Information regarding cluster music events and workshops for Springfield cluster follows. Advanced primary students in the Springfield cluster are also invited to audition for the Rural, Ipswich and Springfield excellence (RISE). Further information on this can be found on our
Ipswich and Rural cluster page.
Activities
Springfield—Beginner string workshop 2024
| Caters for | Primary Instrumental Music students studying a string instrument through their school Instrumental Music program who are at the foundation (beginner) level of playing. Students will participate in large ensemble rehearsals, small group tutorials and choir |
| Event type | 1-day non-residential workshop |
| Date | Monday July 22, 2024 |
| Venue |
Woodcrest State College |
| Concert | All are welcome, entry is free |
| Further information | Contact your Instrumental Music teacher or the Music Resource Centre |
Springfield—Senior string workshop 2024
| Caters for | Primary students who learn a string instrument will attend an advanced workshop |
| Event type | 2-day non-residential workshop for intermediate–advanced string students |
| Activities | Large ensemble rehearsals, small group tutorials. The workshops will conclude with a concert for parents and community members |
| Dates | Wednesday 24 July and Thursday 25 July 2024 |
| Venue |
Woodcrest State College |
| Further information | Contact your Instrumental Music teacher or the Music Resource Centre |
Springfield—Bandtastic camp 2024
| Caters for | Students who are in their second-or-third year of playing an instrument in the band will attend the intermediate camp |
| Event type | 2-day cluster non-residential camps for primary students (beginner and intermediate) |
| Entry | Open to all eligible Year 5 and 6 senior students from participating schools who are not attending RISE |
| Activities | Large ensemble rehearsals, small group tutorials, massed choir. The workshop will conclude with a concert for parents and community members |
| Dates | Tuesday 16 July and Wednesday 17 July 2024 |
| Venue |
Woodcrest State College |
| Further information | Contact your Instrumental Music teacher or the Music Resource Centre |
Springfield—Bootcamp 2024
| Caters for | Year 4 primary students who commenced a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument this year |
| Event type | 1-day cluster non-residential camps for beginner band primary students |
| Entry | Via online registration by the Instrumental Music teacher to students from the cluster schools as outlined above |
| Activities | Large ensemble rehearsals, small group tutorials. The workshop will conclude with a concert for parents and community members |
| Dates | Thursday 18 July 2024 |
| Venue |
Woodcrest State College |
| Further information | Contact your Instrumental Music teacher or the Music Resource Centre |
Ipswich East Bandtastic Camp 2024
| Caters for | Students who are in their second or third year of playing an instrument in the band will attend the Intermediate Camp. |
| Event type | 1 x 2-day cluster non-residential camps for primary students. (Beginner and Intermediate) |
| Entry | Open to all eligible year 5 & 6 senior students from participating schools, who are not attending RISE. |
| Activities | Large ensemble rehearsals, small group tutorials, massed choir. The workshop will conclude with a concert for parents and community members. |
| Dates | Tuesday 16 July and Wednesday 17 July 2024 |
| Venue |
Woogaroo Creek State School |
| Further information | Contact your Instrumental teacher or the Music Resource Centre |
Ipswich East Bootcamp 2024
| Caters for | Year 4 Primary students who commenced a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument this year. |
| Event type | One day cluster non-residential camps for beginner band primary students. |
| Entry | Via online registration by the Instrumental Music teacher to students from the cluster schools as outlined above. |
| Activities | Large ensemble rehearsals, small group tutorials. The workshop will conclude with a concert for parents and community members. |
| Dates | Thursday 18 July 2024 |
| Venue |
Woogaroo Creek State School |
| Further information | Contact your Instrumental teacher or the Music Resource Centre |
Rural, Ipswich and Springfield excellence (RISE) camp 2024
| Caters for | Primary Instrumental Music students studying a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument through their school Instrumental Music program who are at an advanced level of playing (Level 3+). Students will participate in large ensemble rehearsals and small group tutorials, presenting a concert at the end of the workshop. |
| Event type | 3-day non-residential workshop |
| Cost to students | Cost will be advised in the workshop letter |
| Entry | Via online nomination and selection by recorded audition with Instrumental Music teachers. Open to all eligible students from participating schools |
| Date | Monday 9 September to Wednesday 11 September 2024 |
| Venue |
Woogaroo Creek State School |
| Concert | Students will present a concert at the hall from 6.30pm. Entry is free, all are welcome |
| Further information | Contact your Instrumental teacher or the Music Resource Centre
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