Admissions Handbook 2011 - The Southport School

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Music
The School’s aim is to foster and develop an interest in music through music in the classroom, individual
tuition and instrumental and choral groups which consist of choirs, bands, orchestras, chamber groups and
Ensembles, and from time to time other speciality groups may be formed.
Music in the Classroom
The Preparatory School
In Prep to Year 7 music literacy is developed through singing, listening, movement and creating music. The
programme is developmental and students experience a wide variety of activities, both vocal and instrumental.
The Secondary School
Students study music in an “intensive study mode” where four lessons per week are taught for four weeks in
each semester. Students study basic musicianship through analysing repertoire, composition and
performance.
In Years 9 to 12 there is an elective music course that covers musical performance, composition and analysis
of repertoire. Students work with the latest music software in a computer keyboard lab.
Instrumental/Vocal Music
Lessons are available in both the Preparatory and Secondary Schools in the following subjects:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, French Horn,
Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Electric Bass, Classical, Contemporary Guitar Styles & Jazz Guitar, Singing,
Piano, Pipe Organ, Percussion & Drums and Music Theory.
Making music is a collaborative process and requires interaction with others. Therefore, as boys become
more proficient, they will be expected to become members of the school music groups.
Studio Concerts/Student Recital Nights
During each term, concerts are held to provide opportunities for students to perform as a soloist. At these
concerts parents and friends are invited to hear student performances in a relaxed and comfortable
environment.
Scholarships
HJ King Music Scholarships are offered annually for students from Year 8 onwards. This scholarship is for
boys who excel on an instrument or voice.
Organ Scholarship is offered every 2 to 3 years for students who show an interest in, or proficiency on, organ
(classic pipe organ).
Both of these scholarships offer part remission of academic fees. An Information Sheet and Application
Forms for both scholarships are available online from our website from January 2011.
Recording Exam Results on Senior Certificates (Music and Speech)
Trinity Guildhall London and AMEB
Queensland Studies Authority has announced that candidates who sit for particular grades in Years 10 and 12
are eligible to have those subjects recorded on their Senior Certificates. For more information on this, please
contact the Music Department.