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Instrumental and Choir Tuition

NT Music School Instrumental Syllabus

Our students follow the NT Music School Syllabus, developed and annually reviewed by our entire teaching staff. This syllabus provides a continuous learning sequence comprising five levels, guiding students' development as collaborative ensemble musicians.


We provide syllabus for:



  • Bass Guitar
  • Brass
  • Guitar
  • Percussion (Mixed, Tuned, Untuned)
  • Voice
  • Woodwind


How to join on of our programs.

Step 1: Explore Your Options

Instrument Demonstrations: See and hear different instruments at our school demonstrations.

Step 2: Enrol

Step 3: Start Your Lessons

  • Weekly Lessons: Receive free, weekly half-hour lessons from our teachers.
  • Annual Contribution: A $100 yearly payment helps support our program.

Step 4: Get Your Instrument

Instrument Hire or Purchase: You will need to hire or buy an instrument and textbook.  You can make an instrument hire booking here. Instrument hire needs to be paid on booking.

Step 5: Important Information

Policies: Please read our Enrolment, Ensemble, Attendance, Wellbeing and Behaviour  Policies.

Regional Centres Instrumental Program

Alice Springs, Katherine, and Nhulunbuy

Our Instrumental Program is offered in NT Department of Education primary, middle, and senior schools from years 4 to 12.


The program includes:

  • Weekly 30-minute lessons with an NT Music School teacher.
  • Instruments include Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar and Percussion. (Please note not all instruments are available in each region)
  • Students need to hire or purchase an instrument and prescribed textbook before beginning lessons.
  • Performances at school, after-school ensembles, and NT Music School events like BEAT Festival and a variety of local events.


Ready to apply?

Complete the online enrolment form.

Need more information. Contact the NT Music School on 8963 5550 or email nt.musicschool@education.nt.gov.au for further information.

Alice Springs Ensembles

  • Con Moto: Intermediate instrumental students, entry by audition
  • Apogee: Advanced instrumental students, entry by audition
  • String Theory: Classical guitar ensemble, entry by audition
  • Singchronicity: Combined schools' choir, entry by audition
  • Pure Note: Advanced choir for high-end choral students. entry by annual audition.

Katherine Ensembles

  • Da Capo: Beginner instrumental students, entry by audition

Nhulunbuy Ensembles

  • Rock School - Contemporary ensemble conducted in school.

How to Apply

Enrolling in our programs is easy. Simply fill out the online application form


For more information about specific programs, policies, and upcoming events, please contact us at nt.musicschool@education.nt.gov.au.