Music
Music is important because it is abstract; it does not mean anything outside itself, it does not describe, narrate or tell stories ... music evokes, suggests, implies and music opens up the mind in an extraordinary way. Richard Gill
Head Teacher Music
Sarah Reeve
Performing Arts credentials
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Faculty Goals
- Unlock the potential in each musician
- Develop each student’s creativity, confidence, sense of self and expression
- Provide positive musical experiences and create a sense of belonging
- Build life skills that will enable students to thrive beyond HSPA
Subjects
Stage 4
Y7 Mandatory Music
Y8 PA Music
Y8 PBL Elective Music
Stage 5
Y9 PA Music 200 hour
Y9 PBL Elective Music
Y10 PA Music 200 hour
Y10 PBL Elective Music
Stage 6
Preliminary Music 1
Preliminary Music 2
HSC Music 1
HSC Music 2
HSC Music Extension
Music Industry
High potential and gifted education opportunities
Explore the full list of High potential and gifted education (HPGE) and enrichment opportunities our faculty has to offer. Filter the list via the Music faculty in column D.
Music tutoring
At HSPA students can have peripatetic music lessons during the school week. Highly skilled local musicians come into the school to provide our students with quality individual lessons. For details on specific teachers please contact the Music Department.
The following is a list of the lessons available:
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- French Horn
- Tuba
- Violin
- Double Bass
- Piano
- Guitar
- Drum kit
- Mallet Percussion
- Voice
Activities
Large Instrumental Ensembles
Junior & Senior Concert Band
Junior and Senior Stage Band
String Orchestra
Marching Band
Percussion Ensemble
Vocal Ensembles
Junior Choir
Senior Choir
Senior Vocal Ensemble
Small ensembles
Solo performance opportunities
Features
- Recording Studio access and opportunities
- Computer technology utilised in the classroom
- Peripatetic tutor program
Staff Members & Emails
At HSPA, we value the balance between work and personal time for our staff and families. As part of our commitment to wellbeing, we have set clear guidelines for digital communication. Please remember that our staff, as per Department of Education policy, will not be expected to respond to non-emergency communications outside of school hours, ensuring they have time to recharge and focus on providing the best educational experience for our students.
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