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 3, Week 2:

R-6 Ensembles

Information & Reminders

📆Term 3 2026 music calendar

• The Term 3 Music Calendar is linked HERE. Please take some time to read through and take note of important dates.
  • Cert III Studio Recording – Week 2
  • ABODA – Week 4
  • Stage 2 Performance Evening – Week 7
  • Cabaret – Week 9
  • Catholic Schools Music Festival – Week 10

🎶ABODA Bands Festival 2026

• Our Music students are preparing for another exciting ABODA Band Festival, taking place in week 4 this term.
• Ensembles involved:
  • Findon String Ensemble
  • Findon Percussion Ensemble
  • Senior Percussion Ensemble
  • Primary Concert Band
  • Intermediate Concert Band 
  • Senior Concert Band 
  • Stage Band 1 and 2
• We ask all students and families involved to carefully read the full festival letter linked HERE, which contains all performance schedules, transport arrangements, uniform requirements, venue information and collection times.
• Important Action Required: Senior Concert Band Families please complete the transport form linked HERE to indicate whether their child will require transportation to Westminster College on Wednesday 12 August for the competition. This information is needed as soon as possible to finalise transport arrangements.

🎼Cabaret

• Planning is well underway for our annual Nazareth Cabaret, and we are excited to announce that this year’s show, Back to Twenty Sixteen, will be held on Thursday 18 September and Friday 19 September in the St Sebastian Centre, Flinders Park Campus.

• A detailed information letter will be distributed to all participating families early next week, outlining rehearsal schedules, costume requirements, ticketing information and performance details. In the meantime, we encourage families to save the dates and keep an eye out for tickets, which will go on sale from 9.00am on Friday 7 August (Week 3) via the College website.

• This spectacular showcase will feature students from across our Music, Dance and Performing Arts programs, including:
  • Stage Bands 1, 2 & 3
  • Vocal Jazz 1, 2 & 3
  • Jazz Combo
  • Primary, Intermediate & Senior Concert Bands
  • College Choir, CSMF Choir and 3-4 Choir
  • Senior and Primary Strings
  • Senior Percussion Ensemble
  • Various Dance and Aerobics teams
• With over 200 performers involved, Cabaret is one of the highlights of the Nazareth Performing Arts calendar and promises to be a fantastic celebration of music, dance and creativity.
• Please look out for the full Cabaret 2026 letter next week and be sure to secure your tickets when sales open in Week 3.

🎵Cabaret opportunities

There are a number of additional opportunities involved in cabaret including special items and solos. These opportunities will be posted here on the R-12 Music Information Page over the coming weeks for students to audition for.

• ✨ Senior Item – Year 12 Students Only
  • We’re excited to feature a special senior performance of 7 Years by Lukas Graham Open to all 12 students Rehearsals will take place during lunchtimes in the lead-up to the event
  • Expressions of interest are due by Monday, Week 3 (3rd August, 9am)

• 🎸 Cabaret Rock Band Auditions – Years 9–12
  • Students can audition for the Cabaret Rock Band by submitting a 1-minute video audition of themselves performing on their chosen instrument or voice to the song ‘Hotel California’  by Eagles. *it is suggested that students play/sing along with a recording or backing track of the song
  • Video submissions are due by Wednesday, Week 3 (5th August, 9am)
  • Email to [email protected]
  • Selected students must attend four compulsory before/after school rehearsals
  • Sheet music can be found here

• 🔥September by Earth, Wind and Fire– Stage Band 1 Vocalists
  • Open to all students from 7-12
• • 4 vocalists to feature with Stage Band 1. To audition, please submit a video of yourself singing the first page of the sheet music found here with the backing track which can be found here  Video submissions are due by Friday Week 4, 5pm
  • Email to [email protected]

Check out these opportunities! ✨

🎷Adelaide Clarinet & Saxophone Festival – August 15–16

• Students are invited to take part in the Adelaide Clarinet & Saxophone Festival at Elder Hall (University of Adelaide). This exciting weekend celebrates South Australia’s clarinet and saxophone community, with workshops, masterclasses, performances, and a large massed ensemble open to all participants.
• Featuring leading guest artists and a gala concert, the festival offers valuable learning and inspiring musical experiences for players of all levels.
• For more information and tickets: https://www.awo.org.au/sacsevents
• ACSF26 Flyer.pdf

📸Photo Gallery – Battle of the Bands

Music Documents & Information

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.   

2026 Instrumental Agreement Form (R-6)

2026 Instrumental Agreement Form (7-12)

Instrumental Hire Form