CRCCS will be launching an exciting new-look Instrumental Music and Concert Band Program in Semester 2. We have been offering tuition on voice, piano, guitar and drums for some years now. This will be expanded to include flute, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone and drums/percussion. We will be only one of two schools in the region offering a comprehensive Concert Band/Instrumental Music Program.

Families with students who are currently having lessons at the College are asked to complete the re-enrolment form which will be sent to you by your child’s Instrumental Music Teacher and return it to the College by Friday 23 July to Reception or via email to music@crccs.vic.edu.au.

A video demonstration of the new instruments on offer is attached to this article, it is recommended that parents watch it with their son or daughter. Students will have the opportunity to try each of the instruments they nominate (3 preferences are required) in the first few weeks of term three to match the instrument best suited (we will try to accommodate their first preference), with COVID-safe protocols around instrument sterilisation.

Students in the new Concert Band Program will receive a weekly small-group lesson, as well as participating in a weekly Beginner Band rehearsal where students start preparing ensemble pieces for performances. All instruments will be available for hire through the College at competitive rates (except for guitar and keyboard). Students will be provided with a Tutor Book and Music Record Book at their first lesson by the College.

Lesson and instrument hire charges for all instruments are outlined below; families will be invoiced for lesson charges by their Instrumental Teacher (initial enrolment is based on a semester). A minimum of 3 weeks’ notice is required for discontinuing lessons (week 8 of a 10-week term) in writing to music@crccs.vic.edu.au.

Parents hiring an instrument will receive a hire agreement with all terms and conditions, which will need to be completed prior to the instrument being released to the student. Hire charges will be placed on your school account.

Parents of new instrumental students in Years 7 to 10 are invited to complete an application form via this link, Families will then receive an enrolment form via email which will need to be completed, sighed and returned to the College to Reception or via return email to music@crccs.vic.edu.au.

Application forms through the link above are due by Friday 16 July, and enrolment/re-enrolment forms are due by Friday 23 July. Applications received after this date will be processed and placed on a waiting list with students commencing as soon as a place becomes available (lesson charged will reflect the starting point in the term).

Lessons are offered on a small group basis in Years 7 to 10 except for voice and piano where only individual lessons are available. Students have the option of changing to individual lessons in Years 8 to 10.

Please contact Dr Chris McGillen, Head of Music Performance, with any questions or queries.