Music
Music Forms and Events can be found on Redlands Pulse
Music Education
Music in schools is one of the most important subjects within any school curriculum, as varied experiences in musical learning encompasses physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual elements in the shaping of a child’s development.
At its core, the teaching and learning environment for Music at Redlands focuses on a sequential Music Literacy plan, stretching across the scope of the School P-12. Commencing in the Preschool, progressive Curriculum and Cocurricular program in Music learning, extends into Yr 12 Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate courses.
Designed and shaped by 21st century thinking in educational practices, with learning evidences stepped in Making Thinking Visible, the Music curriculum reflects this learning objective by drawing on elements from Kodály and Orff-Schulwerk learning processes and methodologies. This scaffolded and sequential approach to Music education at Redlands, provides students with opportunities to develop aural discernment skills through a mixture of choral and instrumental learning experiences, with the intent to further enhance and extend musicianship and music listening appreciation skills.
With classroom learning shaped around this music education philosophy, we as a department believe that teaching values is an integral dimension of learning through the study of Music. Ingrained into the Redlands Music program, there are key values learned as a result of Music studies and performance. These include self-regulation, dedication, continuous improvement, self-confidence, humility, goal-setting and practice.
Arthur Rubenstein, the late renowned concert pianist, once said in an interview “…that he practised more as an accomplished artist than he did when learning his craft…”. This statement indicates that learning is life-long and continuous, placing significant importance on the exploration and instilling of these values in the formative years of learning.
Music Department Launch Event
Tickets are selling fast! Don’t forget to book your tickets to the Music Department Launch Event Jazz in The Basement on Saturday 14 March at 6.00pm.
Competition Series – Term 1
This term the Music Department will be presenting Battle of the Bands (Week 10) and the Junior and Senior Piano Competitions (Week 11).
Junior and Senior Piano Competitions (Yrs 3-12)
Audition Series 1 Week 5
The audition process will require students to demonstrate advanced technical skills, personal expression and understanding of style. It is expected that students present works demonstrating a high standard of musical competency. Please note only one piece is required for the audition with the second contrasting piece listed on the application form. These competitions will be held in the Edwards Auditorium on Monday 6 April. Audition forms can be collected from Music Receptions or downloaded from Redlands Pulse.
Battle of the Bands (Yrs 5-12)
Audition Series 1 Week 6
The theme for the 2020 event is Music from the 80s and this is a prerequisite for all entries. This event supports our budding young rock musicians through a fundraising venture for the Redlands Cambodia trip and will be held in Redlands Hall on Friday 3 April commencing at 6.00pm. The competition is open to students in Yrs 5-12. Audition forms can be collected from Music Receptions or downloaded from Redlands Pulse.
Extra Subjects Programs
Enrolments for Term 1 Tuition now closed. Term 2 enrolments close on Friday 5 April.
Mr Darren Kuilenburg
Coordinator of Music
seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9820