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Years R - 5

Classroom Music - is conducted in this section of the school with a percussion (tuned and non-tuned) focus. Students from R-5 have in-class music activities provided by their class teachers.. Activities include:

  • Nontuned instruments

  • Rhythm - clapping, stomping

  • Songs / chants

  • Music appreciation

  • For relaxation

  • Drama

Students have lessons each week where all children participate. Students learn and perform at Assemblies, Music Nights and the School Concert.

School Choir - Students in Year 4/5 participate in choir lessons for 1 hour per week. Music chosen reflects a variety of modern and old favourites. The School Choir perform at various functions during the year including the School Concert, Assemblies, Presentation Night and Senior Citizens Village.

Annual Musical - Selected students from R-5 take part in the annual musical which is performed as part of our Music Nights celebration. Students are not only involved as performers, but also participate in production, PR, lighting, sound and front of house activities.

Angklung - Students during Indonesian lessons practice their skills using Angklung - untuned bamboo instruments. These students perform at assemblies and concert nights and the sound they create is quite unique.

Years 6 - 9

Years 6-9 students can choose music as a subject.

  • They take theory lessons as part of the course. If students wish, they can enrol for Australian Music Examination Board theory exams.

  • In the instrumental component of the course, students participate in group ensemble music, playing electric and bass guitars, keyboard, drumming or vocals. The music covered is from the Rock 'n' Roll era through to the current hit songs.

  • Other topics include music on the Internet, Radio Presentation and History.

Years 10 - 12

Stage 1 Music - has two components to the course. They are Performance and Theory. 

  • The Performance component consists of students developing an understanding of music through rehearsals, song selection and public performance to a variety of audiences. 

  • The Theory component consists of units of work covering the roots of music in Blues and Rock & Roll. 

On completion of this course, students can move to Stage 2 Music.

Stage 2 Music -  has two sections.

  • Music in Context - the study of selected periods and the music and societal influences of that time.

  • Solo Performance - the development of instrumental skills for solo performances and assessment.

Private Music Lessons

Guitar - We have private guitar teachers. Contact school (08 86252030) for details so that arrangements can be made privately with these teachers. Lessons are usually arranged during school hours.

 

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