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Aberfoyle Park High School Music 2021
INTRODUCTION COURSE OVERVIEW
The purpose of this publication is to inform all new Students wishing to commence or continue learning
students, including current Year 7 students and their an ensemble instrument and participate in music
parents, of the music courses, instrumental music ensembles should nominate for our full year Music
program and ensembles available in the APHS Music Specialist Program. The performance-based courses
Program. provide students with access to free, small group
Studying music provides opportunities for the instrumental lessons. Students participate in year
development of creativity, critical thinking, level ensemble rehearsals and performances, study
persistence, resilience, self-discipline, identity, the theory of music, learn basic keyboard, aural and
connection and confidence. It also helps students to composition skills, engage in music technology
develop quality life skills such as organisation, self- projects and explore musical styles and history
discipline, time management, patience, tolerance, through practical music-making. There is a large
communication, commitment, team work and emphasis on the practical application of musical
leadership - skills transferrable across study, work skills. Technology is incorporated, making use of
and social environments. student’s iPads and our dedicated Performing Arts
iMac Computer Suite and software such as Sibelius,
This is achieved through experiences that encourage
Auralia, Musition and Garageband.
collaboration and creative problem-solving, the
acquisition of skills, knowledge and understanding, YEAR 8 (Music Specialist - Full Year Program)
and the development of aesthetic awareness. This subject caters for both the beginning musician
and those with prior musical knowledge. It is
designed for students who wish to commence or
HISTORY
continue learning an ensemble instrument.
Aberfoyle Park High School has a proud and The course is delivered in 4 lessons per week.
successful music program since the inception of the Students participate in Year 8 Ensemble rehearsals
school. and performances, are introduced to basic keyboard
It has one of the largest music programs in the public playing, engage in music technology projects, study
school system outside of the Specialist Interest Music the theory of music and develop aural awareness.
Centres. We offer a broad curriculum, which exposes Students have tuition on an ensemble instrument
students to many styles of music through a strong either at school in a 30-minute small group lesson
performance-based program. during school hours or they learn privately.
Commitment to perform in one o f t h e evening
The music students at Aberfoyle are a very
performances is expected each semester.
supportive group, who enjoy each other’s company.
They work hard to further their skills and the YEAR 8 (Music General)
reputation of the school through their music. Students who do not undertake the full year Music–
Students are exposed to music in the classroom Specialist course complete the compulsory Arts
setting as well as many regularly committing to co- rotation that includes a 10-week course in each of
curricular ensembles to extend their learning, the following: Music General (no instrumental
including: tuition), Visual Art, Drama and Dance.
Concert Band YEAR 9/10 (Music Specialist)*
Students can continue their study of music and
Big Band
further develop their instrumental playing by
Choir continuing with instrumental lessons and playing in
String Ensemble class and co-curricular ensembles. They continue to
Percussion Ensemble study theory, aural, aspects of music history, musical
styles and elementary composition, and engage in
These ensembles rehearse after school or at lunch music technology projects.
times and regularly perform in prestigious SA Arts
*Selection of this subject requires the student to have
venues. International and country tours and entry in
previous knowledge of music through the study of it in
competitions such as the James Morrison
Year 8 Music Specialist, or previous lessons outside of the
“Generations in Jazz” National Big Band school. It is advised to speak to Mr Kammermann if
Championships and ABODA Competition provide choosing this without previously learning music.
fabulous musical and personal growth opportunities
for our music students.
SACE Stage 1 and Stage 2 Music Subjects
In the senior years of secondary school, the various complement and support the learning. Students can
music courses offered within SACE such as Music also participate in a variety of co-curricular
Performance - Solo, Music Performance – Ensemble ensembles, once they attain a suitable note reading
and Music Explorations, are designed and structured and technical standard.
to suit specific interests and areas of study within
Students indicate their instrument preferences on
the music subject. Students select the components
the Music Nomination Form and we endeavour to
that reflect their individual strengths and interests.
give students one of their highest preferences. We
have a limited allocation of the Department’s
INSTRUMENT SELECTION instrumental lessons for each instrument type and
the viability, balance and effectiveness of our
New students to Aberfoyle Park High School who
school’s ensemble program i s c o n s i d e r e d
undertake the Year 8 Music Specialist Full Year
when making these decisions. However, Year 7
Program learn an ensemble instrument. The school
students intending to continue their current study
can provide tuition in the following instruments:
of an instrument privately can choose to nominate
Flute the study of a different instrument at school.
