Band Program

Emmanuel Anglican College offers a robust Music Program that encompasses both curricular and co-curricular activities. The College’s Concert Band Program caters to experienced musicians and beginners alike, fostering a love for music and performance.

Concert Band Program

The College’s band program creates a vibrant community for students learning instruments, enhancing their musical journey through shared experiences. This collaborative environment promotes effective learning and teamwork. Band members regularly perform at College events, community functions and eisteddfods.

Research indicates a strong link between music instruction and academic achievement, with music students excelling in mathematical and scientific comprehension. The benefits of playing an instrument are well documented, as illustrated in the YouTube video “How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain.” (Please see the YouTube link below).

Year 3 Development Concert Band

The Year 3 Development Concert Band introduces beginner brass, woodwind and percussion students to ensemble playing. Participants attend weekly rehearsals and receive foundational training in musical notation, instrumental skills and ensemble awareness. The College provides instruments and 30 minute group lessons each week.

Primary Concert Band

Primary students learning percussion, brass, or woodwind instruments are encouraged to join the Primary Concert Band. This non auditioned band requires students to have basic technical proficiency and the ability to read simple musical notation, usually attained after a year of tuition in the Development Concert Band. The Primary Concert Band performs a variety of music and participates in College assemblies, events, eisteddfods and community performances. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday mornings at 8 am, with setup and warm up starting at 7:45 am.

Secondary Concert Band

Secondary students, including select Year 6 students are invited to join the Secondary Concert Band for an enriched musical experience. This band performs a diverse repertoire, including wind compositions, marches, orchestral arrangements and popular tunes. The Secondary Concert Band also performs at College events, eisteddfods, and community functions. Rehearsals take place on Thursday mornings at 8 am, with setup and warm up at 7:45 am.

Year 6 Concert Band Enrichment Opportunity

Highly proficient Year 6 students from the Primary Band may be invited to join the Secondary Concert Band, gaining exposure to advanced repertoire. These students are expected to remain committed to the Primary Concert Band.

Ballina Shire Concert Band

Secondary Concert Band students often rehearse with the Ballina Shire Concert Band, providing them with opportunities to interact with skilled musicians and explore more complex music.

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Choir Program

Stage 2 Choir

The Stage 2 Choir includes all Year 3 and Year 4 students at EAC, who enjoy singing a variety of contemporary, traditional and world music. This choral experience enhances skills such as teamwork, following instructions and contributing to the community. The choir performs regularly at College events such as Foundation Day, chapel services and end of year concerts. Rehearsals are held once a week during class time.

Stage 3 Choir

The Stage 3 Choir is an elective ensemble for Years 5 and 6, offering a more challenging repertoire that includes both contemporary and traditional pieces. The repertoire is shaped by student interests and specific occasions like Christmas, Easter and local eisteddfods. Eisteddfod preparation begins in Term 2, with the choir having a strong track record at the Lismore Eisteddfod, including winning all categories in 2016. Students must enroll for the Stage 3 Choir, with rehearsals held every Tuesday morning from 8:15 am to 8:45 am.

Secondary Choir

The Secondary Choir focuses on developing students’ skills in harmony and solo performances, building confidence and stage presence. Students perform at various College events throughout the year and participate in local eisteddfods. Enrolment is required for the Secondary Choir, with rehearsals held every Wednesday morning from 8:15 am to 8:45 am.

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Music Tuition

Students at Emmanuel Anglican College have access to private lessons with qualified music professionals during College hours as part of the College’s Private Music Tutor program. The College offers a private instrumental and vocal tuition program to promote students musical education in both academic curricular and co-curricular music as well as to provide an opportunity for beginners to enjoy music.

The College has a team of specialist tutors who teach music on a one to one basis. Wherever possible, music tutorials are scheduled to work with the student’s classroom timetable and will be delivered on a rotational basis to avoid disruption to classroom programs.

Tuition Available

Students at Emmanuel Anglican College have the opportunity to learn the following:

• Bass Guitar
• Drums
• Guitar
• Music Production
• Music Theory
• Piano
• Singing
• Song Writing
• Ukelele

The services provided by the individual tutors include:

• Music and/or vocal tutorials to individual students and small groups;
• Preparation of students for solo and group performances for enjoyment and academic Assessment

The Enrolment Process

If you would like your child to undertake private music lessons at Emmanuel Anglican College, please read the Terms and Conditions and complete and return the Application Form to the College Office. When your enrolment form is handed in, it is recorded by the College office staff and then sent to the College’s Music Teacher who will allocate a tutor to your child. This process takes approximately one week. Once allocated the music tutor will contact you and your child to advise the date and time of the first lesson.

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