice must be in writing and given to the Director of Co-curricular/ Co-ordinator of Bands. Late cancellation of lessons will result in a half term cancellation fee.

• It is expected that students who learn a Band/Orchestral instrument and who have reached the required standard will participate in College Ensembles.

• It is expected that all Singing students will participate in one of the many College Choirs.

• Where possible, the student may be able to hire a College instrument for one year, at the cost of $260; however, as the number of available instruments is limited, once these have been allocated, students will be required to provide their own. Instruments will be allocated on a “first come – first served” basis. Requirements for the users of College instruments are found on the Hire Agreement Form.

• All students in Years 7 – 12, must email their class teacher before their next instrumental lesson to gain permission to attend during the set class time. This must be done at least 48 hours prior to the instrumental lesson. This ensures staff and students can plan around upcoming assessment and important tasks. If a student does not gain permission from their class teacher to attend their lesson, students will not be permitted to leave class and this lesson will not be made up by the Instrumental Music Tutor.

• Students in Years 2 - 6 will have their music lesson recorded in their music diary.

• Students should bring to their first lesson a copy of their class schedule.

• Please ensure the tutor is notified if your contact details change throughout the course of the year.

Terms and Conditions

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I/We wish to apply for Instrumental Music Tuition for My/Our Child as follows:

NAME

HOUSE/YEAR DATE OF BIRTH

ADDRESS

PARENT COMMUNICATION EMAIL

PARENT INVOICE EMAIL

PHONE (PREFERRED CONTACT)

PHONE (SECONDARY CONTACT)

INSTRUMENT:

MY/OUR CHILD ALREADY LEARNS AN INSTRUMENT AT CLAYFIELD COLLEGE AND IS ON THE ROTATIONAL TIMETABLE:

YES NO INSTRUMENT:

I/WE WISH TO HIRE A COLLEGE INSTRUMENT IF POSSIBLE: YES NO

I/We have read the Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound to them and understand our child’s lesson will rotate through the school day (exceptions for students as stated in the terms and conditions section).

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:

SIGNED DATE

Application for Private Instrumental/Vocal Music TuitionTo be completed by all new students | Please use a separate form for each Student and/or Instrument Please return to the Music Department staffroom

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NAME YEAR LEVEL ENTRY

PRIMARY INSTRUMENT (INCLUDING VOICE)

SECONDARY INSTRUMENT

CURRENT TEACHER’S NAME

APPROXIMATE STANDARD/OR HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LEARNT

BEST CONTACT DETAILS FOR CONFIRMATION OF AN AUDITION TIME: (EMAIL AND PHONE)

Audition Date

All Instrumental Music students new to Clayfield College will need to complete an audition. The new student auditions for band, string and vocal students will be taking place on a Sunday 20 November 2016 the year before commencement.

Audition Requirements

Wind, Brass and String:

Technical Work - Two Scales of own choice to demonstrate range, tone and technique.

Prepared Piece - Piece of own choice. A short sight-reading excerpt will be supplied in the audition.

Percussionists: Should also include a demonstration on a tuned instrument and snare drum. Any students interested in playing in Stage Band should also audition on a drum kit.

Auditioned Choral: Singers do not need to prepare any repertoire. The audition will involve a group warm up and learning a canon to prepare with a partner.

Audition Venue

Clayfield College Music Department, near Circular Drive, 23 Gregory Street, Clayfield.

Please return to enrol@clayfield.qld.edu.au by Friday 11 November 2016.

Ensemble Audition Form(All students wishing to audition for a place in a band or string group or Canzona/Ciao Bella)

“ I would teach children music, physics and philosophy; but more importantly music; for in the patterns of music and all the arts, are the keys to learning.”

Plato

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23 Gregory Street, Clayfield QLD 4011 PO Box 387, Clayfield QLD 4011

For general information please contact:

Ph: 07 3262 0262 email: info@clayfield.qld.edu.au www.clayfield.qld.edu.au

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