Performing Arts Program

At Emmaus Christian College, we have a strong focus on the Performing Arts. Students are provided with excellent opportunities to experience the excitement and enjoyment of Music, Drama and Dance.

Music and Drama are offered through to SACE Stages 1 and 2, providing students with a variety of extra career paths from which they can choose. Dance has been introduced at Year 10 level and we anticipate that this will continue at higher year levels if there is sufficient demand.

Our vision for our Performing Arts program is to help our students be discerning in their choices, to develop God-given talents, to equip students to make a positive contribution to the ministry of their church, and to provide opportunities to develop skills for a vocation in these areas or for general interest.

 
Primary School Music Program

The Primary curriculum includes music for all year levels. Other Primary School music program options are as follows:

  • Ensembles
  • Primary School Choirs for students from Years 3-6
  • Assembly Worship Band (Year 6)

Middle School and Senior School Program

Involvement in ensembles and bands are optional for Middle and Senior School students. Various co-curricular options are also available including: 

  • Jazz Band
  • Middle School Worship Band
  • Senior School Worship Band
  • Ensembles are offered subject to student numbers

Music is a compulsory subject for Years 7-8, and an elective subject for Years 9-12.

Tuition in an instrument is recommended for students from Year 8. Students wishing to pursue music in Year 9 and beyond should undertake study in an instrument in Year 8. Music lessons cover practical studies, theory, aural and history. As part of this subject, students may also be involved in: 

  • Co-curricular activities
  • Individual performance

 
SACE Stage 1 Units 

  • Music Experience – designed for students with limited previous musical experience but a strong interest in music.
  • Music Advanced – designed for students with a substantial background in music, encouraging development of their skills and knowledge.

 SACE Stage 2 Units

 Stage 2 music is designed to be undertaken in single units. Students may study up to 4 units. A full subject comprises 2 units. Units include: 

  • Individual Music Study
  • Musicianship
  • Ensemble Performance
  • Music in Context
  • Performance Special Study
  • Music Technology
  • Solo Performance
  • Composing and Arranging

Students are expected to regularly and consistently practice their chosen instrument (45 minutes to an hour per day) and it is a requirement for them to attend a half-hour instrumental lesson per week.


Instrumental Tuition 

Instrumental tuition is available at the College during the school day. Instrumental teachers provide lessons to students individually, paired or in groups of 3. Lessons are rotated where possible so children do not miss the same subject weekly. 

Individual lesson (30 minutes) $27.00 per student
Paired lesson (30 minutes) $20.00 per student (individual will be offered if only 1 student - Paired lessons are not offered for drums or piano)
Group lesson (30 minutes) $13.00 per student (minimum of 3) see Music Program Information below

Parents pay and liaise direct with the instrumental teacher regarding payments and student progress. Students experience a variety of music within their lessons and will receive a report on their progress each semester. Please refer to the General Information and Guidelines for full details of this program and the agreement between parents and the instrumental teachers.

Instrumental tuition lessons are available for a wide range of instruments including: 

Flute

Piano
(classical & modern)

Guitar
(acoustic & electric)

Clarinet

Trumpet

Electric Bass

Saxophone

Drums

Violin

Cello

Voice

Viola

Trombone

Ukulele

 

*Individual lessons are preferred for piano and drums.

 Students may use their own instruments or hire instruments (including accessories).

Click here for Instrumental Music Program Information

Click here for Instrumental Tuition Agreement

Click here for Instrumental Tuition Enrolment Form 

Click here for 2013 Performing Arts Calendar


Musical and Drama Productions

Every year we enjoy a music theatre production presented by College students.

            Even years – Primary School Musical
            Odd years – Middle and Senior School Musical

 
Dance

Dance has been introduced at Year 10 and we anticipate that this will continue at higher year levels as there is sufficient demand.