PERFORMING ARTS

All students are encouraged to pursue an appreciation or love of music whether it be through taking lessons in instrumental, voice, music theory or speech art or participating as a member of a band, ensemble or choir. What do we believe that music provides students from a learning perspective?

Students can choose to learn from over 20 instruments (including voice and speech art) in solo or small group lessons. They are encouraged and supported to take external exams. Some instruments are available for hire. After one year of tuition, students are encouraged to purchase their own instrument.

We pride ourselves on the depth and variety of performance opportunities we offer our students. We have a huge number of bands and ensembles that, directed by a specialist with their own expertise, perform regularly at school and community events, showcasing the skills and talents of our musicians.

• Senior School Pro duction: All students from Years 7 to 12 are encouraged to participate in this collaborative venture between our Music, Drama and Dance departments

• Ensembles: Inclu ding String and Symphony Orchestras, String Quartet, Junior and Senior Choirs, Chamber Choir, Concert Bands, Stage Bands, Bagpipes and Drums Ensemble, Wind Quintet as well as ensembles in Saxophone, Clarinet, Guitar, Bluegrass, Percussion, Recorder and Harp and student-directed Chamber Groups

• Concerts and fe stivals: Including Grammar in Concert and Junior School Gala

• External competi tions: Including Royal South Street Eisteddfod and regional eisteddfods

• House Choral Comp etition: All students from Years 7 to 12 collaborate on and perform in this popular event

• School and comm unity events: Including performing at the Ballarat Specialist School, Springfest and House Athletics Day

• Tours: Regular reg ional, interstate or international tours such as the Chamber Choir Tour

• Camps: Annual camp s for various bands and ensembles

• Annual Victoria n School Music Festival: A wonderful opportunity for our students to get feedback on their performance

• Backstage and technical support: A wide range of opportunities for students interested in backstage, lighting, sound and technical support