Music and Performing Arts – Extra and Co-Curricular

EXTRA-CURRICULAR BALLET TUITION PROGRAM

BALLET LESSONS WITH EMMA MEXA – 2025

As part of our extra-curricular offerings, we are very pleased to have Emma Mexa continuing her provision of ballet lessons for all levels of ability. Lessons will be provided in the school dance hall on Tuesdays during school hours and conducted on a fee for service basis.

Lesson fees:

  • $38 per half hour for 1:1 lessons
  • $30 per half hour for group lessons with two students (where students of a similar age and ability may be grouped together).
  • $20 per half-hour group lesson with three or more students (where students of a similar age and ability may be grouped together).

Emma is an industry professional, but is flexible to work with students depending on their preference to work on ballet exercises and technique, perfecting existing repertoire, developing strength and conditioning, or learning for exercise and fun.

Please see the Extra Curricular Ballet Tuition Program Form to sign up for lessons or to access more information.

Should you have any questions regarding our terms and conditions, please contact our Acting Head of Student Experience – Extra Curricular Music Program (K-12), Mr Michael Hearn.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR MUSIC PROGRAM

Music Program

The School has established a program for students wishing to learn a musical instrument and/or singing. These lessons are provided at the School, during school hours and are conducted on a fee for service basis. Lesson fees vary and are payable in advance each term (contact Reception for further information). Please note that our tutors are independent contractors and therefore set their fees according to their level of experience and qualifications.
Music Tuition is available for the following in 2025:
Instrument Category
Woodwind Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone
Brass Cornet, Trombone, Trumpet
Percussion Drums, Piano
Voice Singing
Voice with accompaniment Singing with Piano or Guitar accompaniment
Strings Violin, Cello
Guitar Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar
Ensembles Step Up program (Brass/Woodwind)* Rock Band**
Other Theory, Songwriting
For enrollment in any of the above, please complete an application form:Extra-curricular Music Program Information and Application Form
* The Brass / Woodwind Step Up program invites Year 7 and 8 students who were previously a part of our Year 6 Brass / Woodwind Music classes, to continue their learning on either trumpet, trombone or saxophone in a group setting during weekly lunchtime lessons. This is an exciting pathway for students to further develop their musicianship in order to transition into the school showpiece Jazz Ensemble (co-curricular, no fees required). New students to Moama Anglican Grammar who are interested in learning one of these instruments are also invited to join this program. These lessons will be conducted in a group setting and a reasonable fee, which is less than one-on-one extra-curricular tuition, will be charged for participation in this group.** To join a Primary and Secondary Rock Band it is recommended that students already learn an instrument (such as piano, bass, guitar or vocals). Please note that places are limited.

Individual music lessons are scheduled weekly in 30-minute blocks and are rotated each week to minimise disruption to classroom programs.

Group lessons are offered but only conducted when 2-3 students are learning at the same level of competency (subject to the discretion of the tutor). Not all instruments are suited to group tuition and after a term of tuition, parents may be advised to book an individual lesson to ensure that the student is able to progress at his/her anticipated rate.

Generally, students must provide their own instruments. Please note that a limited number of trumpets, trombones, saxophones and flutes are available to hire from the School; inquiries can be made to the Extra-Curricular Coordinator.

The tutor will endeavour to supply a minimum of eight lessons per term. On occasion, lessons may need to be cancelled due to illness or other absences. Tutors will make every endeavour to reschedule missed lessons in circumstances where reasonable notice of an intended absence has been supplied directly to the tutor via phone.

Fees are to be paid in advance. Payment is to be made directly to each individual music teacher.

One term’s notice must be given to withdraw from the program. Otherwise, all lessons must be paid for, whether taken or not.

Please discuss these terms with your tutor at the commencement of the tuition agreement.

Should you have any questions regarding our terms and conditions, please contact our Acting Head of Student Experience – Extra Curricular Music Program (K-12), Mr Michael Hearn.

Co-Curricular Music Ensemble Program

Co-Curricular music students are invited to rehearse and perform in one of our Instrumental Ensemble programs that operate for either part of the school year all year, or all year long. Students receive tuition from our experienced tutors and academic music staff. The School covers the cost of this tuition; no out-of-pocket expenses will be incurred by the student.

2025 Ensemble Program

 Year Tutor/Academic Music Staff
Jr. Singers Years 3-6 Mr Michael Hearn
Jr Bucket Drummers Years 1-3 Mr Michael Hearn
Folk Alliance Ensemble Int/Adv acoustic instrument students Ms Erin Heycox
MAG Drumline A Int/Adv drums students Mr Kevin Kiely
MAG Drumline B Beg/Int drums students Mr Kevin Kiely
MAG Jazz Ensemble Adv students Mr Kevin Kiely
Marching Pep Band Int/Adv students Mr Kevin Kiely
Rudimental Tuesday’s Years 4-7 – all abilities Mr Kevin Kiely

Performance Opportunities

Students are encouraged to showcase their progress in the many performance opportunities that occur within the school calendar, including at regular school assemblies, events across the calendar school year (Easter, Christmas, ANZAC Services and Teddy Bears Picnic Day) and classroom/lunchtime concerts. We also host several evening instrumental concerts as well as travel for various competitions and experiences throughout the year e.g. Generations in Jazz, School Choirs –  Bendigo Competitions Society.

Students are invited well in advance to audition for school concerts by Faculty Staff.
Any questions relating to Music at Moama Anglican Grammar should be directed to our Acting Head of Student Experience – Extra Curricular Music Program (K-12), Mr Michael Hearn.

Concert dates for 2025

Performance Year levels Term
Young Performers Concert K – Year 6 Term 2
Winter Candlelight Concert Year 7 – 12 Term 3
Rock band Concert K – Year 12 Term 3
Primary Christmas Concert K – Year 6 Term 4

School Productions

For information on our Secondary productions, please contact our Head of Creative and Performing Arts, Ms Chandra Hale.