At Eagle Junction State School we are very proud of our rich and vibrant music culture where students are provided with many musical opportunities through the classroom music, instrumental music and choral programs.
Classroom Music
All students from Prep to Year 6 engage in a 30 minute music lesson each week. These lessons include singing, listening, movement, playing instruments and creating.
The Classroom Music Program aims to promote the enjoyment of music and to develop a knowledge of the core elements of music. Students in Prep to Year 6 develop skills in aural understanding, music literacy, singing and performing on ukulele, glockenspiel and other percussion instruments.
Choral Program
Eagle Junction's thriving choir community provides students in every year level with the opportunity to develop their singing and musical skills and perform with confidence in a stimulating, encouraging and 'fun' environment.
Prep Choir
All Prep students engage in this weekly session of singing and movement during class time.
Year 1 Choir
All students in Year 1 participate in this fun singing session during class time.
Junior Choir
Any student in Years 2 and 3 can participate in this un-auditioned choir. Rehearsals are held once a week before school for approximately 45 minutes.
Senior Choir
Any student in Years 4, 5 and 6 can participate in this un-auditioned choir. Rehearsals are held once a week before school for approximately one hour.
Vocal Ensemble
Vocal Ensemble is an extension singing opportunity for students in Year 4, 5 and 6. Students who have participated in Senior Choir in Semester One are eligible to audition for a position in this group which runs throughout Semester 2.
Instrumental Music
An opportunity to participate in the Instrumental Music Program is offered to a limited number of students from Years 3 to 6. Students are chosen through a comprehensive selection process.
Eagle Junction's Instrumental Music Program currently provides tuition for approximately 115 students.
- String tuition commences in Year 3
- Woodwind, Brass and Percussion tuition commences in Year 4
To fill the limited number of positions, all students in Years 2 and 3 are assessed at the end of each year. After consultation with students' classroom and music teachers and careful consideration of a range of criteria, successful students are offered positions in the program. For further information, please refer to 'EJSS Selection Process for Instrumental Music'.
Students in the program also participate in an ensemble after the beginner stage:
Senior String Ensemble (Years 4, 5 & 6)
Junior Concert Band (Year 4, commencing in Semester 2)
Senior Concert Band (Years 5 & 6)
Music Support Group
Meetings are held in Terms 2 and 3 and provide an opportunity for interested parents to support our wonderful Eagle Junction Music program. From year to year parental assistance is generally required in the following areas:
- Supervision at weekly choir rehearsals
- Supervision at Band, Orchestra and Choir performances eg Fanfare, QYMA, Singfest
- Organisation and assistance at the annual Soiree