Lesson fees

Band Fees: $190 plus gst per term

Pair Lessons: $315 plus gst per term (dependant on availability)

Private Lessons: $445 plus gst per term

Rehearsal and Lesson schedule

 Band rehearsals:

 Wednesday morning @7.45am

 Lessons:  students attend either a private or shared lesson on Wednesdays during school 

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Instrument Hire

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Instrument purchase

Dependant on instrument and whether new or 2^nd hand

Percussion Mallet pack (percussionists only)

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Flute

The flute is the highest member of the woodwind family. The initial stages of learning the flute can be quite challenging compared to other instruments however once this hurdle is achieved it is a very enjoyable instrument. Flautists often play the melody line in concert bands

Alto Saxophone

The alto saxophone is a relatively easy instrument to progress quickly on.It is played in both concert bands and jazz bands. It is also a woodwind instrument.



Clarinet

The clarinet is a woodwind instrument. The clarinet is much needed in a concert band and most bands have many more clarinets than other instruments. It is relatively easy to get started on and enjoys some great melodic parts.

Tenor Saxophone

The tenor saxophone is a larger and lower instrument than the alto saxophone and requires a larger hand stretch.



Bass Clarinet

The Bass Clarinet can be chosen as a stand alone instrument or may be played by a Bb clarinet student with a good hand stretch. It has a wonderfully full bass sound and supports the lower end of the band.



Trumpet

The trumpet is the highest instrument in the brass family. It provides a wonderfully strong and vibrant melody line in many concert band ensembles.



Euphonium/Baritone

The Baritone is essentially just a more compact version of the Euphonium, which sounds a little closer to a trombone.
The Euphonium is for most students, the easiest brass instrument to play. It’s sound is deep, rich and warm.

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar is quite an easy instrument to learn and provides a great support to the bass line of the ensemble.

Trombone

Trombone is a wonderful instrument to learn. It provides a strong bass line for the band and is lots of fun.

Tuba

Tuba is the lowest member of the brass family and is a very important part of the concert band. It is lots of fun to play and relatively easy despite its size.

Percussion

Percussionist learn to play many instruments including;
Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Timpani, Cymbals, Auxiliary Percussion (Triangle, Tambourine etc) and Drum Kit. Good Percussionist also learn Mallet Percussion (Xylophone, Glockenspiel etc)