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