Diana Springford – Head of Music

Here, and on our portal page, you will find announcements about our busy Music program, so please check in regularly. 

The Extra-Curricular Music Program is now in full swing. You will find the rehearsal schedule here for all our ensembles and choirs. On the second tab of the spreadsheet, you will find ensemble descriptions and the level expected to join.

Those interested in playing their instrument or singing as part of a group should get involved, especially if you want to be eligible for Music Camp in Term 2. If you are concerned that you have missed out, please look at the Extra-Curricular Music tile on the Portal.

If this page doesn’t answer your questions, please email Ms Springford.

Please visit our Music Portal Page for information about:

• Private Music Tuition (beginning and discontinuing)
• Ensemble and Choir membership for K-12 students
• Infant Strings Program (ISP) for K-2
• Performance opportunities
• Borrowing an orchestral instrument

Private Music Tuition and Infant Strings Program

Thank you to those who have already advised us of changes to private tuition and Infant Strings Program enrolments for next term. The deadline for new enrolments, notification of changes or intention to discontinue for Term 2, is today. All students currently receiving private music tuition and students in Years K-2 who are currently participating in the Infant Strings Program will be automatically re-enrolled into tutor schedules for Term 2 along with students commencing lessons for the first time. T

o enrol or discontinue please visit our  Music Portal Page and use the links to the relevant online forms. Formal notification of intention to discontinue must be received now to avoid being committed to the full term of lessons and liable for fees. Please contact music@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au  if you have any questions.  

The schedules for Term 2, 2022 will be created at the end of term and emailed during April term break.

Music Department Instagram page 

Please follow us and ensure your Instagram account is set to private and your name is visible, so we know who you are.

Now is the time to get involved in our Music Competition. Anyone who sings or plays an instrument is eligible for the performance component. For anyone who composes music or writes songs, you can enter the composition component. All entrants get House Points. Please see our separate article for more information.

Coming soon! – Music Camp 2022
Please turn to the separate article in Ma Nishma.