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Instrumental Tuition Timetables

As events approach resulting in timetable changes, students are reminded to please check these on the morning of their Instrumental lesson. Lesson times change regularly!

7-12 Weekly Schedule

The 7-12 Music Schedule is updated weekly on Friday afternoons. Please refresh this page each week to view the schedule for the week ahead.

Term 4, Week 1:

Monday 13th of October

7:30-8:30am – Stage Band 3 (FP)
7:30-8:30am – Vocal Jazz 3 (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Year 8 Rock Band C (FP)
3:45-4:15pm – Stage Band 1+2 workshop (KP)
4:14-4:45pm – Stage Band 3 workshop (KP)

Tuesday 14th of October

7:30-8:30am – Stage Band 1 (KP)
7:30-8:30am – Vocal Jazz 2 (FP)
7.30-8:30am – String Ensemble- (FP) – click HERE to listen to the sing for the season piece
3:45-5:15pm – Vocal Jazz 1 (KP)

Wednesday 15th of October

7:30-8:30am – College Choir (FP)
7:30-8:30am – Percussion Ensemble (FP)
8:00-8:30am – Senior Flute Ensemble (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Year 7 Rock Band R (SC117)
1:30-2:05pm – Year 8 Rock Band L (FP)
3:45-4:45pm – Senior Concert Band (KP)
3:45-4:45pm – Year 10 Rock Band A (FP)

Thursday 16th of October

7:30-8:30am – Stage Band 2 (KP)
1:30-2:05pm – Year 8 Rock Band Z (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Year 7 Rock Band P (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Intermediate Flute Ensemble (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Senior Rock Band (KP)
3.45-4.45pm – Jazz Combo (FP)

Friday 17th of October

7:30-8:30am– Intermediate Concert band (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Yr 9 Rock Band Z (FP)
1:30-2:05pm – Stage Band 3 Sectional
1:30-2:05pm – Yr 10 Rock Band A (FP)
3:40-4:20pm – Yr 10 Rock Band Z (FP)

R-6 Ensembles

Junior Primary Choir

A reminder that rehearsals are on Thursdays during the JP lunch time from 12.55 – 1.35.

Catholic Schools Music Festival Choir

Students must be confident with the following pieces:

Songs from a Bygone Era
Corner of the Sky
I Must Clean My Room
Music is Always There
Elvis Medley
In Flanders Fields
Shenandoah

Rehearsal tracks are available via the website:

(student login & password = 2025student)

Catholic Schools Music Festival | Home

Years 3-4 Choir

A reminder that rehearsals are Friday mornings from 8.00 – 8.45. Please ensure you arrive at 7.55 for an 8am start.

Primary Concert Band

Students should be working on:

Guardians, by Adrian B. Sims – Score & Sound

The Lost Kingdom, by John O’Reilly – Score & Sound

Ghostbusters (from Ghostbusters), arr. Michael Story – Score & Sound

Year 3 Strings

Continuing with regular lessons. Students should be practicing a minimum of 3 times per week.

Year 4 Strings

Continuing with regular lessons. Students should be practicing a minimum of 3 times per week.

Findon String Ensemble

String Ensemble – Monday rehearsals cancelled for week 6 and 7, replaced by rehearsals on Tuesdays at Flinders Park from 7:30-8:30. Bus transport has been arranged back to Findon.

Click HERE to listen to the sing for the season piece

Year 5 Rock Band

A reminder that rehearsals are on Friday lunch times.

Year 6 Rock Band

A reminder that rehearsals are Monday lunch times.

Information & Reminders

📆Term 4 Music Calendar

Please find LINKED HERE the Term 4 Music Calendar.

🎺Specialist Ensemble Auditions

We are excited to announce the audition dates for the 2026 Specialist Ensembles: Senior Flute Ensemble, Vocal Jazz, and Stage Bands.

Auditions are a valuable opportunity for students to showcase their talents and ensure they are placed in an ensemble where they can thrive and grow as musicians.

