Instrumental Music Academy
The Instrumental Music Academy runs across both campuses, offering a String program, Brass, Woodwind and Percussion program. Students in Years 3-12 (Strings) or Years 4-12 (Band) are eligible to be considered for enrolment into the Instrumental Program.
Throughout the year the students perform at many formal College functions (ANZAC Day, Excellence awards), Music Nights (instrumental Music Soiree and Instrumental Extravaganza) and family performances such as the Twilight Festival. Our students also compete at the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod and Fanfare.
Many of the students involved in the instrumental Music Program often participate in excellence programs outside of the College such as Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra, the North Coast Region Instrumental Music Excellence Program, MOST and Creative Generations. The music department at Meridan State College is fortunate to have many talented and dedicated students.
Instrumental Music Teachers
Brendan Hucknall
Instrumental Band Specialist
bhuck3@eq.edu.au
Brendan Hucknall, specialises in brass and multi-instrumental teaching and directs Concert Bands from the beginning level through to advanced. Mr Hucknall also oversees the college Stage Band and works in conjunction with our strings specialist in conducting our newly formed College Orchestra. Mr Hucknall began playing in brass bands and was a product of the EQ instrumental music program in the late 80's. He has been an instrumental music teacher with the department for over 30 years, is currently the bugler for the Caloundra RSL and links our college with many performance opportunities.
Frank Fodor
Instrumental Band Specialist
ffodo1@eq.edu.au
Frank Fodor is our Instrumental Strings Specialist and directs the Beginner Strings, Junior, Middle and Senior School Strings Ensembles. Mr Fodor too was a product of the EQ instrumental music program and has been working for the department for 15 years. Outside of the college, he performs in the Australian Session Orchestra, Sanctuary String Quartet, Fragments Ensemble, and most of the local orchestras on the Sunshine Coast.
Rehearsals | |
| Junior Primary Strings Ensemble | Monday first break |
Senior Primary Strings Ensemble
| Monday 2:45pm - 4:00pm |
| Secondary Strings Ensemble | Tuesday 2:35pm – 4:00pm |
| Primary Concert Band | Thursday 7:50am – 8:30am |
| Symphony Orchestra | Thursday 3:15pm – 4:30pm |
| Wind Ensemble | Friday 7:30am – 8:45am |
Classroom music
Our Primary and Secondary music classes are taught by music specialists. These classes are rich in culture and provide students with opportunities to explore their musical interests and talents. They offer a diverse range of classes and performance opportunities, allowing students to develop their skills and build confidence. Through teamwork and collaboration, students learn the value of creativity and discipline, preparing them for success in music and life. Student bands have been very successful in community projects and interschool battle of the band competitions.
