Music

Kurnai College offers all students the opportunity to engage in a vibrant and dynamic music program.

The program caters for students of varying abilities and interests, providing a wide range of learning and performance opportunities. Instrumental tuition is available on a variety of instruments, including woodwind, brass, percussion, voice, strings and piano. In Year 7, students participate in a semester of classroom music, where they learn to read, write, and perform music.

Elective music subjects are offered in Years 9 and 10, allowing students to further develop their musicianship in preparation for VCE Music Performance (Units 1–4). In Year 9, the Project Music class provides students with the opportunity to explore music industry skills, including performance, occupational health and safety practices and sound engineering.

Students participate in a range of groups, including the College choir, concert band, and several contemporary ensemble groups.

Throughout the year, students showcase their talents at events such as the annual primary schools tour, Kurnai’s Got Talent, College soirees and concerts, as well as various community performances.


Enrolment – $100.00 annual fee ($25 per term)

Instrument Hire Fee – $100 annual fee

This also covers the cost of additional materials provided to students – manuscript book, display book, and instrument specific text.
 

Class Structure

  • Classes occur once a week during the school day
  • Length of classes is 60 minutes
  • Class time rotates every week
  • Classes can be individual or in small groups
  • Rehearsals occur weekly, either during a class time or after school.

Enrolment Process

  1. Complete an Expression of Interest form (contact the general office)
  2. Parent/guardian will be contacted when their child has been successful in receiving a position in the program
  3. An Instrumental Contract will be sent to parent/guardian
  4. The contract and payment will need to be returned to the general office within two weeks. Payment options are available – please contact the general office for details
  5. Classes will commence.