Clarinet If you are unfamiliar with a particular instrument,
Saxophone - Alto or Tenor please make contact with the Music staff so the
Trumpet instrument can be explained or demonstrated.
Trombone Year 7 students nominating for the Music Specialist
program will be involved in introductory music
Violin - continuers only
sessions at the beginning of Year 8. These sessions
Viola - continuers only have been useful in confirming students’
Cello - continuers only instrumental preferences and often identify
Percussion - drum kit, tuned and untuned* “instrument-specific” potential and suitability
amongst some incoming students. Confirmation of
Electric Bass* instruments will then be communicated within the
*Please note that positions for Percussion and Electric first fe w weeks of the beginni ng o f the school
Bass are limited. In 2020, there were 72 Year 8 Music year.
students in total, and 8 positions for Electric Bass, and 14
positions available for Percussion. Preference is given to All Year 8 students also learn basic keyboard skills
students who have been learning these instruments in within the Music Specialist curriculum as well as
primary school through Instrumental lessons where the their ensemble instrument. Voice, guitar and piano
reading of traditional music notation is taught (not Tab). tuition are not available through the school,
Students benefit most from our school’s music however many students sing in the school choir and
program by learning one of these instruments. Year make private vocal, guitar or piano lesson
level ensemble rehearsals in Years 8 to 10 constitute arrangements outside of school hours.
the major focus of the learning programs, with New students’ access to instrumental lessons and
theory, aural and composition tasks designed to music at other year levels is by negotiation with the
Director of Music and the Wellbeing Leaders.
Previous study of an instrument and note reading is
generally required.What commitments are required?
COSTS Students need to undertake regular and substantial
Students choosing to undertake Music in Years 9 to instrument practice, approximately 30 minutes a
12 are required to pay the annual Music Program fee day, and attend their instrumental lessons weekly.
($230 in 2021). Students in co-curricular ensembles need to avoid
other commitments such as part-time work, on
The fee structure is set by the school’s Finance rehearsal nights and attend the few out of school
Committee and endorsed by the APHS Governing hours’ performances scheduled throughout the
Council to ensure it is fair for all students. This fee year.
can be paid by instalments.
How are classes organised?
If students f r o m Year 8 to 12 need to hire an In instrumental lessons, students are grouped with
instrument, they can do this privately or another other students of similar ability. In class music
option is through the school. Instruments hired lessons, students work at individual theory levels,
through the school are hired for a minimum of one representative of their knowledge. In some cases
term and cost $72.50 per term. students may be accelerated. This is done in
Students involved in ensemble performances may consultation with the parents, student, Wellbeing
also incur a $10 bus fee for transport to external Leaders and Music teachers.
concert venues. Is there a pathway that includes Music study
within the SACE at APHS?
NOMINATION PROCESS There have been strong numbers of students that
study music as part of their SACE at APHS. In both
Year 7 students wishing to participate in the Music SACE Stage 1 and Stage 2, Year 11 a n d 12,
Specialist Program will need to complete the Music students undertake single units or a combination
Specialist Nomination Form 2021 which will be of the various Music units that best fit their skills,
included in APHS application packs later this year. abilities, interests and post-secondary pathways.
These will need to be returned to Aberfoyle Park Some of our past students have gone on to study
High School by Friday 28 August 2020. Bachelor of Music degrees at the Elder
Any questions regarding the Nomination Form or the Conservatorium, University of Adelaide. Other
Music Program at APHS should be addressed to: students have taken another music path through
Steve Kammermann study at TAFE and many still enjoy music through
Senior Leader – Visual and Performing Arts their involvement in Community Bands.
Director of Music What are the other costs?
Email: steve.kammermann@aphs.sa.edu.au Students need to purchase tutor books/repertoire
pieces as determined by their instrumental teacher
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS and minor equipment/spares associated with their
instrument such as reeds, strings, valve oil etc.
How many students do music?
Currently we have approximately 180 Music Program Students in the co-curricular ensembles are required
to purchase a black performance shirt.
students in Years 8 to 12.
Students in the co-curricular ensembles are
encouraged to participate in music tours organised.
The APHS Choir performing at Elder HallYou can also read
