MESC offers number of instrumental music options across multiple instruments and lesson formats.
Instrumental Music Terms & Conditions of enrolment: Upon application, we will contact parents to discuss prior experience, assess musical level and advise availability. Wherever possible, all lessons are given on a rotating timetable, so that the lessons take place at a different time each week. In negotiation with the Director of Music and the relevant instrumental teacher, it may be possible to reschedule lessons out of normal class time (i.e. at recess or lunchtime). Year 11 and 12 students are given priority when allocating lessons.
Where a student misses a lesson, a make-up lesson will be given only in the following cases:
When the student requests a change to accommodate other school activities such as tests, excursions and sporting commitments, provided you give your music teacher 48 hours’ notice
Where the parent is aware their son/daughter will be absent from school on the day of the lesson, provided you give your music teacher or the College 48 hours’ notice
Payment must be received within in the first four weeks of your student commencing his/her music lessons (unless alternative arrangements have been made specifically for Instrumental Music lessons with the General Office)
Procedure: Leaving Class to attend a music lesson – Students are expected to go promptly to and from music lessons. Students must ensure they see the respective subject teacher for the commencement (or remaining) minutes of that particular period.
Storage of Instruments at School – All instruments should be neatly stored in the Music Department’s allocated storage room while they are at school. Instruments should not be left on top or next to lockers. Student names and a contact number are to be clearly marked on the instrument case.
Instrumental Music Exams - Students will have the opportunity, and are encouraged to further their instrumental studies through external music examinations (AMEB, CPA, etc.). The fee for these exams is not included in the Music Tuition account.
Cancellation: One month’s written notice must be given to the Instrumental Music teacher if tuition is to be terminated, i.e. if not continuing tuition for the second half of the year, notice must be given in Week 7 of Term 2. Levies will not be refunded for students who withdraw prior to the conclusion of the semester.
*Notice for withdrawal from Instrumental Music Lessons for Semester two must be given by Friday 6th June 2025.
Whether your child is embarking on their musical education or continuing from primary school or private lessons, we can support and develop their interest in music during their time at MESC.
Our current list of available instruments includes piano, guitar, drums, and voice. Lessons vary from private or shared. This enables us to offer a price range to suit all budgets.
Our music teachers insist on using a theory-based curriculum or teaching method, which means that there is a focus on reading music, not just playing. Music theory is an incredibly important part of musical education and is integral in forming a solid foundation in any students understanding of music.
As well as our instrumental lessons, we are building our music community with ensembles and bands made up of eager and enthusiastic young musicians, who rehearse during breaktimes with a view to performing at school functions, inter-school meets and competitions (ensemble/band are a requirement of enrolling in Instrumental Music).
Learning an instrument is recognised as having academic advantages and benefits to students from increases in learning capacity, problem solving and math’s skills, written and verbal communication, self-esteem, socialisation, collaboration and so on.
With all lessons and teacher contact integrated into Compass, we are striving to deliver highly organised, dependable, and quality musical education to our students. We would love your child to be involved.
For practical tuition, a minimum of 17 sessions per semester are provided. Levies for these will be invoiced via the family statement on Compass. Where a student does not receive a scheduled lesson due to the teacher’s absence for any reason, the teacher will arrange for a make-up lesson to be given later in the semester. Lessons will show on your Compass schedule. Where it is not possible to place a student in the nominated lesson type, the College will contact the parent
· Group Lesson: $200/semester
· Shared Lesson (max. 3): $345/semester
· Private Lesson: $600/semester
Please note. Instrumental Music Teachers are employed based on student interest/numbers, therefore you are committing financially to the semester. Written notice must be given to the music teacher if your student decides to discontinue lessons, however payment for the semester is still required due to employment of Instrumental Music teachers.