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Instrumental Music Services to Schools - A Guide

Introduction

Music is one of the five art forms within the Arts Learning Area. It contributes to both the overarching outcomes and the four Arts-specific outcomes of the Curriculum Framework and the specialised study of instrumental music further enhances student learning in music.

The School of Instrumental Music provides instrumental music services to nearly 400 government primary and secondary schools, reaching more than 10,000 students from Years 3 to 12. In addition to weekly small group instrumental lessons, students have opportunities to participate in enrichment music activities which combine students working collaboratively across year levels and with students from other schools.

The School of Instrumental Music welcomes constructive feedback that enables it to improve its service.

THE ROLE OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN SCHOOLS

  • A Brief Rationale for Music Education
  • Music in the Curriculum
  • Relationship of Instrumental and Classroom Music

HOW ARE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SERVICES DELIVERED?

  • Instrumental Music in the District and School Cluster
  • Personnel at the School of Instrumental Music
  • Continuity of Musical Education
  • Beginning or Reviewing a Program
  • Communication between Instrumental Music Teachers and Schools
  • Teaching Space
  • Class Organisation
  • Disruptions to the Teaching Program

STUDENT SELECTION AND STUDENT COMMITMENT

  • Criteria for Selection
  • Selection Procedures
  • Timeline
  • Commitment to Work
  • Student Contract

PROVISION OF INSTRUMENTS

  • Which instruments at what stage?
  • Instrument Loans
  • Opening hours at the Instrumental Store
  • Loan agreements and their operation
  • Keeping track of loan instruments
  • Collection of instrument charge and refunds
  • Privately owned instruments
  • Issue of Instruments
  • Return of Instruments
  • Exchange of Instruments
  • Transfer of Instruments
  • Maintenance of SIM instruments
  • Transport of SIM instruments

THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CURRICULUM

  • Years 3-10
  • Years 11-12
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Integration

MONITORING, ASSESSING AND REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS

  • The Curriculum Framework
  • Reporting - Current Practice
  • The Primary Certificate
  • Monitoring unsatisfactory progress

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS

  • Ensemble Participation
  • Festivals
  • Showcase Performance Opportunities

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: A SUMMARY