Introduction by Head of Primary Music Nik Glass

Music Performance at IGS (for Year 4 2021)

All you need to know about the IGS Instrumental Program 

Music Explorer- Brendan Gill

This option is suitable for:

  • Students who do not wish to learn a new instrument
  • Students who are unable to attend morning sessions
  • These students will have the opportunity to perform with other groups in the Instrumental Program during the year.

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Training Band with Sarah Travis

These sessions include small group instrumental lessons and a Training Band Ensemble rehearsal. 

This option is suitable for:

  • Students who wish to commence learning a band instrument
  • Students who can commit to the weekly morning session EVERY Tuesday at 7.30am
  • Students who can practise five times per week
  • Students who can commit to performances as per the Music Events calendar published in Term 1, 2021.

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Strings with Fiona Goodhew

Beginner strings

These sessions include small group lessons and a Beginner String Ensemble rehearsal. When sufficient progress is made, students will become members of Sarasate Strings. 

This option is suitable for:

  • Students who wish to commence learning double bass, cello, viola or violin
  • Students who have learned or are currently learning piano or guitar
  • Students who can commit to the weekly morning session EVERY Tuesday at 7.30am
  • Students who can practise five times per week.
  • Students who can commit to performances as per the Music Events calendar published in Term 1, 2021.

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Continuer strings

Thursday: 7.30am to 8.30am (Paganini Players) 

OR

Friday:  7.30am to 8.30am (Sarasate Strings) 

(N.B. Assessment for placement in one of these ensembles is done late November 2020)

AND

Tuesday: 2.35pm to 3.35pm (String Extension activities)   

This option is suitable for:

  • Students who are currently having private tuition on double bass, cello, viola or violin
  • Students who wish to extend their performance skills through small ensemble and chamber group rehearsals
  • Students who can commit to the weekly morning rehearsal EVERY Tuesday or Thursday at 7.30am
  • Students who can practise five times per week
  • Students who can commit to performances as per the Music Events calendar published in Term 1, 2021.

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Violin - Ursula Luxton

Viola - Ursula Luxton

Cello - James Beck

Double Bass - Will Hansen

Flute - Ewa Kowalski

Oboe - Joshua Ning

Clarinet - Sam Dong

Saxophone - Gabba Wright

Trumpet - Sam Vail

French Horn - Andy

Trombone - Ben Herily

Euphonium - Ben

Tuba - Sam Vail

Bass Guitar - Siebe Pogson

Drums and Percussion - Matt Moore

Keyboard - Gabba Wright