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Music

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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.

  • Rehearsals: Mondays at first break in the Music Room

  • Conductor: Ms Michelle Lupton

Performance opportunities include:

  • Easter Concert

  • Grandparents Day Concert

  • Recital Evening

  • Extravaganza Concert

  • End of Year Concert

  • Christmas Carols Concert

  • Twilight Markets

  • Mothers Day / Fathers Day Video

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.

  • Rehearsals: Tuesdays at first break in the Music Room

  • Conductor: Ms Michelle Lupton

Performances include:

  • ANZAC Day Commemoration

  • Grandparents Day Concert

  • Recital Evening

  • Extravaganza Concert

  • Book Week

  • Easter Concert

  • End of Year Concert

  • Christmas Carols Concert

  • Twilight Markets

  • Mothers Day / Fathers Day Video

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:

  • Belt testing and recorder tutoring every Monday at second break, often led by Music Captains and Leaders.


🎤 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:

  • Brass

  • Woodwind

  • Percussion

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:

  • Extravaganza Concert

  • Recital Evening

  • Christmas Concert

  • Twilight Markets

  • Community and festival events

  • Optional camps: Northside Cluster Beginner Camp, Honours Camp

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:

  • Evening Recitals

  • Extravaganzas

  • Grandparents Day

  • Christmas Concert

  • Twilight Markets

  • State Fanfare Competition (biennial)

Teachers: Mr Luke Moller & Mr Vili Toalo


🌿 KSS Sound Retreats

A unique program providing students with a calming soundscape experience featuring:

  • Crystal Singing Bowls

  • Handpan

  • Koshi & Tree Chimes

  • African Rattles

  • Drums

  • Rain Stick, Tingsha Chimes, Ocean Drum

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.​


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Last reviewed 22 April 2025
Last updated 22 April 2025