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At ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵios, students are encouraged to develop their gifts in music in order to be able to serve their classmates and the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵios community. They can do this through performance opportunities while exploring their creativity through composition. At an individual level, music is a medium of personal expression, and thus lends itself to the expression of faith, for both the individual and as a tool for outreach. Students are challenged to consider how they can use their gifts in music to further God’s kingdom.


Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be able to play an instrument?
Is voice an instrument?
Do I need to bring my instrument every day?
What if I play a large instrument?
Where can I store my instrument during the day it is at school?
Do I need to be in a school ensemble if I do elective Music?
Do I have to be able to read music?
Do we have to study composition?
What are the Learning Areas for Music?
Do I need to do Music in Year 9 & 10 if I want to choose it for Year 11 & 12?

Do I have to be able to play an instrument?

Yes, you do. You need to be receiving lessons on your instrument from a tutor.

Is voice an instrument?

Of course it is!

Do I need to bring my instrument every day?

No – you will only need to bring you instrument on practical days (usually only once or twice each week).

What if I play a large instrument?

If you play piano or drums, you can use the school equipment. You can also use the school’s amplifiers.

Where can I store my instrument during the day it is at school?

You can use the Music Staffroom or Music Storeroom. There is usually a staff member there at the end of the day for you to collect your instrument.

Do I need to be in a school ensemble if I do elective Music?

Yes, you do. We ask you to be in one of our ensembles while you are studying music. This can include the school musical.

Do I have to be able to read music?

You should have a basic ability to read music and understand that this will be required of you in the Music course.

Do we have to study composition?

Yes – this is a compulsory are of the curriculum.

What are the Learning Areas for Music?

Performance, Listening and Composition.

Do I need to do Music in Year 9 & 10 if I want to choose it for Year 11 & 12?

If you would like to do Music 2 or extension, you need to have completed Stage 5 Music. You can choose to do Music 1 if you have not completed Stage 5, however, you may struggle to understand the terminology and concepts at first.

If you have further questions, please contact:

Creative Arts Coordinator - Mrs Nicole Conway

nconway@covenant.nsw.edu.au

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