Overview
The Music Faculty continually supports and encourages student instrumentalists to pursue a pathway into future music studies and careers if desired.
The new Music Centre, encompassing the Performing Arts Auditorium, is an outstanding environment for students to study music. It consists of individual rehearsal rooms, music classroom, keyboard laboratory, band performance room and a tiered theatre that accommodates an audience of 250.
Instrumental music is a core unit of our classroom program and integrating instruments into the Year 7 classroom not only supports future studies in VCE Music Performance but aims at fostering an interest in a lifetime hobby or pursuit.
Leanne Gagatsis
Principal
Wyndham Central College offers a unique Year 7 Instrumental music program.
Year 7 student opportunities
Every Year 7 student will be offered the opportunity to receive Introductory Instrumental Music Lessons and instrument hire. Instrumental music is a core unit of our classroom program and integrating instruments into the Year 7 classroom not only supports future studies in VCE Music Performance but aims at fostering an interest in a lifetime hobby or pursuit.
Participation in the Music Program
Participation in the Music Program helps to develop traits such as cooperation, team work, leadership skills and persistence—important characteristics that contribute to other areas of education and student life.
Picking an instrument
If undecided on an instrument to play, students will have the opportunity to join our workshops and instrumental demonstrations led by experienced music teachers. These sessions provide hands-on experiences and time to discuss with a teacher, ensuring students make an informed choice about their musical pursuits.
Following the demonstrations, the Director of Music will inform students about the availability of instruments and lesson times.
Instruments available for the Year 7 program:
| Strings | Woodwind | Brass | Guitar | Vocals | Percussion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Flute | Trumpet | Acoustic/Electric | Classical | Drum Kit ** |
| Clarinet | Trombone | Bass | Contemporary | ||
| Saxophone/Alto/Tenor |
** Denotes Limited Availability
