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The musical program at the school is taken by two teachers who
are working on a permanent part/time basis. The program consists
of the following:
| Class lessons |
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The children in all year levels are given weekly music lessons.
During these lessons, the recorder is taught in years 4 and
5. At all levels, singing is used to develop reading, writing,
performing and listening skills.
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| Choirs |
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Our students are encouraged, in Years 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 to
join choral singing groups which participate in a number of
competitive and non-competitive activities throughout the
year. Rehearsals are held both before and during school time.
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| Bands |
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Two bands operate in our school -
- a "junior" band which children join at some
stage during their first year of tuition;
- a "senior" band to which the players graduate
as they develop expertise
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| String Orchestras |
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Two string ensembles operate in our school -
- after one year of lessons children play in the "junior"
string ensemble
- players then graduate to the "senior" string
ensemble
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INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC PROGRAM
Instrumental Music Teachers visit our school on a weekly basis to
give tuition to students in years 5-7 who have auditioned in brass,
woodwind and percussion, and to years 3-7 students who have auditioned
in strings. Children are withdrawn from normal classes for music lessons
on an individual or small group basis. Some instruments are on loan
from the school and children participate in the school Bands or String
Orchestra once they reach an appropriate level of competence. For
further information, contact our music teachers. |
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