Instrumental Music Program

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMS

At Belair Primary School, Instrumental Music Brass, Woodwind, Percussion and String lessons are offered. The program is publicly funded and teachers are allocated by Instrumental Music (IM), Department for Education. Instrumental lessons are in small groups with instruments able to be hired through the school at a specified hire fee.

String Program:

At Belair Primary School Violin, Viola, Cello and String Ensemble are offered. Students are eligible to apply from year 3 onward. Through the IM Program, students have access to many performance opportunities, including in-school Assemblies, IM workshops and School based and IM concerts. As students progress, they also have the opportunity to audition for the IM Central School Ensemble group Primary Schools String Orchestra (PSSO) and the Primary Schools Music Festival Orchestra (PSMF).

Percussion, Brass and Woodwind Programs:

Recently Belair PS has begun a brass and woodwind program for students in years 4, 5 & 6. Percussion has now also been offered. Students from Year 4 onwards can register interest for the program with Years 5/6 students having first preference. Through the IM Program, students have access to many performance opportunities, including in-school Assemblies, IM workshops and School based and IM concerts. As students progress, they also have the opportunity to audition for various IM Central Ensemble groups including the SA Schools Concert Band and the Primary Schools Music Festival Orchestra (PSMF).

Students involved in music programs are given opportunities to perform to an audience throughout the year.