| Salesian College values the contribution
Music plays in the life of the school. Instrumental students,
in particular, benefit immensely from this enhanced profile
in the school community. Band rehearsals engender a welcoming
and supportive environment and the students' confidence
is raised through the varied performing opportunities.
The College currently has some 250
students involved in the Instrumental Music Program.
Tuition is provided on a large range of instruments
including Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, French Horn,
Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Piano, Guitar and Bass Guitar
and Drums/Percussion. Students are given one free semester
of instrumental tuition in Year 7 as part of their Classroom
Music curriculum. Students can then elect to continue
on their instrument or change to another.
A major aspect
of the Instrumental Music program is the ensemble work.
Salesian College has four ensembles that cater for different
levels of student ability. These comprise the Senior
and Intermediate Concert and Stage Bands. All Bands
attend an annual Music Camp and perform a number of
times each year. The opportunities for public performances
include school liturgies, assemblies, evening concerts
and presentations for the wider community. Major highlights
for the College bands have included the Olympic Torch
Relay, State Ministerial performances, Band Festivals
and Eisteddfods. More intimate performances take the
form of Soirees where students can gain confidence performing
as soloists or in a small ensemble group.
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