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

Program includes:

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:


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:


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 $100 per term.

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


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


Program includes:


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 $100 per term.

Choral Program

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

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

Program includes:

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 - Friday 12:45pm-1:20pm


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


Program includes:


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:


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:


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

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: 

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 at the commencement of the 2024 school year.

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