Click here to access the 2026 Audition Pieces
Click here to read the full audition information letter

Audition Schedule

Monday 27th October – Stage Band 1, 2 & 3 (Flinders Park Campus)
Tuesday 28th October – Stage Band (morning) & Vocal Jazz (afternoon) (Kidman Park Campus)
Wednesday 29th October– Vocal Jazz (mixed vocal choir) (Flinders Park Campus)
Thursday 30th October– Flute Auditions (Flinders Park Campus)

We encourage all students to take part and look forward to hearing your auditions!

🎹Stage Band Audition Workshops Term 4 Week 1 Monday

On Monday in week 1, students who are preparing for stage band auditions are invited to along to a workshop session on their audition piece. In these workshops, you will work in section groups (saxophones, trumpets, trombones, rhythm section) with a tutor who will go through the audition piece and give you some tips on preparing for the auditions.

3:45-4:15 – The Wiggle Walk (students auditioning for Stage Band 1 and 2)
4:15-4:45 – Drama for your Mama (students auditioning for Stage Band 3- year 6s welcome!)

Please come along with your part printed for the audition. We recommend having a look at this piece with your teacher before coming to the workshop!

🎸Naz Rocks

The Nazareth Music Department is thrilled to present Naz Rocks! 2025, our annual rock concert celebrating the talent and creativity of our co-curricular rock bands and Cert III in Music ensemble. Please find the letter with information for this event linked HERE.

📍 Venue: The Gov – 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh
📅 Date: Monday 20 October (Week 2, Term 4)
⏰ Doors open: 5:30pm | Show starts: 6:30pm
✨ Performing Bands:
- Senior Rock Band
- Year 8 Rock Band (Zito)
- Year 9 Rock Band (Zito)
- Year 10 Rock Band (Leach)
- Year 10 Rock Band (Zito)
- Cabaret Rock Band
- Year 11 Cert III Band – Static Heart
- Year 12 Cert III Band – Orange Archway
🎟️ Tickets are available via this link from Monday 22 September, 9am
🍽️ Tables can be booked through The Gov’s online booking system HERE

🎻Adelaide Youth Orchestra (AdYO) Auditions – Now Open!

The Adelaide Youth Orchestras (AdYO) offer an incredible opportunity for young musicians to develop their skills, collaborate with like-minded peers, and perform under the guidance of world-class conductors and tutors.
If you’re not already involved, we encourage you to explore what AdYO has to offer:
👉 Visit the AdYO website

Auditions are now open for the 2026 season!
The sooner you apply, the sooner you’ll receive your audition music and can begin preparing.
👉 Apply here
Financial assistance is also available to support students in their participation:
👉 Find out more
If you have any questions or would like to chat about the process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Miss Mensforth.

🎻🎤Experience CelloVoci Live at the Adelaide Town Hall in October

Interested in music? Join former Our Lady of the Manger Primary School student and accomplished performer James Clark as he returns to Adelaide with CelloVoci – a classical crossover trio delivering an unforgettable musical experience. Performing alongside Branden J (America’s Got Talent finalist) and Effie Passero (American Idol, Postmodern Jukebox), James brings world-class talent to the stage, supported by a local Adelaide string ensemble.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in music and their families to experience dynamic, genre-blending music in a prestigious venue.
Student tickets from $30 via Ticketek or the Adelaide Town Hall website: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CELLOVOC25
Don’t miss this special performance by a talented trio with strong ties to our community!

Music Documents & Information

R-12 Cocurricular Music Handbook

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2025 Rehearsal Schedule

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2025 Instrumental Program Policy

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Instrumental Hire Forms

Instrumental tuition lessons are open to all students and can be arranged through our music office. Lessons are mostly conducted during school hours on a rotating basis. The forms and documents below detail many aspects of the music program, including instrumental tuition program fees and enrolment.

2025 Instrumental Agreement Form (R-6)

2025 Instrumental Agreement Form (7-12)

Instrumental Hire Form

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