Keilor Downs College provides an excellent instrumental program developed through years of experience and hard work. The program provides a valuable extra-curricular experience for more than 55 students across the school.

In addition to teaching students to play their particular instrument, the program fosters an appreciation of music among participating students, it develops their teamwork and study skills, and it gives them a unique musical experience that they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

What does the program involve?

Students who participate in the instrumental music program attend weekly lessons with our qualified instrumental staff. These lessons are held during class time and times are alternated weekly to ensure students are not repeatedly missing the same class. To further develop their musical skills, the students must show a commitment to participation in various bands and ensembles.

Rehearsals are an essential component of the program, as they provide many of the student’s performance opportunities.

Our student musicians enjoy regular performances – both with the concert band and in smaller ensembles. Musical items are often required for assemblies, open days, local events and special activities. Activities include Music Performance Week, Windows on the West and the annual music camp