Co-Curricular
MusicMusic at The Moreton Bay Colleges
Music plays an important role in the lives of The Moreton Bay Colleges. Moreton Bay College and Moreton Bay Boys’ College share a proud culture of music and we are known in the broader community as having vibrant, diverse, quality music programmes.
Music is delivered as a single programme across both campuses, utilising the collective resources of both Colleges to provide students with the best possible music education and performance opportunities. This collaborative model allows girls and boys to interact artistically in rehearsal and performance, while at the same time retains separate, single-sex campuses for individual and class instruction.
Research has confirmed the extensive benefits of music education in supporting the general educational development of children. Students who are engaged in music generally perform better in the core learning areas of literacy and numeracy.
Our music programme inspires all students to reach their potential by promoting goal setting, teamwork, and self-discipline. It cultivates transferable skills in students that advantage academic performance.
The Moreton Bay Colleges, together, offer students exceptional musical experiences. Music is delivered through: Class Music, Instrumental and Vocal Tuition, Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles and Performance. We would like to extend a warm invitation to all Moreton Bay College students to join our Music Programme.
Class music
Class music at MBC is an active, practical, and continuous learning experience where students make and respond to music. Students learning music listen, perform and compose through units of study specifically developed to embrace girls’ interests and learning styles. Classroom music studies align with our primary immersion programmes, and are designed and sequenced to facilitate a seamless transition into the secondary school. Music classes are available to students in every year level, including Year 12 Music Extension.
Primary Immersion programme
In Years 4, all students participate in a two-year instrumental immersion programme. Students are involved in weekly small group lessons with a specialist teacher and regular class ensemble activities. Instruments available for study include: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, french horn, euphonium, tuba and percussion.
Instrumental and vocal tuition
At The Moreton Bay Colleges’ a team of skilled specialist teachers offer private instrumental and vocal lessons to students from Prep to Year 12. Private music lessons are available for the following instruments: Strings - violin, viola, cello, double bass; Wind - flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, oboe, saxophone; Brass - trumpet, trombone, french horn; Percussion - all orchestral percussion; Drum kit; Voice; Piano; Guitar - acoustic, electric and bass.
Ensemble programme
Our 23 performing ensembles across both campuses are open to all students who study an instrument or voice, either at the colleges or externally. Through a programme of weekly rehearsals and regular performances, students build confidence in their abilities, develop technical skills, and most importantly experience the joy of making music with others.
Contact our Music team
For more detailed information, or to discuss how the Moreton Bay Colleges can tailor a music programme for your child, please email us.