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.
The Classroom Music Program aims to promote the enjoyment and learning of music through singing, playing, moving and creating. Children discover the musical elements as they are presented within a sequential, cumulative, developmental and aural-based Kodaly pedagogy. Tuned and untuned percussion are frequently performed in Prep to Year 6, with a focus on ukulele from Year 3.
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 'Eaglet' Choir
All Prep students engage in this weekly session of singing and movement during class time.
Year 1 Choir
All Prep students engage in this weekly session of singing and movement during class time. The Prep Choir perform at the Prep Mother's Day and Father's Day concerts.
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. Junior Choir perform regularly on P-3 assemblies including Harmony Day and Endangered Species Day; and at the annual Music Soiree.
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. Senior Choir perform at Leaders Induction assemblies, Anzac Day service and the annual Music Soiree, along with MRC enrichment programs including Singfest and Choral Fanfare.
Vocal Ensemble
Vocal Ensemble is an extension singing opportunity (auditioned) for Senior Choir students in Years 5 and 6. Vocal Ensemble perform on assemblies and at the annual Music Soiree, as well as choral competitions such as QYMA, Musicfest and Choral Fanfare.
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)
These ensembles perform at the annual Music Soiree and regularly take part in a suite of enrichment programs including cluster camps, workshops and Fanfare.
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, strings and choir performances eg. Fanfare, QYMA, Singfest
- Organisation and assistance at the annual Soiree