Instrumental Music

Forest Hill College offers an extensive instrumental music program to students.  High quality tuition is available from experienced teachers in the following areas:

     Woodwind - flute, clarinet and saxophone
     Brass - trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba
     Strings - violin, viola, cello and double bass
     Percussion - drums and keyboard percussion

Instrument hire is available through the college.

Students in the program have one group lesson each week and participate in at least one musical ensemble throughout the year.  They have the opportunity to be involved in concerts, soirees, music tours, music competitions, AMEB exams local community performances and music camp.

Ensembles

Students in the instrumental music program have the opportunity to play in the College's bands, orchestras and ensembles.  This involves regular practice sessions and rehearsals and allows students the opportunity to perform at assemblies and concerts throughout the year.

There are many ensembles and bands, giving students a range of musical styles:

Orchestra

Rock Band

Concert Band

Stage Band

Junior Band

Junior String Ensemble

Senior String Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Instrumental Music Development Day

All Year 7 students attend an Instrumental Music Development Day early in term one.  On this day, they are given a chance to hear and view the musical instruments for which tuition is offered at the College.  This gives them a chance to consider if they would like to learn an instrument at the College.  Two weeks later, lessons begin and students become part of a well-established and successful instrumental music program.

Instrumental Music Department

The College's Instrumental Music Program is run by Ms. Cheryl Morrow and supported by dedicated instrumental music teachers.