Music

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/Events Coordinator
  

• 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: Michelle Lupton

Performance opportunities include:

• Easter Concert

• Grandparents Day Concert

• Recital Evening

• Extravaganza Concert

• End of Year Concert

• Christmas Carols Concert

• Twilight Markets

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: 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

Additional Opportunity: Year 6 students are encouraged to apply for Choral Honours Camp.
Enrolment: Via consent and commitment form, available in the “Music Notes" 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.

Coordinator: Michelle Lupton

🎤 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: 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: 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
  

• Camps: Northside Cluster Beginner Camp, Honours Camp, Advanced Music Camp, SHEP

Teacher: 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, Wednesdays and Fridays
Instrument Loans: Available in the first year of learning

Ensembles:

• Vivo Ensemble – second year of learning –  Friday – 7.30 a.m.

• Spirito Ensemble – by invitation – Wednesday – 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: Luke Moller & 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: Michelle Lupton​

📬 Musical Notes Newsletter

Stay up to date with “All things music" at Kedron State School!

The monthly “Music Notes" 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 each month​.