Lilydale Heights College instrumental music program offers an opportunity for individuals to explore who they are and aims to grow a students’ ability to express themselves in a positive way, while working together with their peers. No previous musical experience is required, our music program is accessible to all levels. This is achieved through our weekly 30 minute lessons, 7&8 music enrichment class, lunchtime rock groups, VCE units 1, 2, 3, & 4 and our after-school ensembles; concert bands, jazz band and choral group. We prepare students to have choices to follow further studies and to be involved with community music groups after secondary school.
Our highly experienced, specialist teaching staff share their knowledge and passion on the following instruments: trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, oboe, flute, clarinet, saxophone, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, and voice. With the exception of percussion and guitar, all instruments are available for hire from the school. We are the only school in the Lilydale network to offer a two year music enrichment concert band program, in years 7 & 8. This is designed to make the most of the cognitive and social growth that learning an instrument can achieve, according to multiple international studies.
Music has been proven to have the ability to alter a persons’ mood within minutes of listening or beginning to play. Here at Lilydale Heights College we teach instrumental music with a high degree of student agency. We aim to build a students’ confidence to engage in learning new things and interact with others to achieve a collective goal. Perseverance and routine, is encouraged to build positive habits for life-long learning. Performance opportunities are built into our musical year and include, semester showcases, Victorian School music festival, Munch with the musos Christmas concert, 3-day Musical experiences program, tours and in school occasions.
