Performing Arts

Australian Guild of Music : Unlock'd 2020

Year 12 student Gemma O'Toole recently took part in the state-wide high school competition run by the Australian Guild of Music for original composition, and was awarded a certificate as a finalist for her achievement.

The competition had over 110 entries from 42 schools, with external judging. Check out some of the winners here. You can listen to Gemma's entry in the Finalist "Original Song / Sequenced Work / Soundscape" awards section. Congratulations Gemma.

Join the Instrumental Music Program in 2021

“I would teach children music, physics and philosophy; but more importantly music; for in the patterns of music and all the arts, are the keys to learning” – Plato

• Would you like to learn an instrument?
• Would you like to share the joy of creating music in a social setting?

Learning music can help students’ self-confidence, self-discipline and team work. Music helps students progress in other important learning areas such as Maths and English. Music Australia also notes that countries with a strong focus on music education tend to have higher scores in literacy and numeracy. Engaging music programs have been shown to help with attendance and can be particularly beneficial for students who are not achieving well in school.

"All of this evidence for music’s extrinsic benefits make a strong case for music education, but should not overshadow the sheer joy people experience making music, nor the value of the artform itself”. – Music Australia.

It’s not too late to join the Instrumental Music program in 2021. Please contact Jackie Brogan on 94882336 or Jacqueline.Brogan@education.vic.gov.au for more details.