Year 5 Music

Year 5 Music Curriculum at St Leonard’s College 

In year 5 every student has the opportunity to learn an instrument or be a member of a vocal ensemble. In addition everyone sings in the year 5 Choir and their first performance will be at Community Day.  Students need to choose one of the following options for music. There will be an instrument demonstration at the start of the year to assist students in their choices.

Option 1: Practised Ensemble

This group is designed for students who have been learning an orchestral instrument and are continuing with private music lessons (either in or outside of the College). These students will be experienced in their instrument and need to be able to read music notation. They will work together in an ensemble class to extend their music performance and musicianship skills. Orchestral instruments include violin, viola, cello, double bass, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Click here to access the online private music tuition form.

Option 2: Vocal Ensemble

This group is for students who would like to develop their singing skills. It will include, but not be limited to, students who are taking private singing lessons and those with a genuine interest in developing their skills in singing. This could be the ideal ensemble for piano and guitar students as it will further enhance musicianship skills through singing.

Option 3: Apprentice Groups (for beginner instrumentalists)

Students will have the opportunity to choose from the following instruments: flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola or cello. Tuition will be given in small groups and all students will be beginners. A school instrument will be provided for hire at a discounted rate. A demonstration of these instruments will be given in February.

Option 4: Established

Students may choose to continue learning the string instrument that they learnt in the year 4 music program, without taking private music lessons.

Cocurricular opportunities

In addition to the classroom music program, there are opportunities for year 5 students to be involved in the cocurricular music program. Some examples of the core ensembles suitable for year 5 students are Concert Band, Soprano/Alto Choir and Power Strings. Students may also choose to audition for specialist ensembles.