Instrumental Music
Bringing music to their ears...
We all encounter music somewhere in our lives, from hearing lullabies as babies, to our favourite tunes on the radio, to in the shopping centres – music is everywhere. We are all touched, in some way by music.
While not all our students will become great academics or champion sports people or professional musicians, research is showing that all can benefit from learning music. Music learning uses multiple areas and networks of the brain simultaneously, and is a discipline that effectively improves the cognitive capacity of the brain. Music & the Arts is a growing area at our College. We value its place in enriching the lives of our students, in boosting their capacity to learn in every other area of academic and social endeavour, and in expressing worship to the Lord.
As an added bonus, it’s incredibly enjoyable. Classroom music is available to all students, from Prep right through to Year 12. All Primary classes have a one hour lesson per week, while Secondary classes are scheduled according to the timetable and student subject choices. These classes are designed to give students a foundational understanding of and appreciation for a variety of styles of music, with standards of analysis, composition and performance increasing through the year levels.
Instrumental Tuition
Students can enrol in Instrumental Music lessons at the College as early as Prep, either as private lessons or as shared lessons with other students. All our teachers are highly trained and well experienced, having performed with a wide variety of ensembles & choirs around Brisbane over the last 30 years and also taught countless students in that time.
Their expertise ranges from Classical to Rock, from Worship to Musical Theatre, and everything in between. Our Year 4 students have the option to begin their musical journey by being part of the Give It A Go! Music Programme, which is a one year partly subsidised programme to give students a start on a woodwind, brass, percussion or stringed instrument.
After completing the Give It A Go! Music Programme, students can transition into private or shared lessons the following year.
Performance Groups
We have a growing number of opportunities for our students to participate in performance groups within the life of the College. These Ensembles range from beginner to more advanced students and encompass a variety of styles of music.
- Primary Junior Choir (Years 1, 2 & 3)
- Primary Senior Choir (Years 4, 5 & 6)
- Give It A Go! Music Programme (Year 4)
- Wind Ensemble (All year levels)
- Give It A Go! Petite Strings (Year 4)
- Andante Strings (All year levels)
Performance Opportunities
All students have numerous performance opportunities throughout the year, either as soloists, in small groups, or in larger ensembles. Many of our Performance Groups participate annually in the Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod, we host in-house concerts throughout the year for both soloists and ensembles, and our calendar culminates in our Arts Gala each October, showcasing all ensembles as well as outstanding students along with visual art works and drama performances.
Extension Opportunities
Students who progress to higher levels are given the opportunity to participate in the various Queensland Conservatorium SHEP programmes offered throughout the year, as well as other festivals & workshops. We are very keen for our students to have these experiences, to mix with other students & to learn from respected instructors at these events.