Making Music

As students return to Renmark High School for the new year, we are excited to hear the sounds of instruments coming from our Music room. The Year 8 students have stepped up to their section to become beginning musicians, learning basic music terminology, notes, beat and rhythms. Our Year 8 musicians will be working with Alan Geddie, Luke Heuzuenroeder, and Andrea Roberts; three Instrumental Music teachers from the Department, who will take students for Instrumental Music lessons each Tuesday morning, where they were able to choose from a variety of brass, woodwind, bass and percussion instruments to play. Last Tuesday, students began their musical journey, by getting hands-on experience, both in how to play their instrument and also in keeping beat and time. It looks like our students are excited to learn some new skills and by the end of the term, hope to have learnt enough music to play their instrument at a beginner’s level, as well as work together to perform as a class band.

And it is not only the Year 8s who are picking up instruments. It is exciting to see that students from Year 9 have also returned to continue their Instrumental Music lessons for the year. We know they will continue to impress us all with their musical knowhow, and look forward to seeing them perform later in the year.

If your student wishes to join Instrumental Music lessons, please contact the school. We look forward to showing off our skills by the conclusion of Term 1.

Alistair Ward - Music teacher