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Music is a vital part of life at the college, where every student is encouraged to engage, explore and express themselves through sound.

Our approach enables students to explore their creativity, build confidence and experience the joy of making music both individually and as part of a group.

Instrumental and vocal tutelage is delivered by expert musicians and is offered to students from Reception to Year 12.

Ensemble opportunities offered at the college

Making music in an ensemble allows students to develop their musicianship, build friendships and experience the rewards of shared performance.

Tatachilla offers a range of ensemble opportunities, encompassing those listed below:

orchestra
string ensemble
jazz ensemble
concert band
chapel band (junior years)
chapel band (middle years)
chapel band (senior years)
choir (Years 1 to 3)
choir (Years 4 to 6)
senior choir.

Entry to any of Tatachilla's ensemble programs is by application (or invitation) and is open to students currently learning an instrument as well as those who are at the start of their musical journey.

Instrumental tuition offered at the college

Instrumental tuition is available during school hours through weekly lessons in either individual or small group formats.

Lessons are delivered by expert tutors in the following areas:

voice
flute
clarinet
saxophone
trumpet
trombone
violin
viola
cello
guitar
bass (electric and acoustic)
drums
percussion
piano
music theory

Should a student wish to learn an instrument that is not currently on offer, the college may seek to source a suitably qualified tutor on their behalf.

Enquiries

All enquiries regarding instrumental tuition may be directed to our Student Services Office in the Performing Arts:

Student Services Office, Performing Arts
Phone: 08 7333 4735
Email: performingarts@tatachilla.sa.edu.au

How instrumental lessons work.pdf

Applying for instrumental tuition

Families who would like their child (or children) to receive instrumental tuition are invited to lodge an application for instrumental lessons at their earliest convenience.

Applicants must already be enrolled at the college in order to submit an application.

Enquiries

All enquiries regarding instrumental tuition may be directed to our Student Services Office in the Performing Arts:

Student Services Office, Performing Arts
Phone: 08 7333 4735
Email: performingarts@tatachilla.sa.edu.au

Withdrawing from instrumental tuition

The college understands that sometimes circumstances change and that there are many reasons why students may need to stop their instrumental lessons.

While the school encourages all students to commit to a full year of tuition (as our tutors are organised with this in mind), the college is here to support students if they need to withdraw from their tuition.

Families who need to discontinue their child's instrumental lessons are asked to do so in writing by submitting a notification of withdrawal from instrumental lessons and advising their tutor personally not less than 14 days in advance of the final lesson.

Enquiries

All enquiries regarding instrumental tuition may be directed to our Student Services Office in the Performing Arts:

Student Services Office, Performing Arts
Phone: 08 7333 4735
Email: performingarts@tatachilla.sa.edu.au

Instrumental subsidy program

The college is pleased to offer students in Years 3 to 5 the chance to be part of Tatachilla's two-year instrumental subsidy program – a fantastic opportunity for children to discover the joy of learning a musical instrument while benefiting from significant savings on tuition fees.

This program is open to new beginners on:

string instruments – violin, viola, cello
wind instruments – trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone.

The program is ideal for students who are ready and eager to take on the commitment of regular practice and lessons. It also affords students the opportunity to enter the college’s ensemble program earlier, build on their musical foundations and enrich their overall educational journey through music.

Families of interested students are invited to submit an instrumental subsidy program nomination form in the first instance.

A member of our music team will then reach out to discuss expectations and next steps.

Enquiries

All enquiries regarding the instrumental subsidy program may be directed to our Student Services Office in the Performing Arts:

Student Services Office, Performing Arts
Phone: 08 7333 4735
Email: performingarts@tatachilla.sa.edu.au

How the subsidy program works.pdf

Tatachilla Lutheran College is built on Kaurna Country. We acknowledge the Kaurna peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and learn. We respect and support their spiritual relationship with Country and connection to their land, waters and community. We seek to celebrate the traditions, memories, histories and contributions of all First Nations peoples and ensure that every child at Tatachilla learns and respects the spiritual and ancestral history of our country.