2025 Redfield Ensembles Program

As part of Redfield’s Music Program, all students from Years 2 to 12 are invited to take part in the College’s band program or choral program. Research shows that learning an instrument or singing in a choir impacts children’s cognitive processing skills, language development, socio-emotional skills and wellbeing. Redfield is proud to offer this program to enrich the development of the whole child. Please discuss the following options with your child and follow the instructions to enrol at the end of the correspondence.

The following information outlines the details associated with each Music Ensemble:

Expand "Band Program ", "Choral Program" or "Strings Program" below for more information.

Band Program

Year 4 Band (compulsory) - Every Friday

Levy - $110 per term which will be invoiced at the end of each term for the annual instrument hire, as well as tuition.

Program includes:

Small group instruction for brass, woodwind or percussion instruments with an instrument specialist each week - Friday (45 mins)
Large ensemble lesson each week - Friday (45 mins)
Sheet music

Instrument servicing for instruments hired from the school

Rehearsals will commence in week 1.

*Please note that enrolment in the Primary Band Program is compulsory for all Year 4 students as it is part of the Music curriculum.

Year 5 Band (compulsory) - Every Friday

Levy - $105 per term which will be invoiced at the end of each term for the annual instrument hire, as well as tuition.

Program includes:

Small group instruction for brass, woodwind or percussion instruments with an instrument specialist each week - Friday (45 mins)
Large ensemble lesson each week - Friday (45 mins)
Sheet music
Instrument servicing for instruments hired from the school

Rehearsals will commence in week 1.

*Please note that enrolment in the Primary Band Program is compulsory for all Year 5 students as it is part of the Music curriculum.

Concert Band - Monday 12:45pm-1:20pm

There are no fees associated with involvement in the Concert Band.

Program includes:

Weekly ensemble rehearsals
Sheet music
Instrument servicing for instruments hired from the school

Rehearsals will commence in week 2.

*Please note that enrolment in the Concert Band is largely restricted to students Year 6 and above, however, on occasions younger students may be invited to audition.

*Students in Year 7 and 8 wishing to audition for the Wind Symphony must continue to be a member of the Concert Band.

*Instrumental hire is available at $105 per term.

Wind Symphony - Monday 3:15pm-4:15pm

There are no fees associated with involvement in the Wind Symphony.

Program includes:

Weekly ensemble rehearsals
Sheet music
Instrument servicing for instruments hired from the school

Rehearsals will commence in week 2.

*Please note that enrolment in the Wind Symphony is largely restricted to Secondary students, however, on occasions Primary students may be invited to audition.

*Students in Year 7 and 8 wishing to audition for the Wind Symphony must continue to be a member of the Concert Band.

*Instrumental hire is available at $105 per term.

Choral Program

Junior Voices - Monday 12:45pm-1:20pm

There are no fees associated with involvement in the Junior Voices.

Program includes:

Weekly ensemble rehearsals
Sheet music when required

Rehearsals will commence in week 2.

*Please note that enrolment in the Junior Voices is restricted to students in Years 2, 3 and 4 only.

Primary Choir - Wednesday 12:45pm-1:20pm

There are no fees associated with involvement in the Primary Choir.

Program includes:

Weekly ensemble rehearsals
Sheet music when required

Rehearsals will commence in week 2.

*Please note that enrolment in the Primary Choir is restricted to students in Years 5 and 6 only.

*Students in the Primary Choir wishing to audition for the Vocal Ensemble must continue to be a member of the Primary Choir.

Vocal Ensemble - Thursday 12:45pm-1:20pm

There are no fees associated with involvement in the Vocal Ensemble.

Program includes:

Weekly ensemble rehearsals
Sheet music when required

Rehearsals will commence in week 2.

*Please note that enrolment in the Vocal Ensemble is restricted to Secondary students, however, students involved in the Primary Choir may also audition.

*Students in the Primary Choir wishing to audition for the Vocal Ensemble must continue to be a member of the Primary Choir.

*Students in the Vocal Ensemble wishing to audition for the Schola must continue to be a member of the Vocal Ensemble.

Schola - Thursday 3:15pm-4:30pm

There are no fees associated with involvement in the Vocal Ensemble.

Program includes:

Weekly ensemble rehearsals
Daily singing at Mass
Sheet music when required

Rehearsals will commence in week 2.

*Please note that enrolment in the Schola is restricted to Secondary students who are also part of the Vocal Ensemble.

*Students in the Vocal Ensemble wishing to audition for the Schola must continue to be a member of the Vocal Ensemble.

Strings Program

The Strings Program will not run for 2025 but may reopen in 2026.

Junior Strings - Monday 10:30am

Levy - Costs will vary depending on the instrument being hired. Parents will be invoiced termly for the instrument hire.

Program includes:

Small group instruction for violins and cellos with an instrument specialist each week - Friday (25 mins)
Instrument Hire
Music book purchase

Rehearsals will commence in week 2.

*Please note that due to limited places for this program, availability is determined on a first come first served basis.

Registration will take place from Term 4 in 2024.

Students and parents should be aware that enrolment in any ensemble is for the full year. This is to ensure that students are given the best possible opportunity to learn new skills and to develop as a team.

Sincerely,
Mr Frank Romeo
Head of Music

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