Classroom & Group Music
South West Music delivers classroom music programs in primary schools across the region.
Schools from Booligal to Balranald, Hay to Hillston receive regular music lessons.
Our classroom and group programs are delivered through outreach visits and video conferencing.
We have launched a news range of programs including;
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Vocal ensembles
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Glee Club
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Band programs
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School holiday theatre productions
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Musical theatre & production
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Workshops
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School presentations
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Performance incursions
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Professional learning for school teachers
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Flexible special semester projects that can be tailored to meet the needs of your school
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Individual and group instrumental lessons in your school.
You can learn at your school, at South West Music, or remotely.
Christian Ruiz
Guitar / Multi Instrumental Teacher
Christian is a passionate and professional guitar player with several years of experience in performances and teaching. He is a skilled multi-instrumentalist that plays guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, recorder and flute, has also ventured into composition, improvisation and music production. He has participated in musical projects such as “The Guitar Orchestra Cristian Zarb” as concertino, arranger and composer, “Flutes of the World Festival – Mendoza, Argentina”, “El Conservatorio en el Virla” involving ensembles such as flute and guitar duets. As a bass player, Christian has also collaborated with artists in both performing and recordings. He has more than 10 years experience as a teacher doing private tuition one on one, small groups and classroom teaching from kindergarten to secondary mainly in regional schools
Loretta Walker
Early Childhood & Violin Teacher
Loretta’s love for music was nurtured from a young age within her musical family. At just eight years old, she began learning the violin through the Conservatorium, which ignited a lifelong passion. Her talent and dedication led her to play as a fiddle player in a local Australian folk band, where she honed her skills and deepened her love for traditional music. Loretta pursued her Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching, combining her passion for music and education. With over 15 years of experience in the classroom, she is dedicated to fostering a love for music in children. As a teacher of Mini Musicians, Loretta is committed to providing early music education, believing in its transformative power for young learners.
Nikita Brook
Early Childhood Teacher
Nikita started her musical education with the guitar in primary school, before adding vocal training and undertaking AMEB grades in high school. Nikita took HSC Music with a focus on performance and musical theatre. Nikita studied Primary Education at Sydney University where she also sang as part of the Sydney University Musical Society Choir. Since gaining her teaching degree Nikita has worked as a special needs teacher, specialist music/drama teacher and a mainstream classroom teacher. Nikita is the teacher for our Mini-Musicians class in Finley.
Vocal Ensembles
Glee Club
Band Programs
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Vocal ensembles, glee club & band programs.
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Small & large groups
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Open to Primary and Secondary school students in the region
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Each school has its own specific program
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The school presents their own finale performance with SWM’s support
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Vocal repertoire focussing on contemporary, including Rock, Music Theatre, Pop, Acapella,
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Bands includes Rock Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Winds (Minimum 14 students sign up for Symphonic Winds)
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Schools can sign up for a year or by the term.
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SWMRC will build the ensemble, liaise with stakeholders as required & support the final presentation event.
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Rehearsals to be held during school time in consultation with the school
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Professional instructors will be running all the ensemble programs at all schools
Prices upon request.
To find out how your school can join the program, contact our office
Music Theatre Productions
Presenting… The Lion King Jr
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Targeted at primary years 3 to 6
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Runs for two terms with final performance at the end of the second term.
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Rehearse at school one hour per week during school time
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Students learn to work as an ensemble to produce a show in conjunction with other schools in the area.
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Each school rehearses separately then together for a final rehearsal prior to the finale.
Prices upon request.
To find out how your school can join the program, contact our office
Choir Program “River Song”
Designed to reconnect our community through the joy of song, we will be offering a choir classroom program to schools around the region culminating in a mass outdoor choir River Song Finale in November.
In the lead-up to the event, participating schools are supported with a choir workshops delivered by SWM with a leading choral director to inspire participants with the power of song.
Remote and small schools can talk to us about how to receive our assistance to attend the final workshop and finale.
Prices upon request.
To find out how your school can join the program, contact our office
Bucket Drumming
Upgrade with Bucket Drumming 2.0 sessions that are fun, age-appropriate, engaging and educational. Each session can be adapted for the occasion and range; from school workshops to band program specific or teacher team building sessions. Every workshop includes buckets and sticks and a teacher resource kit.
This is a high energy, full participation rhythm learning experience that takes you on a journey across the world and back in time to understand the fundamentals of rhythm and pattern-based music.
Prices upon request.
To find out how your school can join the program, contact our office