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TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOLMUSIC INSTRUMENTAL TUITION HANDBOOK

2TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOLMUSIC INSTRUMENTAL TUITION HANDBOOKTable of ContentsIntroduction 3Instrumental Lessons 3Number of Lessons 3Enrolment 3Re-enrolment 3Lessons and Attendance 3Punctuality 4Cancellation 4Rental of Trinity Grammar School Instruments 4Changing Instruments 4Music Diary 4Theory and Musicianship 4Performing Groups 5Studio Concerts 6Dress for Performing Groups 6Music Staff 7

3TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOLMUSIC INSTRUMENTAL TUITION HANDBOOKIntroductionMusic at Trinity Grammar School takes the form of a rich and variedprogramme both in terms of student participation and content.Included in the programme are vocal and instrumental performances,some of which take place outside the normal school timetable. Forstudents who show a particular aptitude, tuition in orchestral, band,vocal and other instruments is available as an enrichment of the formalacademic curriculum. For exceptionally talented instrumentalists aninvitation to join the Academy of Music may be made.Instrumental LessonsIndividual and group lessons are available on the followinginstruments:StringsViolin | Viola | Cello | Double Bass | GuitarEnrolmentStudents wishing to enrol in the Instrumental Music Programme forthe first time should complete an “Enrolment for New Students Form”.These are enclosed in this booklet as a centre pull-out or from theMusic Department Office. Demand for places in the programmecould exceed availability and it is recommended that you lodge theenrolment form as soon as possible.Fees• Fees are set annually based on the recommended fee for privatemusic teacher in New South Wales. These fees will be charged inarrears with the School Tuition at the end of each term• Failure to pay fees will result in tuition being discontinued.• Students entering the programme after the beginning of a term willbe billed accordingly.WoodwindFlute | Oboe | Clarinet | Bassoon | SaxophoneBrassTrumpet | French Horn | Trombone | Euphonium | TubaPercussionMallet Percussion | Timpani | Drum KitKeyboardPiano | Electric Keyboard | Pipe OrganVocalAll voicesNumber of LessonsA minimum of sixteen half-hour lessons will be given by InstrumentalTeachers during the course of a semester. However, generally thenumber of lessons will reflect the number of weeks in each term.Lessons and Attendance• Teachers will issue a full term’s lesson timetable at the beginningof each term to enable students to have prior knowledge of theircommitment regarding lessons. At Summer Hill the times for allstudents will rotate on a weekly basis. Fixed lesson times willapply in the Preparatory School and the Junior School.• Students who are already enrolled in the Instrumental TuitionProgramme will automatically be re-enrolled at the beginningof the new calendar year unless written notice of cancellation isreceived no later than 31st December, prior to the commencementof the new year• It is the responsibility of both parents and students to consult thelesson timetable and to know when the first lesson is scheduled.It is not the responsibility of teachers to collect students from theirclassrooms.• The Instrumental Teacher personally, or in an emergency theMusic Department, must be contacted prior to the commencementof the school day if a student is to be absent from school for anyreason (illness, family reasons, etc.) If this is not done, the lessonwill be charged and not made up.• At Summer Hill, the Music Department Secretary can be contactedon 9581 6042, or 9581 6000. For students at Strathfield thecontact number is 9642 8655.• Students who wish to change their lesson time because of a clashwith excursions or exams, must contact the teacher personally tomake new arrangements. If possible, this contact should be madea week in advance; students not doing so will be charged for themissed lesson.• Lessons missed through the absence of a teacher will be madeup, if this is not possible, no charge will be made on the next feestatement.• Lessons missed through forgetfulness on the part of the studentwill be charged and not made up.

4TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOLMUSIC INSTRUMENTAL TUITION HANDBOOKPunctualityPunctuality is important to the successful operation of theInstrumental Tuition Programme. Students who are habitually late orfrequently miss lessons for frivolous reasons may be removed fromthe programme Students must sign in at the Music Reception beforetheir lesson begins.CancellationIt should be clearly understood by all parents and students thatenrolment for instrumental lessons is for one year unless extenuatingcircumstances apply. Requests for cancellation of enrolment shouldbe made directly to the Director of Music. Notice in writing will thenbe required four weeks prior to the end of the term or semester.Rental of a Trinity Grammar SchoolInstrumentOver a number of years Trinity Grammar School has built up a stockof instruments available for rent. These instruments are available ata nominal rental payable per term for a period of one year only. Forpurchase or hire of instruments at the end of the rental period, or ifa rental instrument is not available, the Music Department is able toprovide advice on brands of instruments suitable for students andassistance in obtaining competitive prices, or information relating tocommercial hire schemes.The following instruments are available for rent:Woodwind Brass StringsFlute Trumpet ViolinOboe Cornet ViolaClarinet Trombone CelloAlto Saxophone French Horn Double BassTenor Saxophone EuphoniumBaritone Saxophone TubaBassoonLOSS OR DAMAGEAll instruments owned by the School or privately owned must beinsured by the user. The Music Department will not take responsibilityfor loss or damage whether on or off the School property.Changing InstrumentsThis can be arranged during any term for lessons to start at thebeginning of the next term. A term’s notice is required if a student ischanging from one instrumental teacher to another. Please contactthe Director of Music if you wish to request change of instrument.Music DiaryAt the commencement of each year, all students in the InstrumentalMusic Programme will be given a Music Diary. These are availablefrom the Music Department office. Apart from the week’s homework,this book provides the means of communication between the teacher,the student and parents. Parents are asked to sign this book on aweekly basis.Staff, students and parents should note the following: Practicetimes must be written in the Music Diary by students. This willbe checked by the teacher at the following lesson. It is importantthat parents read the Music Diary in order to monitor the student’spractice and progress, as well as the number of lessons attended.Students must bring the Music Diary to lessons.Theory and MusicianshipDetails can be obtained from the Music Department Office.• Requests and arrangements for the rental of these instrumentsshould be made in writing to the Music Department Office.• An “Instrumental Rental Contract” must be signed in order for anystudent to play a school owned instrument.• Pianos, Keyboards, Percussion Instruments and Guitars are notavailable for rent.

5TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOLMUSIC INSTRUMENTAL TUITION HANDBOOKPerforming GroupsA large number of performing groups rehearse within the MusicDepartment each week. Some of these groups rehearse throughoutthe year while others meet for defined “rehearsal seasons”.The Trinity Grammar School Music Groups include:BandOrchestralChoralChamberOtherPreparatory School Concert BandTraining Band (Prep)Junior School Concert BandJunior School Training BandIntermediate Concert BandConcert BandSymphonic Wind Band / Marching BandBig BandJunior School Vivaldi String EnsembleJunior School Intermezzo StringsPreparatory StringsPreparatory Chamber OrchestraTraining Strings (Preparatory)Intermediate String OrchestraSerenataSinfoniettaSymphony OrchestraJunior School ChoirPreparatory Trinity SingersTrinity CanticusSchola CantorumChapel ChoirTrinity ChoraleString EnsemblesBrass EnsemblesWoodwind EnsemblesPercussion EnsemblesGuitar EnsemblesAcademy EnsemblesRock / GroupsAll students having instrumental lessons, or studying music as anelective subject, are expected to be in at least one of these groups.Membership of the senior groups is usually by invitation following anaudition.

6TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOLMUSIC INSTRUMENTAL TUITION HANDBOOKStudio Concerts/Evenings of MusicDuring each Semester concerts are held to provide opportunitiesfor students to perform as a Soloist. In these concerts parents andfriends are invited to hear student performances in a relaxed andcomfortable environment.Dress for Performing GroupsDress required by members of these groups is as follows:Senior School GroupsDaytime Performances: Normal school uniform. (blazers as perseasonal dress rules).Evening Performances: Long sleeved white shirt with School ties.Marching Band will always perform in full Band uniform includinghelmets.Chapel Choir: for all services choir robes are required.Preparatory and Junior School GroupsDaytime Performances: Normal school uniformEvening Performances: Normal school uniform. Trinity GrammarSchool winter uniform and white shirts for concerts.Please note: All Prep and Junior School boys performing with aSenior School Group are required to wear long sleeved white shirtsand the black bow tie as directed. Shorts and uniform long socks arepermissible for these boys.

7TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOLMUSIC INSTRUMENTAL TUITION HANDBOOKMUSIC staffMr Philip PrattDirector of Music M.Ed. (C.N.A.A.), Cert. Ed. (Exeter),A.L.C.M. (London), M.A.C.EMrs Sheryl SouthwoodDirector of Preparatory School, Music Master Teacher andMusic Liaison (6-7)D.S.C.M (Hons.), L.Mus.A.Mr Peter FoxHead of Junior School MusicB.T.P. (Hons. 1), (UNSW), A.Mus.A.Mr Christopher AschmanBand MasterB.Mus. Dip. Ed.Ms Kate MorganHead of StringsMr Ronald ThomasMaster of Chamber MusicMrs Tricia Hooi-CrispeCo-ordinator of WoodwindB.Mus. B.Mus.(Syd.), F.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., L.Mus.A., A.Mus.AMr William HenryWoodwind/Jazz SpecialistB.A. (Hons.), M.Mus., LRAMMiss Sylvia WongClassroom Music TeacherB.Mus.Ed. (Hon.), (Syd), M.MusMr B DimitrievskiB.Mus, A.Mus.A., A.D.M.T., Dip. EdMr G KindaM.A. (Piano), B. Teach UWSMs F HillB.Mus (Perf) (Hons), M.Arts Screen Comp.Mr Robert PreroB.Mus. (Tasmania), Teacher’s CertificateMrs Emma MacraeB.Ed (Secondary Music)., A.Mus.AMrs Ludmila Yaroshevich-PalmerCelloDip.Mus.(USSR), A. Mus., A. SingingMrs Valeria KorjenevskiViolin/ViolaB. Mus.(Minsk)Mr Andrew Del RiccioBrass TeacherM.Mus.(UBC), Grad.Dip. Mus, B.Mus (Syd)Mrs Barbara FoxExecutive Assistant - Part TimeMs Gaye ThomasExecutive Assistant - Part Time

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Instrumental MusicEnrolment Form9TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOLMUSIC INSTRUMENTAL TUITION HANDBOOK!Please complete this form for a new enrolment in the Instrumental Music Programme.Before your son can commence music lessons, this enrolment form must be returned to the Music Department Office.Student’s SurnameParent’s NameStudent’s Given NameParent’s EmailHouseAddressStudent No. Year Class (Prep Only)SuburbPost CodeTelephone (home)Telephone (work)Instrument 1Instrument 2Approx AMEB grade achievedApprox AMEB grade achievedDo you own your own instrumentDo you own your own instrumentBrand and Serial NumberBrand and Serial NumberTeacher (office use only)Teacher (office use only)Please enrol my/our son in the Instrumental Music Programme.I/We have read and understood the Music Handbook and agree to enrol my/our son for a period of one year and to pay the fees as set out in theTrinity Grammar School Tuition Statement.I/We also agree that our son will regularly attend rehearsals and performances of at least one musical performing group as recommended by hisinstrumental teacher.SignatureDateOfffice Use OnlyDatabase Teacher Bursar

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