Performing Arts

Involvement in the Performing Arts Program engages a young person’s mind and body to develop confidence, discover self-expression, improve social awareness and enhance visual and auditory processing skills. Studies have shown that students who are involved in regular performing arts activities, particularly those who practice a musical instrument, develop a greater capacity for higher-order thinking skills and executive brain function. This in turn assists in the growth and development of skills related to being critical thinkers, effective problem solvers and good communicators.

Meet Nicole Strohfeldt, Director of Co-Curricular Cultural Activities    


A Bundaberg local, Nicole moved to Brisbane after high school to study a Bachelor of Music majoring in Double Bass Performance. After teaching Instrumental Music part-time while she was studying, Nicole discovered a passion for the world of music education and went on to study a Master of Teaching (Instrumental and Secondary Music) and then a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (Educational and Developmental Psychology). She has taught in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Houston TX and Bundaberg, and has always found a way to continue playing her Double Bass wherever she goes.

Nicole and her family moved back to Australia in 2020 and she began teaching at St Luke’s as a string specialist in 2022. She is currently the National President of the Australian Strings Association (AUSTA) and plays in a local string quintet called Bella Canna. Nicole is passionate about helping young people to find the creative outlets that will be theirs for life.

Instrumental Music Tuition 

Piano Tutorial


St Luke’s Anglican School offers expert tuition in a wide variety of musical instruments including Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Strings and Piano. Theory lessons are also available, and lessons covering Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) requirements in all grades are offered. Individual and group lessons are available in the following:

Baritone/EuphoniumFlute           Trumpet
Baritone SaxophoneFrench Horn            Trombone
Bass Clarinet            OboeTuba
BassoonPercussionViola
CelloPianoViolin
Double Bass
Saxophone


Please note: Lessons are scheduled as a part of the school day. This aligns with current research indicating that this is best practice when helping students to develop executive function.

Music Ensembles and Drama Groups


The Performing Arts is a vibrant and expressive part of life at St Luke’s Anglican School, with close to half of the school's student population involved in Performing Arts activities, including instrumental music lessons, music ensembles, Drama Tech Club, theatre productions, musicals and performances.


St Luke’s Anglican School is highly regarded by the community for its Music Program, and especially for the quality and success of its bands, choirs and orchestras. The School has won awards at many different District, Regional and State level competitions, and performed at a stunning array of events, festivals and Eisteddfods. A wide range of opportunities are available to different year groups.

Your Child's Performing Arts Opportunities at St Luke's

Performing Arts Opportunities
Performing Arts Opportunities (Years 1-12)

Years 1 and 2: Piano Tuition

Year 3: Junior Singers, Year 3 Strings Program (compulsory), Piano Tuition

Year 4: Beginner Concert Band, Beginner Strings, Junior Singers, Instrumental Music Tuition (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Strings, Piano)

Years 5 and 6: Junior Concert Band, Junior Singers, Junior Strings, Instrumental Music Tuition (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Strings, Piano) 

Year 7: Junior Concert Band, Junior Strings, Out of the Box Theatre Group, Senior Choir, Instrumental Music Tuition (Brass, Woodwind, Strings, Percussion, Piano)

Years 8 and 9: Stage Band, Lacov Elbmesne (Advanced Choir), Out of the Box Theatre Group, Senior Choir, Senior Concert Band, Senior Orchestra, Senior Strings, Instrumental Music Tuition (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Strings, Piano)

Years 10, 11 and 12: Stage Band, Lacov Elbmesne (Advanced Choir), Out of the Box Theatre Group, Senior Choir, Senior Concert Band, Senior Orchestra, Senior Strings, Drama Tech Club, Instrumental Music Tuition (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Strings, Piano)

Choir
Choir (Years 3-12)
Performing Arts Choir

The Choral Program at St Luke’s Anglican School offers opportunities for students from Years 3 to 12. Students involved in this program progress from learning songs in unison to four-part harmony. St Luke’s offers the following opportunities in this area;  

  • Junior Singers - Years 3 to 6 
  • Senior Choir - Years 7 to 12 (this group focuses on choreography and singing) 
  • Advanced Lacov Elbmesne (invitation only) 
Year 3 Strings Program
Year 3 Strings Program (Year 3)
Year 3 Strings


The St Luke’s Year 3 String Program uses an immersive, structured curriculum to provide an ideal first experience of learning a musical instrument. In conjunction with the Music subject lessons, qualified string teachers provide intensive training in aural skills using Kodàly methodology, Suzuki string techniques, note reading in treble, alto and bass clefs, fine motor development, understanding of beat and rhythm, pitch acuity and performance techniques. Students are able to perform in school concerts, the Bundaberg Eisteddfod and the AUSTA String Festival in solo and group contexts. The experiences allow students to develop confidence and resilience in an enjoyable environment alongside their peers. Many of our Year 3 Strings graduates continue with their music studies as a lifelong skill.

String Orchestra
String Orchestras (Years 4-12) 

St Luke’s Anglican School has a co-curricular classical string program for students in Year 4 to 12. Through this program, students progress from learning basic ensemble skills through to part work, balance, tuning, musicality and advanced performance. St Luke’s offers the following opportunities in this area;  

  • Beginner String Ensemble - Year 4
  • Junior String Ensemble - Years 5 to 7 
  • Senior String Ensemble - Years 8 to 12
Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra (Years 7-12) 

St Luke’s Anglican School has a co-curricular orchestral program, which includes Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion. This unique opportunity to learn to play and blend with all orchestral instruments is extremely valuable. The orchestral program is available for students from Years 7 to 12. The students in this program progress from learning basic orchestral ensemble skills to understanding balance, blend, tuning, musicality and advanced performance. Primary School students experience the symphony orchestra format at their annual music camp. St Luke’s offers the following regular opportunity in this area;  

  • Senior Orchestra - Years 7 to 12 
Concert Band
Concert Bands (Years 5-12)
Performing Arts Concert Band

St. Luke’s Anglican School offers a co-curricular concert band program for students in Years 4 to 12 who are learning Brass, Woodwind or Percussion instruments. Through this program, students progress from learning basic ensemble skills through to part work, balance, tuning, musicality and advanced performance. St Luke’s offers the following opportunities in this area;

  • Beginner Concert Band - Year 4 and beginning students from other year levels 
  • Junior Concert Band - Years 5 to 7 
  • Senior Concert Band - Years 8 to 12 
  • Stage Band - Years 10 to 12 (invitation only)
Out of the Box Theatre
Out of the Box Theatre Group (Years 7-12) 


Out of the Box is a theatre group for students from Year 7 to 12. The students engage in discovering all aspects of theatre from devising, scripting and performance through weekly workshops. Performance opportunities involve productions for the St Luke’s Anglican School community and involvement in the Queensland Theatre Company’s Scene Project.  

Drama Club
Drama Tech Club (Years 10-12) 


Drama Tech Club is an opportunity for Senior School students (Years 10 to 12) to hone their skills in theatrical lighting, sound and special effects. Students involved in this activity help behind the scenes in a number of school performances and productions. A number of students have realised their potential in this field, and followed this path as a career beyond school.