Music - Northcote High School

In addition to our curricular music program, all students at Northcote High School have the opportunity to participate in our co-curricular music activities. We currently have over 350 students participating in a range of performing groups.

Instrumental music tuition

Our Instrumental Music Program offers tuition for:

Strings	Violin, viola, cello, double bass
Woodwind	Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone
Brass	Trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, euphonium

We also have limited places for percussion and voice.

All students in the program participate in:

Weekly lesson: a small group lesson during class time (on a rotating timetable).
Weekly ensemble group: ensemble rehearsal (generally before school).

Students are welcome to study a second instrument.

Instrumental music groups

We offer a wide variety of musical experiences and vibrant performance groups. Our music groups participate in performances, camps, tours, concerts and competitions and have achieved excellent accomplishments.

All students in the program participate in a core ensemble. Elective ensembles are not compulsory.

Core ensembles

Novice Concert Band

Concert Band

Symphonic Band

Novice Strings

Intermediate Strings

Senior Strings

Junior Choir

Senior Choir

Elective ensembles

NHS Stage Band

Chamber Orchestra

Harmony Vocal

Brass Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Orchestra

Various percussion ensembles, sax quartets, clarinet and other small groups are operated based on interest.

How to apply

The Music Program application form is sent to families in September each year.

2020 fees

Tuition $575
Ensemble $290
Instrument hire $290
Advanced tuition (individual, whole period) $1250

There is an option to pay the fees in full or in five instalments. Fees are non-refundable once students have been allocated a place.

For more information about our Music Program, contact the Music Department on 9488 2336 or email Kirsten.Kelly-Cleeve@education.vic.gov.au