Instrumental music
Why participate
Music is an unique and integral part of life. It has the capacity to inspire all students' creativity and imagination, engage them in the art of expression, immerse them in a language and history that is rich in culture, provide them with opportunities beyond the classroom and excite them about life and learning.
The skills, concepts and attitudes that students acquire as a result of music education benefit them not only during their schooling but also in the years beyond, whatever their chosen career path.
The overarching purpose of our school's Instrumental Music Program is to provide our students with the opportunity to become musicians and experience the expressive qualities of music through learning to play a band or orchestral instrument and to participate in performance ensembles such as concert bands and orchestras.
We are excited to be able to offer our students the opportunity to participate in our band or string program.
Instrumental music lessons at our school
- String instruments - Years 3 and Year 4 in 2024 / 2025 (and any students in Year 5 and 6 who already play and own a string instrument).
- Percussion, Woodwind, Brass - Years 4 and 5 in 2024 / 2025 (and any students in Year 6 who already play and own a band instrument)
- All instruments are available for hire through the school for the first year of tuition.
- Lesson take place during school hours.
Cost
- Queensland is the only state that provides FREE Instrumental Music Tuition. Whilst the lessons are free there are some costs as listed below;
- Instrument Hire Cost - $80 p/a
- Instrumental Music Levy - $30 p/a
Our Music Teachers
The Department of Education employs fully registered teachers to run the instrumental music program in State Schools. These teachers are itinerant and travel to multiple schools. The best method to contact these teachers is via email.
Band: TBA dp@ripleycentralss@eq.edu.au
Strings: Miss Jenna Park jpark732@eq.edu.au
Expression of interest
- Email DP@ripleycentralss.eq.edu.au or visit our administration for more information.