Music Tuition
To register online for Music Tuition in 2026 please click HERE.
The Music Department encourages students to widen their horizons by learning a musical instrument or training their voice. The discipline, team spirit and pleasure both given and received are obvious benefits from being involved in musical activities.
Tuition is offered in the following instruments: voice, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, guitar, bass guitar, drum kit and piano (private tuition only).
Carmel’s musicians are able to take their skills beyond the music lesson and meet together in all manner of music groups from choirs to orchestra, jazz band and chamber groups. The standard of performance achieved by pupils here is evidence enough that this work is invaluable both educationally and socially.
The HOD Music monitors and guarantees standards and any concerns should be directed to them as well as to the teacher concerned.
Group Lessons
Group lessons are subsidised by the MOE, and incur a non-refundable administration fee of $140.00 per year – this will be billed to your school account.
Lessons are on a weekly basis during school hours. 3 missed lessons in a row without an adequate reason will result in the students’ place in the lesson being reviewed.
It is expected that the student will learn for a full year but in the event that tuition is terminated four weeks’ notice is required. Notification should be sent to the HOD Music and the teacher concerned.
Timetables are posted on the Music Department notice board, students can also check their times on the Music Department Site.
Private Lessons
Private 1-on-1 lessons are available on piano and guitar/bass.
The cost is $35/lesson, invoiced directly from the tutor, one term in advance. At least 24hrs notice must be given if a student is unable to attend their lesson, and if so the tutor will endeavour to arrange a make-up lesson if they have time available. If you decide to discontinue lessons in the next term, four weeks written notice must be given to the tutor.
Instruments
Pupils require their own instruments for their lessons except for double bass and drum kit. The school has a very limited number of orchestral instruments for hire at a fee of $150.00 per year. These include, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, bassoon and flute. Information can be supplied about local options to hire other instruments. Students wishing to hire over the summer school holidays will be charged $30.
Current Music Groups available:
- Junior Orchestra
- Carmel College Orchestra
- Jazz Band
- Year 7&8 Choir
- Senior Choir
- Combined Choir
- Liturgy Band
- Chamber Groups
Sign up and rehearsal details will be published early in the new year.
Carmel College Music Tuition Staff
Ms Hayley Barker – HOD Music, Jazz Band, Liturgy Band
Ms Pene Brawn-Douglas – Flute
Mrs Beverley Brocklebank – Oboe, Bassoon, Orchestra
Mr Robert Lovie – Violin, Viola
Mr Mark Close – Brass
Mr Tony Elmsly – Cello
Mr Robert Howell – Choir Director, Singing, Piano
Miss Sandra Kang – Piano
Ms Maya Koster – Guitar
Mr Mark Pinto De Menezes – Drums
Mrs Kate Webber – Singing
