MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
The Music Department welcomes present and new students to the Bellarine campus in 2017. The following information is regarding instrumental tuition and ensemble rehearsals for all students currently learning and commencing instrumental lessons, and for current ensemble members and those wishing to join ensembles.
MUSIC LESSONS:
-Instrumental tuition will have commenced by the end of week 2. Instrumental teachers will make contact with families prior to the first lesson.
-For students wanting to learn an instrument, Blue Instrumental Tuition forms are available from the Student Office or music department.
-Lessons are published on the Student Portal/Seqta Home Page 2 days in advance and students are encouraged to use Outlook/email for effective communication with Instrumental teachers.
ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS:
-Ensembles will begin in Week 2. New students who are currently learning instruments are encouraged to contact the ensemble directors or Classroom Music Staff listed below for more information.
ENSEMBLE |
DAY AND TIME |
VENUE |
STAFF |
STAFF CONTACT |
OTHER INFORMATION |
Bellarine Keyboard Ensemble |
Monday 8.00 – 8.45am |
Bellarine Music Classroom |
Ms Kath Cameron |
For students who are learning the piano. |
|
Bellarine Novice Concert Band |
Tuesday 8.00 – 8.45am |
Rehearsal Room |
Mr Sean Rankin Ms Jacqui Robins |
Students learning brass, woodwind or percussion will be invited to join this ensemble once they have reached a suitable level on their instrument |
|
Bellarine Theory Class |
Tuesday 8.00 – 8.45am |
Bellarine Music Classroom |
Ms Brighid Mantelli |
Music theory tuition for students who are learning an instrument. |
|
Bellarine Guitar Ensemble |
Tuesday 8.00- 8.45am |
Bellarine Music Classroom |
Mr Ivan Bilic |
An ensemble for Bellarine campus guitar students |
|
Bellarine Concert Band |
Tuesday 3.45 – 5.15pm |
Rehearsal Room |
Mr Sean Rankin Ms Sharon Kelly |
Students learning brass, woodwind or percussion will be invited to join this ensemble once they have developed performance skills beyond a novice level. |
|
Bellarine Stage Band |
Wednesday 8.00 – 8.45am |
Rehearsal Room |
Mr Ben Anderson |
Music be a member of the campus concert band. |
|
Bellarine Middle School Choir |
Wednesday 3.45 – 4.45pm |
Auditorium |
Mrs Kirstin Camm - Bartle |
The choir is non auditioned based, Years 5-9. |
|
Bellarine Junior School Strings |
Thursday 8.00 – 8.45am |
Rehearsal Room |
Mr Martin DeMarte Mrs Lesley Walters |
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Bellarine Middle School Strings |
Friday 8.00 – 8.50am |
Rehearsal Room |
Mr Martin DeMarte Mr Olivier Bonnici |
STAFF CONTACTS:
Please feel free to contact Music Staff above or Music Admin (music.admin@ccg.vic.edu.au) if you have any queries or simply need help/advice in getting started on your musical journey.
Ms. Sharon Kelly.