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MSSC
201-207 Goodfellows RoadMurrumba Downs Qld 4503
P 07 3490 3222 F 07 3385 0831www.murrumbassc.eq.edu.au
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSICApplication Booklet
High Performance Music at Murrumba State Secondary College is designed to a�ract musically and academically talented students in our district and surrounds with the purpose of establishing a single High Performance Music Class each year.
Students in the program study a core curriculum of English, Mathema�cs, Science and SOSE, and also receive addi�onal classroom lessons of High Performance Music per week in Years 7 - 10. Students then con�nue on to Senior Music for Years 11 and 12. Addi�onally, students will par�cipate in the Instrumental and Vocal Music program by undertaking weekly lessons and par�cipa�ng in College Music ensembles such as Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Stage Band and The Murrumba Singers.
High Performance Music students will not only demonstrate a very high level of commitment to their Music studies, but will be expected to par�cipate in spor�ng, academic, cultural and leadership programs at the College.
ENTRY TO THE PROGRAM
Entry into High Performance Music at Murrumba State Secondary College is via the Applica�on and Audi�on Process. Prospec�ve students and families are invited to complete an applica�on form, and to a�ach the required references and documenta�on to their applica�on.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC – CURRICULUM AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Vibrant Classroom experiences such as:
• Performance Seminars – performance of works-in-progress
• Aural musicianship skills
•• Music Technology
• Vocal and Instrumental Music lessons
External Na�onally Recognised CoursesAustralian Music Examina�ons Board courses such as:
• AMEB Music Theory (Grade 1/2/3/4 studied in-class, and online external examina�on
to be completed)• AMEB Contemporary Popular Music Curriculum - Performance
• AMEB Instrumental - Performance
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
AIMS AND OUTCOMES OF THE HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAMThe aim of High Performance Music is to provide a dedicated pathway of Music educa�on for students in Year 7 – 10 in prepara�on for Senior Music. Outstanding Music students are typically high achievers in other academic disciplines, and a dedicated core class of high achieving students will create an environment where musical and academic success is central to the day to day learning of students.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
A number of extra-curricular Music ac�vi�es exist at the College including Choirs, Concert Band, Stage Band, String Ensemble and Wind Ensemble. Students are also invited to join the college Tech Crew. It is mandatory for all High Performance Music Program students to be a part of at least one Instrumental Ensemble (keyboard students will play mallet percussion where needed), and/or College Choir depending on chosen instrument.
The College holds annual Arts Showcases, and a bi-annual College Musical in our state of the art Performing Arts Complex.
Moreton Youth Music Ensembles rehearse at Undurba State Primary School and are an addi�onal way to enjoy music as part of a community-based program. High Performance Music students are strongly encouraged to join these ensembles.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are offered in the High Performance Music Program. A panel comprising The Principal, The Leader of Learning - The Arts, and Music Staff, will consider all successful applicants for scholarships. The balance and number of scholarships will be the responsibility of the panel. Each scholarship will be used towards educa�onal and uniform costs incurred by the student over one year of schooling at Murrumba State Secondary College. The value of the scholarship will be determined by the panel on a case by case basis.
High Performance Music at Murrumba State Secondary College is designed to a�ract musically and academically talented students in our district and surrounds with the purpose of establishing a single High Performance Music Class each year.
Students in the program study a core curriculum of English, Mathema�cs, Science and SOSE, and also receive addi�onal classroom lessons of High Performance Music per week in Years 7 - 10. Students then con�nue on to Senior Music for Years 11 and 12. Addi�onally, students will par�cipate in the Instrumental and Vocal Music program by undertaking weekly lessons and par�cipa�ng in College Music ensembles such as Wind Ensemble, String Ensemble, Stage Band and The Murrumba Singers.
High Performance Music students will not only demonstrate a very high level of commitment to their Music studies, but will be expected to par�cipate in spor�ng, academic, cultural and leadership programs at the College.
ENTRY TO THE PROGRAM
Entry into High Performance Music at Murrumba State Secondary College is via the Applica�on and Audi�on Process. Prospec�ve students and families are invited to complete an applica�on form, and to a�ach the required references and documenta�on to their applica�on.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC – CURRICULUM AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Vibrant Classroom experiences such as:
• Performance Seminars – performance of works-in-progress
• Aural musicianship skills
•• Music Technology
• Vocal and Instrumental Music lessons
External Na�onally Recognised CoursesAustralian Music Examina�ons Board courses such as:
• AMEB Music Theory (Grade 1/2/3/4 studied in-class, and online external examina�on
to be completed)• AMEB Contemporary Popular Music Curriculum - Performance
• AMEB Instrumental - Performance
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
AIMS AND OUTCOMES OF THE HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAMThe aim of High Performance Music is to provide a dedicated pathway of Music educa�on for students in Year 7 – 10 in prepara�on for Senior Music. Outstanding Music students are typically high achievers in other academic disciplines, and a dedicated core class of high achieving students will create an environment where musical and academic success is central to the day to day learning of students.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES
A number of extra-curricular Music ac�vi�es exist at the College including Choirs, Concert Band, Stage Band, String Ensemble and Wind Ensemble. Students are also invited to join the college Tech Crew. It is mandatory for all High Performance Music Program students to be a part of at least one Instrumental Ensemble (keyboard students will play mallet percussion where needed), and/or College Choir depending on chosen instrument.
The College holds annual Arts Showcases, and a bi-annual College Musical in our state of the art Performing Arts Complex.
Moreton Youth Music Ensembles rehearse at Undurba State Primary School and are an addi�onal way to enjoy music as part of a community-based program. High Performance Music students are strongly encouraged to join these ensembles.
