In 2009, Cavendish Road SHS established a Music Excellence Program for Year 8 students. This selected group of students will enter our accelerated academic–music class which will offer the opportunity to work at an enhanced level through their musical studies and performances while maintaining an extended academic program.
Emphasis will be on music performance and studies. This class will practice as an ensemble and soloists in class time and perform at various school functions. The opportunity for private practice, work in small ensembles, master-classes with visiting musicians, conductors and clinicians will all be available. This will assist all students to reach their goals in the field of musical performance. Musicianship skills will be developed through the study of the AMEB’s music-craft curriculum.
This class is designed to encourage the pursuit of excellence through the perspectives of instrumental, music history and aural skills. It will also help students to develop a sense of professionalism and discipline in all their future endeavours.
Why instrumental music excellence?
The music excellence program was developed in response to growing numbers of students interested in taking music further.
A program was developed to challenge students to push themselves past the point of their perceived ability and respond to more complex and demanding tasks.
Intended outcomes for music excellence:
improved musical performance ability
enhancement of creativity through a composition focus
improved ICT skills in music
involvement in improving the music culture within the school
Instrumental music excellence summary
Offered in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 (in development) and 12, our extension program promotes:
composing through performance
performance practice
access to ICTs through macbooks and related software and hardware (GarageBand, Noteflight, MIDI controller keyboards and audio interfaces)
skills developed in orchestral, small ensemble and solo performance Cavendish Road is committed to nurturing and developing the musical talents of our extension students.
Whether it be through instrumental or vocal studies we prepare your child to take their place in the diverse world of music.
We are proud of our Cavendish Road music students who have taken their opportunities to continue music studies at tertiary institutions including:
Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria in order of consideration
- Comparative academic merit with all other out of
catchment enrolment applicants (applicable to out-of-catchment students only)
- Performance at audition conducted by specialist
staff
Students
must also meet 3 criteria to remain in the Academy:
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Progression on chosen instrument
- Academic standards that reflect genuine effort
- High standard of attitude and behaviour