Involvement in the Performing Arts Program encourages a young person's mind and body to develop confidence, discover self-expression, improve self-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.
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.
Students can undertake individual and group lessons in a range of music disciplines.
These include:
Baritone/Euphonium, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Viola, Violin.
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, theatre productions, musicals and performances.
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 Choir - Years 3 to 6
Senior Choir - Years 7 to 12 (this group focuses on choreography and singing)
Advanced Lacov Elbmesne (invitation only)
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.
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
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
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 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
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