Welcome to Ashmore State School's Instrumental Music Program
At Ashmore State School, we take immense pride in our vibrant Instrumental Music (IM) program and the wonderful sense of community it fosters. Through Education Queensland's world-class Instrumental Music tuition, students have access to an exciting and diverse field of study, continuing through to Year 12.
Research highlights the many benefits of music education, including improved academic performance, enhanced cognitive abilities, and valuable psychosocial development. Learning an instrument is a rewarding journey, and we are thrilled to support your child as they begin or continue their musical exploration.
As a parent, you'll witness the growth in your child's confidence and skills as they commit to learning and performing. We warmly welcome you and your child to the Instrumental Music Program for 2025 and look forward to an enriching and inspiring year ahead.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Here is the link to the Ashmore State School Instrumental Music Handbook
Ashmore State School Instrumental Music Program Information
We're excited to share important details about the 2025 Instrumental Music (IM) Program at Ashmore State School. Below you'll find key information to help your child make the most of this wonderful opportunity.
When:
- Tuesdays: Year 4 lessons (Novices)
- Wednesdays: Year 5 & 6 lessons (Continuing Students)
Times:
Lessons are scheduled on a rotating timetable. This will be displayed outside the Instrumental Music room and in your child's classroom.
Where:
Instrumental Music room, located in the Music Block.
Band Rehearsals:
Band rehearsals are compulsory and a key part of your child's musical growth.
- Concert Band: Wednesdays at 8:15 am (continuing students)
- Novice Band: Tuesdays at 8:15 am (starting Term 2, 2025)
Requirements:
As outlined on Page 5 of the IM Handbook, students will need:
- An instrument (either their own or hired from the school)
- Method book: Sound Innovations
- Cleaning cloth
- Music stand for home practice
- Document wallet for sheet music
Practice:
Each lesson includes 30 minutes of contact time per week, so regular home practice is vital for success. To support practice, students should use the MakeMusic Cloud program.
- Access MakeMusic Cloud at home via a computer or iPad for daily practice sessions.
Additional Information:
You can find more details in the Ashmore State School Instrumental Music Handbook
Thank you for your ongoing support in making the Instrumental Music Program a rewarding experience for your child. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Matthew Armstrong
Instrumental Music Teacher - Band