Music at the College
Music at the College plays a vital role in nurturing the spiritual, creative and personal growth of our students. As an integral part of College life, music enriches our faith celebrations and community events, including College liturgies and Principal’s tours, and provides students with meaningful opportunities to express themselves through performance. Throughout the year, students participate in concerts and soirees that celebrate learning, build confidence and foster a strong sense of belonging. The Music Department also values collaboration beyond the College, offering opportunities for students to engage with other Brisbane Catholic Education schools and participate as members of a wider Catholic learning community.
Instrumental Music and Tuition Opportunities
The College offers a comprehensive Instrumental Music Program that supports students across a wide range of year levels and interests. Specialist tuition is available in the following areas:
Prep – Year 3
- Violin
- Guitar (including Ukulele)
- Piano
- Voice
- Speech & Drama
Year 4 - Year 12
- Guitar
- Piano
- Percussion
- Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba)
- Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)
- Woodwind (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone)
- Bagpipes
- Voice
- Speech & Drama
College Ensembles
Students are encouraged to extend their musical learning through participation in a wide range of College ensembles, fostering teamwork, leadership and a lifelong love of music. Ensemble opportunities include:
- Concert Band
- Stage Band
- Rock Band
- String Ensemble
- Piccolo Strings
- Guitar Ensemble
- Junior and Senior Percussion Ensembles
- Junior and Senior Choirs
- Immersion Ensembles
Ensemble participation provides students with valuable performance experiences and supports their development as confident, collaborative and skilled musicians.
Music Immersion Program
The College is proud to offer a Music Immersion Program that provides students with equitable access to instrumental learning. In Year 5, all students have the opportunity to learn a Brass, Woodwind or String instrument, that they have not learned before, free of charge for an entire year as part of their classroom music curriculum. The program is offered again in Year 7 as an optional co-curricular opportunity for up to 20 students wishing to extend their learning and continue their musical pathway.
For further information about the Unity College Instrumental Music Program, please contact the Instrumental Music Department via unitymusic@bne.catholic.edu.au
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