2022 Music Bursary Auditions – *Applications extended until 9am Monday 25 July*

Students with strong existing or emerging music ability are invited to apply for a music bursary in preparation for semester 2 lessons.

Benefits of applying for a music bursary:

• Formal recognition student’s musical ability/achievements thus far
• Partial costs of private instrumental tuition for semester 2, 2022 covered
• Become more involved in exciting college ensembles and bands

Application process:

• Complete an application form (attached) and submit via email to mpuglisi@sbc.vic.edu.au by 9am, Monday 25 July – EXTENDED DEADLINE
• Applicants are to prepare one piece of music: this could be something students have been working on in music classes or through music tutorial lessons
• Be available to audition after school in between 3pm-4pm on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 July.
• Successful applicants and families will be notified ASAP after all auditions have taken place.
• Please feel free to contact jstewart@sbc.vic.edu.au with any questions relating to bursary applications and music lessons at the college.

Bursaries available:

Friends of Music Bursary (4 Available) $250 awarded towards the cost of instrumental lessons through the college

Eligibility: For Year 7 students looking to continue lessons on their instrument through the college.

Years 7 - 9 Vocal Bursary (2 Available) $500 awarded towards the cost of vocal lessons through the college

Eligibility: For new or existing students in years 7-9 interested in vocal lessons at the college

Second instrument Bursary (2 Available) $500 awarded towards the cost of instrumental lessons through the college

Eligibility: For new or existing students interested in learning a second instrument through the college

General Instrument Bursary (6 Available) Valued at $500 awarded towards the cost of instrumental lessons through the college

Eligibility: For new or existing students looking at enrolling in or continuing instrumental/vocal lessons through the college.

Instrumental Music lesson enrolment for Semester 2, 2022 – There’s still time!

There are a limited number of places for instrumental lessons remaining for Semester 2. Please contact jstewart@sbc.vic.edu.au and mpuglisi@sbc.vic.edu.au for further information and to enrol your son in instrumental music lessons for Semester 2, 2022.

Instrumental Lessons are on offer for the following instruments:

• Guitar - electric/acoustic
• Drums/percussion
• Piano/Keyboard
• Vocals
• Bass Guitar
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Tuba
• Saxophone
• Clarinet
• Flute

What are some benefits of learning to play a musical instrument?

1. Learning a musical instrument can help to increase your cognitive ability (makes you smarter!!)
2. Relieves stress
3. Makes you feel proud!
4. Builds confidence
5. Improves patience
6. Improves memory
7. Improves creative thinking skills
8. Many more…..

Jack Stewart

Head of Music Performance