Music

Nurturing passions

Growing Musical Talent

We foster musicianship through core curriculum and elective classes. All students are encouraged to pursue their love of music.

We believe music education is an essential part of a well-rounded learning experience and are proud to offer a rich and inclusive program. Students can engage with music through the curriculum, co-curricular ensembles, or private tuition, with opportunities across a wide range of instrumental and vocal pathways. 

Our Music Program is designed to inspire excellence in a supportive and engaging environment. By exploring both classical foundations and contemporary practices, students build technical skill alongside a deeper appreciation of music in all its forms. They are encouraged to collaborate, take responsibility for their learning, and strive for personal bests, whether performing, composing, or experimenting with music technology.

Curriculum

Classroom Music

An essential part of the curriculum from our CEEd to Year 7, we offer special Music Programs at various year levels. From Year 8, students choose from an exciting range of elective subjects.

Year 2 String Program

All students in Year 2 study violin, viola or cello as part of the weekly curriculum. The year of learning culminates in a performance to an audience of family and friends.

Year 7 Instrumental Music Program (Imp)

All students choose to study a string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument they have not previously studied within the curriculum. Two concerts are held during the year, in which every student participates.

Years 8, 9 & 10

Students explore technology in music, film music, composition and performance.

Years 10, 11 & 12

Students can choose VCE Music Performance (Solo and Group), VCE Music Styles and Composition, and VCE VM Music Certificate III in Technical Production or Performance.

Private Tuition

Students can choose to learn from over 20 instruments (including voice and speech art) in solo or small group lessons and are supported in taking their external exams.

Enquire about private tuition

The Academy - Sound and Performance is an internship opportunity that extends beyond the VET classroom into the music industry, tertiary institutions and the community.

Scholarship Opportunities

We offer scholarships for talented young musicians who are ready to grow, perform, and make a real impact in our Music Program. If you are passionate about your instrument and eager to contribute to school life, we would love to hear from you.

Acknowledgement of Country

Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn, live and work, the Wadawurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Commitment to Child Safety

Ballarat Grammar maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse and actively implements measures to identify and manage any risks of harm to students within our school environment. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people are central and fundamental responsibilities of the School. We are firmly committed to fostering a child-safe culture that provides an environment where students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices heard in decisions that affect their lives. Ballarat Grammar values diversity and strictly prohibits any racist or discriminatory practices. All members of our school community share the responsibility to care for children and young people by promptly raising any concerns regarding their safety, promoting their wellbeing, and protecting them from all forms of harm or abuse.

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