Performing Arts

In the Classroom...

Recently in Performing Arts, year 3-6 students have been using their knowledge of the treble and bass clef pitches to create their own melodies. Year 3/4 students created four bars of melodies, while year 5/6 students created 8 bars of melodies. 

Student examples:

F-2 students have been drawing notes on the treble clef, with F-1 students focusing on treble clef line notes, and year 2 students practicing how to draw the full scale on the treble clef line and spaces. Students also completed a detective case together to 

Upcoming Musical Events and News

Choir Rehearsal Reminders

When: Every school term Tuesday, 1:45pm

Where: Performing Arts Room

National song writing competition 

The Australian Children's Music Foundation hosts a national song writing competition every year. This is the perfect opportunity for students who love composing to showcase their compositions. Information about the competition can be found at: https://acmf.com.au/national-songwriting-competition/

If your child would like to enter, please send a mp3 recording through to zoe.tsai@education.vic.gov.au before 3pm on September 13 2024. 

Feel free to email me with any questions you have! 

Melbourne Youth Orchestra Summer School 2025

The Melbourne youth orchestra will be hosting a summer school in January 2025. If your child learns an instrument, the summer school is a great way for your child to not only develop their techniques, but also expand their repertoire, make like-minded friends and to gain experience practicing and performing in an orchestral setting. 

Dates: 6-11 January, 2025

Where: University of Melbourne Southbank Campus, ABC Iwaki Auditorium, Hamer Hall – Arts Centre Melbourne

For more information and how to apply, please check out this website: https://myo.org.au/programs/summer-school/