Resource Centre

Located at the School of Instrumental Music, the Resource Centre has a large collection of print music, performing sets, books, journals and audio/visual materials. The Resource Centre collection can be searched online.

For more information, or availability of items contact the SIM Library Technician.

Resolving Issues and Concerns with Instrumental Music Teachers

Click here for advice on procedures for resolving issues and concerns with instrumental music teachers.

Purchasing a Musical Instrument

These guides have been prepared to give general advice to parents who are preparing to buy a musical instrument for the first time.

	Brass
	Clarinet
	Flute
	Saxophone
	Classical Guitar
	Strings

Musical Aptitude Indicator (MAI)

The SIM Musical Aptitude Indicator has been sent to all schools involved in the SIM program. This tool has replaced the Arnold Bentley Measures of Musical Abilities test that has been used for many years. The Bentley test, while having served its purpose, has many flaws and the Musical Aptitude Indicator has been developed to address these flaws and fulfil the specific needs of Western Australian schools.

Western Australian government schools can obtain the Musical Aptitude Indicator Kit directly from the School of Instrumental Music, or for more detailed information click here.

Instrumental Music Student Journals

A student journal is given to every student in the SIM programme at the commencement of the year's lessons. The instrumental music teacher can monitor and report on the progress of individual students to parents through the journal. Space is also provided in the journal for students and parents to write their own weekly comments.

There are 4 different types of journal, catering for different ages and course requirements.