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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
They develop their musicianship skills through aural perception, analysis and study of music language.
The Music department encompasses many facets of life at Saint Ignatius College.
These are part of its broader social importance. Each has its own special distinction, which marks itself both within and outside the Saint Ignatius community.
Through participation in the Music program, students are guided to develop a love of Music. Students are encouraged, via the pursuit of excellence, to achieve their personal best through the development of self-discipline.
Students are challenged to stimulate and develop their aesthetic awareness and explore their creativity. Students will face the future with a global view of music as an international language, through a varied curriculum including exposure to music technology.
Classroom Music is compulsory in Years 7 and 8. From Year 9 onwards Music is an elective. VCE units 1,2,3 & 4 Music Performance are part of the Years 11 and 12 program for those wishing to undertake Music.
For Units 1 & 2 there is no prerequisite standard but to complete Units 3 & 4 a student must be of at least AMEB grade V standard.
Private Tuition
The music faculty of Saint Ignatius College offers private tuition for students who may show interest in a particular instrument or voice. Students taking music lessons are withdrawn from class during school time on a rotational basis.
The school has instruments available for hire for the following:
The Mini Maestros is suited for Years 7 and 8 students who
have completed the
Year 7 Instrumental Classroom Program and or those who have been learning their instrument for a minimum for six months. The students build on their instrumental and performance skills in a friendly environment. It is a great way for junior students to gain the level of experience needed to progress to the Senior Orchestra.
The Senior Orchestra is for experienced students who have been learning their instrument for two years or more. The students rehearse on a weekly basis and hone their playing skills across a wide repertoire of music. They have many opportunities to perform throughout the school year.
The College Choirs consists of dedicated students from Year 7 to Year 12 who are versatile across a range of music genres and actively perform both at the College and in the wider community. They rehearse each week to refine their ability to harmonise, read music and sing as unified group. The students also have the opportunity to progress to featuring in solo singing roles.
Students are encouraged to sit for AMEB or ANSCA examinations in Theory and/or Practical. Prescribed fees for these examinations are to be paid in advance. A written report outlining progress will be issued at the end of each semester. Lessons are generally undertaken for a full year.
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