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An instrument and ensemble for everyone

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Music is an integral part of life at our School, with students encouraged to develop their musical skills through a comprehensive Extracurricular Music Program.

Students begin by building their skills through private instrumental or vocal tuition with specialist music tutors, delivered on a rotational timetable throughout the school day. This learning is complemented by an extensive Musicianship Program that develops music theory, aural skills, composition, and overall musical understanding.

To grow their skills and confidence, the Core Music Ensemble Program provides every student with the opportunity to learn and perform through a diverse range of music groups. Students are encouraged to participate in a core ensemble that matches their year level, instrument skills, or musical interest, to develop musicianship and ensemble skills while building a strong foundation for other pathways as part of the IGS Extracurricular Music Program.

As students progress, participation in a Core Ensemble provides the pathway to auditioned extension opportunities, including chamber groups, jazz ensembles, and contemporary ensembles, allowing them to further develop musical excellence through increasingly challenging performance experiences.

Students receiving specialist tuition are expected to contribute to the creative life of the School through regular participation in the Music Ensembles and Groups Program, sharing their musical talents with the wider school community through rehearsals and performances.

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CORE MUSIC ENSEMBLE PROGRAM

The IGS Core Music Ensemble Program provides students with a sequential learning pathway from Kindergarten to Year 12, where they learn, perform and grow their musical skills through weekly rehearsals. Students develop confidence, music literacy, creativity and ensemble skills while participating in high-quality performance opportunities across the School calendar to build meaningful connections as part of the IGS School Music Community.

Students are encouraged to join the ensemble that best matches their year level, instrument or musical interest, with opportunities to progress as their skills develop through recommendation and audition processes.

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MUSIC EXTENSION PROGRAM

As students progress, a range of auditioned extension ensembles, including chamber groups, jazz ensembles, IGS orchestra and specialist instrumental ensembles, provide additional opportunities for musical challenge and artistic growth. These enrichment pathways build on participation in a Core Ensemble and support students in reaching higher levels of skill and musicianship.

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PRIVATE MUSIC TUITION PROGRAM

Private Music Tuition provides students with the opportunity to develop their instrumental or vocal skills through individual lessons with our team of highly experienced specialist music tutors. Lessons are delivered on a rotating timetable during the school day, enabling students to receive expert, personalised instruction while balancing their academic program.

Through regular tuition, students build strong technical skills, music literacy, creativity and performance confidence at a pace suited to their individual needs. This learning is complemented by the IGS Musicianship and Composition Program, which develops music theory, aural skills, composition and broader musical understanding, ensuring students become well-rounded musicians.

Students undertaking private tuition are expected to reinforce their learning through participation in the IGS Core Music Ensemble Program. Performing alongside other musicians allows students to apply the skills developed in their lessons within ensemble settings, strengthening skills in collaboration, communication and performance, and as active contributors to the creative life of the School.

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