Why choose the Koonung Secondary College Instrumental Music Program?

Koonung’s Instrumental Music Program provides a wide range of opportunities for all students. Students involved in KSC’s Instrumental Music Program will have access to:

• Highly experienced instrumental music teachers with backgrounds in professional performance
• A range of teacher-led core and auditioned ensembles, as well as student-led ensembles
• A range of performance opportunities within the College and in the wider community
• Preparation for AMEB examinations
• Preparation for VCE Music, including accelerated entry for approved Year 10 students
• College Musical Theatre Productions
• Music Student Leadership positions

Other benefits of participating in Koonung’s Instrumental Music Program include:

• Quick integration into the school community
• Opportunities to form strong connections with peers and instrumental music staff
  • Socialising and developing relationships with students in different year levels
  • Mentoring from senior music students
  • Working with teachers in a different context, outside the classroom
• Many of Koonung’s Student Leaders are involved in the Instrumental Music Program

The Value of a Quality Music Education

A quality instrumental music education is fundamentally important to your child’s development. Research shows that engagement with music, particularly playing an instrument can enhance the following:

• Memory function and concentration levels
• Reasoning capacity and problem-solving skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Organisation, time management and self-discipline
• Creativity and self-expression
• Social skills and a sense of community and belonging
• Collaboration and leadership skills
• Higher-than-average performance at VCE

For further information, please watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JKCYZ8hng

Please note that Instrumental Music is an optional subject. Instrumental Music syllabi are followed, and reports are provided each semester.

Instruments Offered

*Students must have access to a keyboard for daily practice.

**Group Music Theory lessons will run subject to enrolment numbers.

Koonung’s Ensemble Program

Key Performance Dates (Compulsory)

Further information relating to the fee structure for 2026, along with important information about student expectations, and enrolment forms, can be found in the following handbook: 

2026 Instrumental Music Program Handbook