PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

- MUSIC -

Is this program

for me?

I love Music

I am keen and

willing to

practice

outside of

school hours

I am a

dedicated

student

Music at Leeming Senior High School is divided into three equal

parts:

Class Music: An elective class that students can select to be

part of their weekly timetable.

Instrumental Lessons: Taught by an Instrumental Music

School Services teacher. Students come out of their weekly class

on a rotating basis to get specialist instruction on their chosen

instrument.

Ensemble Rehearsal: Either before or after school,

ensembles are practical lessons where students rehearse music

for a number of performance opportunities throughout the year.

Music Program 2018

Valedictory Performance

The music program at Leeming Senior High School is supported by the Instrumental Music School

Services (IMSS) and provides free instrumental

lessons as well as performance opportunities in a

range of ensembles to selected students. As such,

the course is similar to a scholarship which demands

an ongoing commitment from students and parents.

We expect, therefore, that students enrolling in the

course for Year 7 will participate at least until the

end of Year 9.

Students are selected for the program to create a

very delicate balance within the ensembles and it is

in doing this that we can maintain such a high

performance standard.

Learning a musical instrument at school opens up a whole new world of opportunities. Students

become part of a large group of like minded students who work to create music together.

Instrumental Music Lessons Lower School– Year 7-10

Students are taught in small groups, generally on the same

instrument. Lessons are within class time but are usually on

a rotating basis so the impact on any one timetabled class is

minimized. Students rarely miss an entire class in any

subject. In practice, most students have no difficulty in

catching up with work missed and the system has worked

well in schools across the state for many years. However, it

is the student’s responsibility to catch up on any missed

school work.

Beginner students will be auditioned or asked to join a mixed

instrumental group such as Concert Band or Guitar

Ensemble when they are considered ready by their

instrumental music teacher.

Upper School—Year 11-12

Upper School

students are given a

20-30 minutes one on

one lesson in upper

school and are often

taught before and

after school or during

recess and lunchtime. This allowance is to further reduce the

impact on other subjects.

High Expectations Incredible Achievements Students in the Music program are

expected to take a responsible

approach when it comes to

learning their instrument and

participating in ensembles. All

students undertaking instrumental

lessons at Leeming Senior High

School are expected to be involved

in at least one ensemble. Ensemble

rehearsals are conducted once a

week and attendance is compulsory.

Being part of an ensemble is a fun

and rewarding experience for

students, but it also comes with the

responsibility to not let your

ensemble members down.

Each year a three-day music camp

is held for all students involved in an

ensemble. During this time, music

specialists from IMSS and

professional musicians come to work

with students through intensive

workshops and ensemble

rehearsals. This provides an

opportunity for students to further

develop their performing skills

individually and within their

ensembles, work as a team, develop

friendships and have fun in a safe

and welcoming environment.

All Leeming Senior High School

ensembles are commended every

year for the outstanding quality of

their performances.

Jazz Band Performance at UWA

Creative Minds at

Work Music students at Leeming Senior High School are given numerous opportunities to grow and expand their knowledge. Our Arts Department is very well-regarded among

peers.

In 2016 Leeming SHS was chosen to take part in the AMCOS APRA SongMakers program. The Performing Arts area was transformed into a creative hothouse for sixteen budding songwriters and producers from Year 10,11 and 12. During the two day intensive, the students worked with Award-winning writer/performer Kay Temperley (Eskimo Joe– Basement Birds) and producer Anna Laverty, to create ‘market-ready’ music from scratch. Run with support from the Australian Government this program is all about contemporary music and is aimed at nurturing the next generation of hit makers.

Performances Being part of the Music Program at Leeming Senior High School

offers students a wide range of performance opportunities

throughout the year. In school events include:

School Assemblies (1 per term) and the farewell Year 12

Assembly

Lunchtime Performances for Rock Bands

Solo Recital Nights (for upper school students in preparation

for WACE exams)

World Cultures Day (Drum Circles)

Night of Musical Excellence—Major music performance of

the year were all ensembles perform.

Public events include:

Valedictory Performance at UWA

ABODA band festival performance

Guitar Festival Performance

Jazz Festival Performance

Music Tour of Albany for the Concert Band and Guitar

Ensemble

These performances push students to achieve excellence and

provide motivation to practice more at home.

.

Lunch Time Performance of Rock Band

Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS formerly SIM) The Arts Department at Leeming Senior

High School runs a successful program

supported by the Department of Education

Instrumental Music School Services

(IMSS).

Beginner positions in instrumental lessons are limited and requesting instrumental tuition in

Year 7 does not guarantee a position in the IMSS Program. Students need to enroll in Class

Music and fill in an enrolment form found under the Music tab in the school’s website.

Being involved in music at Leeming Senior High school is a wonderful opportunity to make new

friends and expand your mind.

At Leeming Senior High School, IMSS Tuition is available on the

following instruments:

Flute

Clarinet

Saxophone

French Horn

Trumpet

Trombone

Euphonium

Voice

Violin

Cello

Double Bass

Percussion

Not all instruments are available every year. Students that play an instrument not available through

IMSS can still enrol in Music as long as they receive private tuition outside of school hours.

The Arts Department at LSHS is looking forward to welcoming you, making wonderful music and

having a great time.

Contact Us

If you require further information about the Music Program please contact the Music

Program Coordinator Luke Devenish at:

Luke.Devenish@education.wa.edu.au

Percussion Ensemble

Guitar Ensemble