Viewbank College is proud of its outstanding Instrumental Music Program which involves over 300 students and 11 Instrumental Music Teachers. The Instrumental Music Program is supported by a Year 7-12 classroom music program.
Meet the Music Team
Our charismatic and enthusiastic Music Team aim to provide a fun and safe learning experience for all students at Viewbank College.
Embracing the Inner Musician in all, expanding each students skill and capabilities
Tom Krieg
Head of Music
Electric Bass/ Guitar
Classroom & Instrumental Music
Music Club
Classroom
Music
At Viewbank College, students have the opportunity to engage in two distinct streams: our Instrumental Music Program and our Classroom Music Program. Although these programs operate independently, they are intricately connected, with each one complementing and reinforcing the other.
In one semester of Year 7, all students partake in Classroom Music, where they acquire fundamental skills on instruments such as the guitar, keyboard, and drum kit. This foundational knowledge is then applied in group performances. Moving into Year 8, students delve into drama studies, while in Years 9 and 10, they can choose from various music electives, including Music Performance, Song Writing, and Sound & Lighting, as part of their curriculum. The culmination of this musical journey is our robust VCE Music Performance Program in Years 11 and 12, which consistently attains high standards. This is most often fed by students’ involvement in both our Instrumental and classroom program.
The Instrumental Program is an optional extracurricular pursuit strongly encouraged for all Year 7 students. Here, participants explore music by focusing on mastering a specific musical instrument and actively engaging in diverse music ensembles.
Instrumental Music Classes are conveniently integrated into the school day on a rotating timetable, ensuring accessibility for all students. Furthermore, ensemble rehearsals are scheduled either before school, during lunchtime, or after school, accommodating various schedules and preferences.
Viewbank College offers group instrumental lessons for 2-6 students learning the same instrument and are grouped into similar skilled students. These weekly sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, are conducted by our team of 10 qualified instrumental staff.
For those pursuing VCE Music Performance, personalized 1-1 lessons are available to cater to individualized learning needs.
Instrumental
Music
Music Captain
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Hey! My name is Xand, and I am Viewbank College's Music Captain for 2024.
Since starting at this school in 2019 I’ve been involved in the music program, through choir and voice lessons. This year, I am a part of the chamber choir and I have had the honour to compete across the country at Generations In Jazz in Mount Gambier (2023/2024) and at South Street in Ballarat. In previous years I have also attended music camps for intensive rehearsals with the ensemble, and I have also regularly been involved in school concerts, and the school production.
This year I'm extremely excited to take on this role, as I am super passionate about the benefits of music in the lives of students, and people as a whole. To be so involved in our school's incredible program is such a privilege. I'm also extremely proud to be able to use my position as music captain to further representation in our flourishing jazz program, as I am thrilled to be working with the Take Note program to run a jazz and improvisation workshop for girls and genderqueer students within the program, to give these underrepresented groups an opportunity to flourish and progress throughout our higher jazz ensembles. I’ll also be working closely with the music faculty and the Friends of Music parent association; to hopefully improve the already extensive musical opportunities we have at the College.
I can’t wait to see where this year takes us, and I’m so thrilled and honoured to be representing Viewbank College in this position in our leadership team!
Instrumental Music
Tuition Options
The Instrumental Music program at our school is centered around ensembles, requiring all Instrumental Music students to actively participate in an ensemble or choir.
Annual auditions are conducted to appropriately assign students to their respective ensembles for the academic year.
Students can join one or more ensembles, and participation is open to all college students, regardless of their enrollment status in the Instrumental Music Program.
Consistent attendance at these ensemble sessions is crucial. Failure to maintain regular attendance may lead to the cancellation of enrollment in Instrumental Music lessons or removal from the ensemble.
Singing & Choir
Singing & Choir
Ensemble Options
Concert Band
Ellington Band
Fitzgerald Band
Junior Strings
Viewbank Voices
Symphonic Band
Viewbank Strings
Chamber Choir
Chamber Strings
Senior Guitar
Intermediate Band
Hancock Band
Intermediate Guitar
Junior Band
Fees for Instrumental Music
Instrumental Lesson
$795 per year
45 Minute group class & participation in one or more Ensembles
A second instrument lesson can also be taken for an extra $580 per year
Ensemble Levy
$160 per year
The ensemble levy is for students who are not having music lessons at Viewbank College but would like to participate in one or more school ensembles
VCE Music Lesson
$950 per year
30 minute private lesson & participation in one or more Ensembles
Instrument Hire
$350 per year
Musical Instruments can be hired from the school
Note: The school does not provide insurance coverage for hired instruments. The responsibility for any loss or damage to the instrument lies with the hirer.
Events & Tickets 2024
Autumn Festival
Thursday 16th May
7:00pm
Viewbank College Performing Arts Centre
Friends of Performing Arts
FOPA is a parent group dedicated to supporting and fostering the growth of students engaged in the performing arts which includes our annual productions and our extensive music program at Viewbank College.
Our objectives include:
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Assisting the Performing Arts department in organizing concerts and events for student performances.
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Providing a valuable parent perspective on the performing arts program
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Creating fundraising opportunities at events through activities like BBQ’s and raffles.
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Facilitating the purchase of musical instruments and sound equipment
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Presenting Achievement Awards to outstanding students from each year level at the end of the year, recognizing dedication and accomplishment.
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New Members are always welcome!
If you would like to join Friends of Music, please contact the Music Department on
8458 2859 or email Tom at Tom.Krieg@education.vic.gov.au
Come to our next meeting, held in the conference room of the General Office Meetings are usually held on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7.30pm - 9.00pm, check the College newsletter for 2024 dates, or you can talk to us at our next Music Event
Viewbank College Parents who would like to add an instrument to our 2nd Hand Register to sell, please fill in the form via the link below
Contact
Viewbank College
1 Warren Road, Viewbank VIC 3084
Tel: 03 9458 2859
Hours of operation
Mon-Fri - 8:30 am – 4:30 pm