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Contents INTRODUCTION... 3 MEET YOUR TUTORS... 4 THE ENROLMENT PROCESS... 9 PRIVATE MUSIC TUTORING ENROLMENT FORM... 11 P a g e 2
INTRODUCTION Emmanuel Anglican College offers a private instrumental and vocal tuition program to promote students musical education in both academic curricular and extra-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 and small group 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. All students learning an instrument are strongly encouraged and expected to be involved in music ensembles. This involves attendance at rehearsals which are timetabled out of class time, whether before school, at lunchtime or after school. Ensemble rehearsal commitments have priority over all other voluntary activities for students who are undertaking elective music in Years 9 to 12. Students at Emmanuel Anglican College have the opportunity to learn the following: Trumpet Flute Saxophone Trombone Drums Song Writing Guitar Percussion Clarinet Bass Guitar Singing Piano 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 Private Music Tutoring Contact Information For general enquiries and further information regarding the instrumental program at Emmanuel Anglican College, please contact: Mr Justin Cleverley jcleverley@eac.nsw.edu.au Phone: 6681 5054 P a g e 3
MEET YOUR TUTORS Ms Suzanne Calvi Electric Bass & Music Theory Originally from Sydney, Suzanne has been playing music for the past 18 years. She started out with guitar though soon discovered a very natural affinity for electric bass. Completing extensive studies including the Bachelor of Contemporary Music, Advanced Diploma and Diploma of Music, Suzanne continues a very disciplined approach to music practice and professional development. Currently, Suzanne works as a professional musician and instrumental music teacher in the Northern Rivers of NSW. Music lessons are exciting and rewarding and are tailored to each student. Areas explored include warming up, technique, styles of music, rhythm, harmony, tone, improvisation, performance pieces, songs of choice and most importantly, groove development. Suzanne is extremely passionate about music and electric bass and encourages creative freedom and expression. Mr Isaac de Heer Guitar Isaac first got the idea to play music on the tennis rackets in the backyard using a skipping rope for a lead. Since this beginning he has worked professionally in the music industry for over 10 years, playing alongside acts such as The Temper Trap, Luke Steele, Josh Pyke as well as touring in the UK, USA and South America and learning instruments on the way. Being involved in the composition and production of many releases so far has also seen Isaac s music used in film, TV and radio. Isaac holds a Bachelor of Education (primary) and has facilitated music programs at special schools in Melbourne, Brisbane and Ballina. He is currently studying a Masters of Music Therapy and is excited to share his musical ideas and be back in the area with his wife and baby daughter. Lessons in music theory are also available to students seeking additional assistance for school music exams and activities. P a g e 4
Mr Brad Dymock Drums Brad has played in bands since age 12 and has become extremely passionate about the art of drumming, making original music and taking students on a journey - developing their own skill sets and creativity. Brad has played many roles in the music industry. Performing and Recording drums for original bands such as Postcards Kaleido, Candice Casagrande, Isaac Deheer, CBD Dub Project, Hearts, Lou Van Stone, Rise Youth, and FNC Youth Alive Band. He also plays the role of Session Drummer, Musical Accompaniment, Musical Director, Audio Engineer, Producer and DJ [Stripes]. Brad completed a Bachelor of Contemporary Music Performance. He has been tutoring for 15 years, developing a unique style that is fun, creative, strong in the foundations and adapted to the individual. Students are coached toward musical goals as they develop technique, rudiments, rhythm, reading, listening, musicality, improvisation, composition, timing and ensemble skills. They ll be exploring diverse genres including rock, jazz, funk, blues, latin, reggae, world, hiphop, and the ever emerging modern electronic styles such as trap and future bass. Ms Kate Gittins Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Recorder In 1990 Kate Gittins received a B.A. Hons 1st class degree in Creative Arts from Nottingham University. She was awarded the Harold Bebington prize for outstanding achievement in music. She went on to further study Clarinet and Saxophone at the Conservatoire de Tarbes in France. Kate has been involved in music education for 25 years and has taught in Primary, Secondary and Adult Education. Kate has perfomed in many ensembles, bands, orchestras and theatre companies overseas. She has had a special interest in contemporary music, jazz and music theatre genres. Since moving to Australia in 2002 Kate has been involved with many bands and ensembles, among them, folk band - Tane, School Spectaculars and the Southern Cross Uni, Lismore Conservatorium and Northern Rivers Big Bands. Kate has been running the Bangalow school band for 8 years and is a member of staff at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium of music in Lismore. Brad has taken many students through the HSC Music course. In the last 7 years, 13 of his drum students have scored in the 90 s, with 4 encore nominations and one of his drum students placing 2nd in the State with a score of 99. P a g e 5
Ms Zoe Lindsey Voice Zoe Lindsey is an experienced and passionate vocal coach, songwriter, composer and performer. She has been teaching voice for the past five years and has taught both privately and in workshop setting along the East Coast of Australia and in Indonesia. Zoe studied a Bachelor in Jazz Performance at Jazz Music Institute, Brisbane. This gifted her a thorough understanding of music theory, improvisation, musicality and composition. In 2015 Zoe went on to understand the science behind the voice by studying her Post Graduate Certificate with world renowned Irene Bartlett at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Here she learned about the voice from a physiological perspective, allowing her to better assist herself and her students in creating and maintaining a healthy voice. Mrs Narelle L Estrange Piano Narelle L Estrange has been teaching piano at Emmanuel for the past 9 years. She is a qualified and experienced tutor having gained a Bachelor of Music degree from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Narelle enjoys many different styles of music and has performed at various venues around Australia and Overseas. She enjoys working with young people and places an emphasis on enjoying music whilst improving performance and an appreciation for music. You can find Zoe under her alias Ladi Abundance performing along the East Coast Festival Circuit where she engages audiences with her electronic music production and live vocal looping skills. P a g e 6
