MUSIC
You will need to submit a separate form for each subject/instrument.
Our Performing Arts Department aims to provide a range of co-curricular music tuition and
performance opportunities that cater for a wide diversity of talent and ability levels.
Private and group tuition are offered on a rotational basis during school hours, by highly
qualified and experienced teachers. Students can study music theory, voice, guitar, piano,
strings, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Parents interested in enrolling their child
for Private Music Tuition should complete the attached Enrolment Form.
Ensemble participation strengthens aural and ensemble skills in a creative, social atmosphere.
Students are able to use their skills as members of the various ensembles at IGGS and also as
members of the combined IGS/IGGS ensembles conducted at IGS. Each ensemble is directed by
an experienced conductor and rehearses for approximately one and a half hours each week.
Students are encouraged to participate in a suitable ensemble.
It is anticipated that the following ensembles will be offered in 2015. Final ensembles are
dependent upon student demand.
Junior Grammar
Training Choir
(Years 1 to 3)
Junior Grammar
Choir (Years 3 to 6)
IGGS Chorale
(Years 7 to 12)
Junior Grammar
Dance Troupes
(Years 3 & 4,
Years 5 & 6)
IGGS Cadenza
Flute Choir
IGGS Soloists
IGS/IGGS - Concert
Band
IGGS Clarinet
Ensemble
Junior Grammar/
IGGS Wind Ensemble
IGGS Wind Symphony
IGGS Concerto Strings
IGS/IGGS - Symphonic
Band
IGGS/IGS - String
Ensemble
IGGS Advanced
Dance Troupe
(Years 7 to 12)
Junior Grammar Strings
Ensemble
IGGS Main Dance Troupe
(Years 7 to 12)
Structure of Lessons and Fees
Fees are payable strictly in advance. Remuneration for the teacher is based on an hourly
payment of $65.00 ($32.50 per half hour), as set by the Music Teachers’ Association of
Queensland. Lesson time may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Terms are based on an average length
of 10 weeks, with the student being allocated up to 40 lessons per year. In examination work,
longer lessons are frequently necessary as the examination approaches. Lessons are conducted
on a rotating timetable during the school day to minimise disruption to school work.
Group lessons of 30 minutes duration are offered for beginner students with a maximum of 3
students in each group. It would be expected that students would advance to individual
lessons, based on teacher assessment of the student’s progress, after 6 – 12 months. Payment
for group lessons is $22.00 per student.
Please note: Fees are subject to change.
IGGS/IJGS Resident Music Staff
Mrs Nerida Atkinson
BMus, Bed, AMus, GradDip(IntDesign), MACE
NAtkinson@iggs.qld.edu.au
Teacher in Charge – Music (Ext 296)
Ms Zoe Brecht
MMus, LMusA (Dist) BMus.Perf, AMusA
ZBrecht@iggs.qld.edu.au
Instrumental Music Coordinator
Violin & Viola
Primary Instrumental (Strings)
Conductor – Junior Strings Ensemble,
Concerto Strings Ensemble & IGGS
Soloists
Miss Kelli Torresan
BMus/BEd, AMusA (Dist)
KTorresan@iggs.qld.edu.au
Clarinet & Saxophone
Primary Instrumental (Woodwind)
Conductor – IJGS/IGGS Wind Ensemble,
Wind Symphony & Clarinet Ensemble
Mr Allan Hall
BMus (QCM), MMus(ANU), AMusA, LMusA,
GradCert in Pedagogy (UQ), DipMus (QCM),
GradDipMus(QCM), ProfDip(HKAPA)
Cello, Double Bass
Caitlyn O’Sullivan
BEd (Primary)
COSullivan@iggs.qld.edu.au
Junior School Music Teacher
Conductor – IJGS Choir, Training Choir
Mrs Julianne Pokorny
BEd, AMusA (Piano)
JPokorny@iggs.qld.edu.au
Piano & Theory
Mrs Katrina May
GDipMus (Opera rep)
BMus Perf, LMusA (piano accomp) CMus
Piano & Theory
Accompanist – Chorale
Mrs Katherine Rixon
BMus ED (QCM), AMusA (Flute), AMusA (Singing),
Examiner AMEB
KRixon@iggs.qld.edu.au
Flute, Voice & Theory
Conductor – Cadenza Flute Choir &
Chorale
Ms Laura Thomson
BMus. Perf (Violin)
ANAM Scholar
Violin & Viola
Mr Jasper Smith
BA (Hons), DipMus, FLCM, LLCM
Acoustic & Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Mr Laurence Keating
BA (Hist&Mus)
lkeating@iggs.qld.edu.au
Drum Kit
Tuned/Untuned Percussion
Enquiries should be directed to the appropriate Instrumental Teacher on 3454 4447.
PRIVATE TUITION ENROLMENT
MUSIC
(Please submit a separate form for each subject/instrument)
Student's Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Form Class in 2015:
Day Student
Boarder
Subject/Instrument:
(voice, piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, clarinet, saxophone, flute, trumpet, trombone,
horn, tuba, theory of music, musicianship, acoustic & electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit,
tuned/untuned percussion)
Instrumental Hire Scheme Yes
No
(Instrument Hire not available for piano or drum kit/percussion)
Preferred Lesson Format:
Individual
Group
(Group format not available for drum kit and piano)
Previous Tuition:
(subject/instrument, number of months/years, private/group lessons)
Exams Passed:
CONTRACT
I/We give permission for my/our daughter/son to attend private Music lessons at school with
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(insert Instrumental Teacher’s Name here), in accordance with the following conditions.
CONDITIONS
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A minimum commitment to two term’s tuition is required for enrolment.
A full term’s notice in writing, or half a term’s fees must be paid, if participation in the
private tuition program is withdrawn.
Lessons missed by students without 24 hours notice may be forfeited.
It is expected that all private tuition students will participate in at least one Ensemble
Group such as Choir, Band, Orchestra etc. (refer information page on private music
tuition).
Fees are subject to change.
PARENT CONTACT DETAILS
Parent/Guardian Name:
Postal Address for Account:
Email Address:
Phone Numbers:
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(mob)
I/We acknowledge the above conditions and understand that fees are payable at the
commencement of each term when the account is received. Please note: accounts will be
issued by individual instrumental teachers.
Signed____________________________________________
(parent/guardian)
Date___________________
Signed____________________________________________
(parent/guardian)
Date___________________
Enquiries should be directed to the appropriate Instrumental Teacher on 3454 4447 or Ms
Zoe Brecht (Instrumental Music Coordinator) ZBrecht@iggs.qld.edu.au