Instrumental Music
Discover Your Sound – Join the WRC Instrumental Music Program!
Have you ever wanted to play in a band, perform on stage, or learn an instrument you can keep for life? At WRC, our Instrumental Music Program gives you the chance to explore your musical side, build real skills, and be part of something exciting.
Whether you’re a total beginner or already play a little, our program is designed to help you grow in confidence, creativity, and musicianship. Lessons are taught by experienced instructors and focus on developing skills, building confidence, and living our CARE values.
Why Learn an Instrument?
Build Life Skills
Learning an instrument develops focus, discipline, and perseverance – skills that support success in every subject.
Boost Your Brain Power
Music strengthens memory, concentration, and problem-solving.
Express Yourself
Music gives you a voice. You can communicate feelings and ideas in powerful ways.
Make Connections
You’ll rehearse, perform, and collaborate with others – building teamwork and friendships.
Explore Different Cultures
Discover music from around the world and learn how styles and traditions shape what we hear today.
How the Program Works
• Instrumental lessons are an extra-curricular program that take place during class time
• Lessons are 30 minutes long and happen once per week
• Students receive at least 8 lessons per term
• Students are invited to perform at school events, concerts, and showcases
• All students keep an Instrumental Music Log Book
– Record practice and homework
– Receive feedback from the teacher
– Parents/guardians can track progress
– Students must bring this book to every lesson
Practice at Home
Students are expected to practise their instrument at home each week in line with WRC’s Homework Policy.
Reporting & Feedback
• Students receive a progress report each term on Compass
• Families can book a Parent–Teacher Interview with the instrumental teacher on PTI days
Instruments & Courses Offered in 2026
• Guitar
• Drums
• Piano
• Voice
• Bass
• Songwriting
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Clarinet
• Flute
• Trombone
Bonus Opportunity – Join a Band!
All instrumental students can opt into a Rock Band or Guitar Band, running once a week at lunchtime.
Fees & Enrolment
• Semester 1 $230 per term, per instrument. Semester 2 $250.
• One lesson per week (minimum 8 lessons per term)
• Families may choose more than one program
• Additional programs: $200 per semester (bands are free opt-in)
Payments are linked to the family account and can be made via:
✔ BPAY
✔ Direct Deposit
✔ Admin Office
If fees are not paid by Week 3 of each semester, lessons may be paused until payment is made.
Parents/Guardians must complete the online application form, where all fee details are provided.
Scholarship Program (Starting 2027)
WRC proudly celebrates student success. From 2027, 1–2 students each year will receive a scholarship covering lesson fees.
To apply, students will:
• Perform a short piece
• Submit a short written application
Winners are announced at the End of Year Awards Ceremony.
- Scholarship recipients are expected to:
- Actively promote music in the school
- Take part in performance opportunities
- Perform at the following year’s Awards Night
If you’re looking for something fun, challenging, creative, and rewarding – the Instrumental Music Program is for you.
Come and find your sound at WRC!
Please Note
• The College has a limited number of instruments available for students to borrow at no extra cost. These are allocated on a first in, first served basis to students enrolled in the program.
• Students are generally guaranteed 8 lessons per term, and may receive one or two additional lessons if there are no interruptions from school events (e.g. camps, excursions, public holidays).
• Catch-up lessons will only be offered where possible for lessons missed due to school-based interruptions or instrumental teacher absences.
• Instrumental lessons take place during class time.
Students should check Compass timetable each week for their lesson time. At the scheduled time, students must inform their classroom teacher and make their way to the Music Room.
• Students are not withdrawn from practical classes, and lessons are rescheduled if students are completing a test or major assessment task.
• VCE students will have lessons scheduled during study periods.
• It is the student’s responsibility to check their lesson time each week.
If a student knows they will miss a lesson due to sport, assessments, or class activities, they must inform their instrumental teacher at least two days in advance.
• Lessons may be taught in small groups depending on skill level and interest in band participation, though the majority of lessons are individual, unless otherwise advised by the instructor.
• Instructors will communicate with students and families via the Instrumental Music Log book email, or phone.
• Students must bring their Instrumental Music Log Book to every lesson so the instructor can record lesson details and practice tasks.
• If a student is absent on their regular lesson day and the instrumental teacher has not been informed, the lesson may still count as one of the minimum 8 lessons per term.
Expectations – Home Practice & Equipment
Students are expected to have access at home to the minimum standard of equipment for their instrument.
Regular practice at home is essential for progress and confidence in lessons and performances.
Please fill out the Instrumental Music Program Form
