At Kedron State School, students enjoy access to a vibrant and diverse music program. A wide range of extra-curricular groups—including choirs, ensembles, and instrumental programs—are led by our dedicated team of music educators:
Michelle Lupton – Classroom Music Teacher / Music Faculty Leader
Jaime Fixter – Instrumental Music Teacher
Luke Moller & Vili Toalo – Strings Specialist Teachers
🎶 Junior Choir
Open to all students from Prep to Year 2—no audition required.
Performance opportunities include:
Enrolment: Complete a consent and commitment form, available in the “Musical Monday" newsletter or from the Music Room.
🎶 Senior Choir
Open to students in Years 3 to 6 – no audition required.
Performances include:
Additional Opportunity: Year 6 students are encouraged to apply for Choral Honours Camp.
Enrolment: Via consent and commitment form, available in the “Musical Monday" newsletter or from the Music Room.
🏅 Music Captains and Leaders
Each year, four Music Captains and several Music Leaders are selected from the senior grades. These students:
Support rehearsals and performances
Lead music initiatives and mentor younger students
Are selected based on leadership, commitment, and ensemble attendance
🎵 Recorder Program
All students from Year 3 to Year 6 participate in recorder lessons as part of the classroom music program, using the iJam Recorder Blackbelt Series.
Students can earn coloured “belts" as they progress:
White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Red, Brown, Black
Support available:
🎤 Kedron Idol
An annual whole-school talent quest, open to students from Prep to Year 6.
Performance categories include:
Singing
Dancing
Instrumental
Comedy
Cheerleading
Mime
Gymnastics
Grand Final: Features special “Celebrity" Guest Judges.
Prizes: Gift cards for the Top Ten performers, sponsored by the P&C Association.
Coordinator: Ms Michelle Lupton
🎸 Busking Days
Busking Days are held throughout the year, offering a fun and informal platform for students to perform during lunchtime.
Students set up busking stations around the quadrangle
Peers vote for their favourite acts
Top Ten acts perform in a Grand Final
Top Three receive P&C-sponsored gift card prizes
Coordinator: Ms Michelle Lupton
🥁 Instrumental Music Program (IMP)
Open to Years 4–6, the program provides tuition in:
Entry: Based on a recruitment process for Year 3 students, conducted in Term 3.
Program Features:
30-minute weekly lessons during class (rotating schedule)
Junior Band Ensemble – Thursday – 2nd break
Senior Band Ensemble – Thursday - 7:45 am
Performance Opportunities:
Teacher: Mrs Jaime Fixter
🎻 Strings Program
Operated by the P&C Association, this user-pays program provides tuition on:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Lesson Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays
Instrument Loans: Available in the first year of learning
Ensembles:
Vivo Ensemble – second year of learning – Monday – 7.30 a.m.
Spirito Ensemble – by invitation – Friday – 7.30 a.m.
Vivace Ensemble – by invitation – Tuesday – 7.30 a.m.
Performance Events:
Teachers: Mr Luke Moller & Mr Vili Toalo
🌿 KSS Sound Retreats
A unique program providing students with a calming soundscape experience featuring:
When: Wednesdays & Fridays at second break
Where: Music Room
Facilitator: Ms Michelle Lupton
📬 Musical Monday Newsletter
Stay up to date with all things music at Kedron State School!
The weekly “Musical Monday" newsletter includes:
Key music dates
Performance Information
Assessment tasks
Photos and videos of music activities
Classroom music timetable
Excursion details
Competition and workshop announcements
Delivered via email every Monday.