Kirwan State High School’s Instrumental Music Program has a wide range of ensembles for all instruments. The Instrumental Music Curriculum stipulates that any student who undertakes instrumental lessons through the Instrumental Music Program must also participate in a school-based ensemble.
Please view our Kirwan High Instrumental Booklet for more information.
Why are ensembles integral to a musical education?
Participating in an ensemble gives students the opportunity to engage, alongside their peers, in a collaborative team environment and learn the fundamental performance skills for being a musician. During rehearsals students learn to hone skills such as awareness of blend and balance, intonation, rhythm, and most importantly musical communication with one another and expression of ideas. Students also develop important qualities such as resilience, responsbility and teamwork. Beyond these benefits, participating in a musical ensemble can be fun and provide students with a sense of belonging at school.
How rehearsals fit into normal schooling
Rehearsals for all ensembles run before or after timetabled class hours. Students will receive an ensemble rehearsals timetable towards the start of the year. This timetable is subject to change throughout the year.
Performance Opportunities
The Kirwan SHS Music Ensembles are provided a wide range of opportunities and programs to play at throughout the year.
Communication will happen well before each event, and includes Fanfare, Townsville Eisteddfod, school concerts each term and awards ceremonies. It is an expectation that students make themselves available for their performances, as well as music camps. Students may also be nominated towards other external programs; including the State Honours Ensemble Program, MOST, or Creative Generation.
Instrumental Music Handbook
All information pertaining to Kirwan High's Instrumental Music program is outlined in the Instrumental Music Handbook.
- Instrumental Music Handbook
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