Music
COURSES At Sydney Girls High School, all Year 7 and 8 students complete the mandatory music course - two periods in Year 7 and two periods in Year 8. Year 7 is primarily a concept-based program, whereas in Year 8 the course is more topic-based, completing courses such as Music in Radio, Television and Film, Music of the Stage. Students may then elect to continue with music in Year 9 and 10. In this course music students participate in a wide range of performance, composition and listening activities through a variety of topic areas such as Music of the 20th Century Stage, Music from the Classical Period and Music from the Romantic Period. Students are encouraged to specialise on an instrument or in voice and this participation in performance is complemented by the variety of music-enhanced extra-curricular activities offered at the school. In senior years, Sydney Girls High School offers Music Course 1 and Music Course 2 as well as Extension Studies. The Music Department of Sydney Girls High School provides facilities of a high standard. Apart from two spacious music rooms, there are four practice areas and a resource room equipped with a Music MIDI setup - which is ideal for senior students and electives. Stringed, wind instruments and guitars are available for hire and in the classroom students have access to keyboards and guitars. ENRICHMENT Sydney Girls High School offers a large variety of music enrichment activities. There are tutors in flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, brass, guitar, violin, cello, double bass, guitar, piano, percussion and singing. Lessons take place individually or in small groups. PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES Performance opportunities for students include performances of school groups at school and community functions and concerts. Students are encouraged to audition to become members in the NSW Performing Arts Ensembles. All ensembles will be performing at the Open Night and the Annual Sydney Girls High School Musicale Evening. EXTRA-CURRICULAR All students at SGHS are encouraged to participate in one or more of the extra-curricular music programs. These programs foster both the musical and social development of the girls. MUSIC SUPPORT GROUP A very important part played in the promotion of music at Sydney Girls High School is the Music Support Group, a dedicated group who work tirelessly to fundraise, assist music staff in organisation and help promote student involvement in activities. Parents meet once per term. Contact the school for information about meetings. |
