Music
St Catherine's offers a dynamic and exciting Music program, with an extensive classroom curriculum and thriving instrumental program which provide opportunities for both individual and ensemble performance. All students have the opportunity to learn a stringed instrument in Year 2, recorder in Year 3 and a brass or woodwind instrument in Year 5. These small group lessons allow students a ‘hands-on’ experience including opportunities to perform throughout the year.
The School also offers a comprehensive Instrumental Program in all instrument families (including string, woodwind, brass, voice, piano and harpsichord) where students learn with specialist teachers in classical and contemporary styles. The Ensemble Program provides a fantastic array of ensemble opportunities from classical to contemporary with the full range of choirs, orchestras, concert bands, string, woodwind, brass and percussion ensembles, chamber groups and contemporary groups including the Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Funk Band.
An extensive all year performance program enables all students to participate in a wide variety of concerts and recitals including the Annual Gala Concert, Twilight Concert, Instrumental Recitals, Barbreck Concert, Barbreck Recitals, Masterclasses and music theatre performances. Students also perform at the School's Church Services, Speech Night, Assemblies and many other School events both at School and in the community.
Individual tuition from qualified specialist instrumental staff is available on the following instruments:
- Violin, Viola, ‘Cello, Double Bass
- Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
- French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
- Piano, Harpsichord
- Recorder
- Classical singing, Jazz singing
- Guitar
- Harp
- Percussion
- Theory.
Information regarding individual instrumental lessons, ensembles, performance dates, lesson fees and instrument hire is available from the Music Department Office on 9828 3014.
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