Mr Alfredo Lopes Woodwind Alfredo is a Teacher, Composer and Musician who has been involved in the music industry for 28 years, graduating in 1994 from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with an Associate Diploma of Jazz Studies and 2012 with a Bachelor of Contemporary Music with Honors from Southern Cross University, Lismore. He is working on a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Music Composition at Queensland Conservatorium of Music, studying with jazz composer and educator, Dr Stephen Newcomb. Alfredo says his vision is to inspire students to reach their potential in a fun, innovative and disciplined manner. He naturally builds rapport, finding ways of introducing students to the appreciation of great composers and performers throughout history, allowing them to listen to all music in the hope of creating new music, their music. Ms Sonya Lopes Brass Sonya Lopes began learning the trombone at age 9. She then went on to study classical trombone at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney. She won a scholarship at the Pan Pacific International Music Camp in 1997 and travelled at age 19 to Brazil to perform with an orchestra at the Annual Winter Music Festival. Two years later, Sonya was the principal trombonist with the SBS Youth Orchestra and toured Finland, Estonia and Russia. On completing her degree, she found a full-time trombone position with the Royal Australian Navy Band in Sydney and began professional work as a musician. She has travelled the world extensively during her seven years with the Navy and has also toured California with a music trio raising money for an African Children's Home called Eagles Wings. Sonya now enjoys teaching music in the Northern Rivers and in particular her work with primary school and high school bands. She has also been conductor of the Lismore Symphony Orchestra. Sonya has her AMUS on trombone, and 5 th grade AMEB on trumpet. She studied conducting at the Conservatorium of Music, Sydney, and completed Jerry Novak's Summer School Conducting Course. She enjoys working with children to see them develop to their full potential as young musicians. P a g e 7
Mr Chris Mallory Guitar and Song Writing Chris has been performing as a professional musician for over a decade and has shared the stage with noted Australian icons Jimmy Barnes and Clare Bowditch. In 2014 Chris won two NCEIA Dolphin Awards for music collaborations with his wife in their duo Two Lions. Chris has completed a Bachelor of Popular Music and is passionate about sharing his love for creating music on guitar to the next generation. Miss Aleesia Weaver Piano Aleesia has studied piano from an early age with Narelle L Estrange and completed her Grade 8 AMEB exams in 2011. She has been teaching piano since high school and has experience with students of all ages, and has also taught children with learning disabilities. She has performed as part of the band for numerous productions with the Ballina Players Theatre and worked for local school holiday drama and music workshops. She has experience accompanying HSC performances, and has won performance awards at local eisteddfods. She is excited to work with children in developing skills for a life-long love of music and in particular an enjoyment of playing the piano. P a g e 8
THE ENROLMENT PROCESS If you would like your child to undertake private music lessons at Emmanuel Anglican College, please read the following information and complete and return the application 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, Mr Justin Cleverley, 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. Wherever possible, all lessons are given on a rotating timetable, so that the lessons take place at a different time each week meaning students do not always miss out on the same normal class time. If you have any questions, please contact Mr Justin Cleverley on jcleverley@eac.nsw.edu.au. Lesson Fees The contract for delivery of private music tutorials is entered into between the individual music tutor and parents or guardians. The individual music tutor will invoice parents or guardians directly. Tuition fees are as follows. Type Description Fee per lesson (excluding GST) Individual 30 Minute individual lesson $28.00 Small group 30 Minute lesson with 2-3 students $15.00 per student Conditions of Enrolment It is the responsibility of the parents and students to read this information carefully. Lessons will not commence until a signed enrolment form has been provided. Initial enrolment into the program is for a minimum of two terms. At least one terms written notice of withdrawal must be provided. Students will automatically continue their tuition throughout the year and into the following year unless the Tutor receives written notification of withdrawal. A catch-up lesson will only be provided if the conditions set out below have been adhered to. While every effort will be made to arrange catch-up lessons for those missed through illness, it should be understood that this is not always possible. P a g e 9
Absence from a Lesson Where a student misses a lesson, the tutor will endeavour to arrange a catch-up lesson only in the following cases. When the student requests a change to accommodate other school activities such as assessment tasks, excursions and sporting commitments, provided you give the tutor 48 hours notice. This notice must be given direct to the Tutor and not the College office. Where there is a planned absence from College on the day of the lesson, provided you give the tutor 48 hours notice. This notice must be given direct to the Tutor and not the College office. Where the student is ill on the day of the lesson and the parent or guardian notifies the College office by 8.15am on 6681 5054 and specifically requests cancellation of the music lesson. While every effort will be made to arrange catch-up lessons for those missed through illness, it should be understood that this is not always possible. Where a student does not receive a scheduled lesson due to the tutor s absence for any reason, the tutor will make arrangements for a catch-up lesson to be given later. Cancellation of Lessons At least one terms written notice of withdrawal must be provided. Students will automatically continue their tuition throughout the year and into the following year unless the Tutor receives written notification of withdrawal. P a g e 10
PRIVATE MUSIC TUTORING ENROLMENT FORM A separate enrolment form is required for each student. Student Details Name in Full: Date of Birth: Year Level in 2017: Address: Parent Details Parent/Guardian Name: Home Phone: Mobile Phone: Email: Instrument: (please tick) Trumpet Flute Saxophone Trombone Drums Song writing Guitar Percussion Bass Guitar Singing Piano Clarinet Have you learnt this instrument before? Yes / No If yes, what standard have you reached? What other instruments have you learnt? I wish to apply for my child to commence tuition in the selected preference above and agree to the Conditions of Enrolment. Signature of parent / guardian: Date: / / P a g e 11