Music at Genazzano forms an important part of the holistic education and cultural experience of our students. The College has always had a strong tradition of musical excellence. Through individual training and ensemble playing, students have been known to enjoy and excel not only in music but in many other areas of College life.
Learning an instrument enhances:
- Musical and creative skills
- Commitment, critical assessment, communication, time management
- Significant differences in learning
- Enjoyment and achievement.
The Program
An extensive and varied music education program from Prep to Year 12 allows all students to explore their special interests and develop their talents. The program offers:
- Classroom music, as part of academic curriculum
- Private instrumental lessons
- Co-curricular music activities and groups.
Curriculum
Classroom music is offered as part of the curriculum from Prep to Year 8.
For Years 4 to 6, a compulsory group instrumental program for strings, woodwind, brass or percussion is undertaken. Orff instruments are also used as developmental tools.
Music is a compulsory subject in Years 7 and 8, and is offered as an elective from Year 9.
At a VCE level, we offer the following courses:
- Music Style and Composition
- Music Performance
- Music Investigation.
Co-curricular
Genazzano also offers a wide range of musical co-curricular activities available to students at all year levels.
Choirs
- Chamber Choir
- Contemporary Vocal Group
- Vocal Quintet
Ensembles
- String Quartets
- String Orchestras
- Symphony Orchestra
- Flute Ensembles
- Guitar Ensembles
- Brass Ensembles
- Keyboard Ensembles
- Saxophone Ensembles
- Percussion Ensembles
Bands
- Concert Bands
- Jazz Bands
- Stage Bands
- Big Bands
- Rock Bands
- Pop Groups
Theory
- Performance Classes
- Music Theory Classes
Music Camp & Tours
Students engaged in co-curricular music programs are offered enriching opportunities each year, including participation in music camps, attendance at the prestigious Generations in Jazz festival held in Mount Gambier, South Australia, and taking part in overseas tours.
Individual Tuition
Music lessons are an important part of the overall education provided to students and our aim is to enrich the lives of young people through the love and passion for music and instrumental practice.
Individual tuition is offered in:
- Pianoforte
- Voice
- All string instruments
- All brass instruments
- All wind instruments
- All percussion instruments
- All contemporary instruments
Performances and Camps
Throughout the year, Genazzano holds various concerts and recitals. Students are also frequently asked to perform at venues outside the College and take part in a range of competitions.
The opportunity to attend music camp provides access to specialist teachers and is a valuable extension of the students’ musical experience.