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are offered in the High Performance Music Program. A panel comprising The Principal, The Leader of Learning - The Arts, and Music Staff, will consider all successful applicants for scholarships. The balance and number of scholarships will be the responsibility of the panel. Each scholarship will be used towards educa�onal and uniform costs incurred by the student over one year of schooling at Murrumba State Secondary College. The value of the scholarship will be determined by the panel on a case by case basis.
APPLICANT’S SURNAME: .......................................................................................................................................
APPLICANT’S FIRST NAME: ....................................................................................................................................
CURRENT SCHOOL: ...............................................................................................................................................
PARENT NAMES: ...................................................................................................................................................
ADDRESS: ...............................................................................................................................................................
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MOBILE NO:....................................... HOME NO: ......................................WORK NO: ..........................................
EMAIL: ...................................................................................................................................................................
DETAILS REGARDING THE STUDENT
1. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL)(e.g. Student Councillor, House Captain, Band Captain, Sports Captain)
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2. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIE
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3. SCHOOL RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS(e.g. eisteddfods, Maths Challenge, School Teams, Premierships, Representa�ve Teams)
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4. OUTSIDE SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS(e.g. AMEB Music, Trinity Music, UNSW Academic Awards, Community Orchestras and organisa�ons)
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5. ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION (e.g. are there any behaviour issues? Does thestudenSupport?)
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6. DO YOU READ MUSIC? (not TAB) YES or NO (Please circle)
7. WHAT INSTRUMENT(S) DO YOU PLAY INCLUDING VOCAL?
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8. DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL’S INSTRUMENTAL/CHOIR PROGRAM? YES or NO
9. WHO IS YOUR SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC/CHOIR TEACHER(S)?
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10. WHAT ENSEMBLE DO YOU PLAY/SING IN?
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11. DO YOU HAVE MUSIC LESSONS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL? YES or NO
IF YES, WITH WHOM AND ON WHICH INSTRUMENT(S)?
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HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
APPLICATION
APPLICANT’S SURNAME: .......................................................................................................................................
APPLICANT’S FIRST NAME: ....................................................................................................................................
CURRENT SCHOOL: ...............................................................................................................................................
PARENT NAMES: ...................................................................................................................................................
ADDRESS: ...............................................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................. POSTCODE: ...............................
MOBILE NO:....................................... HOME NO: ......................................WORK NO: ..........................................
EMAIL: ...................................................................................................................................................................
DETAILS REGARDING THE STUDENT
1. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL)(e.g. Student Councillor, House Captain, Band Captain, Sports Captain)
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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2. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIE
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. SCHOOL RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS(e.g. eisteddfods, Maths Challenge, School Teams, Premierships, Representa�ve Teams)
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..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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APPLICATION
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
4. OUTSIDE SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS(e.g. AMEB Music, Trinity Music, UNSW Academic Awards, Community Orchestras and organisa�ons)
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..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION (e.g. are there any behaviour issues? Does thestudenSupport?)
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. DO YOU READ MUSIC? (not TAB) YES or NO (Please circle)
7. WHAT INSTRUMENT(S) DO YOU PLAY INCLUDING VOCAL?
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR PRIMARY SCHOOL’S INSTRUMENTAL/CHOIR PROGRAM? YES or NO
9. WHO IS YOUR SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC/CHOIR TEACHER(S)?
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. WHAT ENSEMBLE DO YOU PLAY/SING IN?
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
11. DO YOU HAVE MUSIC LESSONS OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL? YES or NO
IF YES, WITH WHOM AND ON WHICH INSTRUMENT(S)?
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HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
APPLICATION
12. WRITE A PARAGRAPH ABOUT YOURSELF EXPLAINING WHY YOU WOULD BE AN ASSET TO MURRUMBASTATE SECONDARY COLLEGE HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
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Applicants are to provide:
• PHOTOCOPIES of the last 2 Semester reports with your applica�on.
•Instrumental Music Teacher.
AUDITION PHASE - All students applying for the High Performance Music Program are required to prepare:
1. Instrument specific scales are to be played for the audi�on. (See below for specified scales)
2. Two performance pieces of approximately 2 minutes dura�on.3. All vocalists are required to sing the Na�onal Anthem unaccompanied during their audi�on.
Y NY N
Accepted into program Y NY
APPLICATION
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
Instrumentalists will be required to sight read a simple melody, and vocalists will be required to sight sing a simple melody.
All applicants will also be interview by the selec�on panel.
4.
5.
Students are required to perform the following scales with or without music. These can be found in the back
of their Essen�al Elements Method Book 1.
••••
Bb ConcertEb Concert
F Concert
Ab Concert
For any further inquiries please contact [email protected]
NOTES
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
12. WRITE A PARAGRAPH ABOUT YOURSELF EXPLAINING WHY YOU WOULD BE AN ASSET TO MURRUMBASTATE SECONDARY COLLEGE HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Applicants are to provide:
• PHOTOCOPIES of the last 2 Semester reports with your applica�on.
•Instrumental Music Teacher.
AUDITION PHASE - All students applying for the High Performance Music Program are required to prepare:
1. Instrument specific scales are to be played for the audi�on. (See below for specified scales)
2. Two performance pieces of approximately 2 minutes dura�on.3. All vocalists are required to sing the Na�onal Anthem unaccompanied during their audi�on.
Y NY N
Accepted into program Y NY
APPLICATION
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
Instrumentalists will be required to sight read a simple melody, and vocalists will be required to sight sing a simple melody.
All applicants will also be interview by the selec�on panel.
4.
5.
Students are required to perform the following scales with or without music. These can be found in the back
of their Essen�al Elements Method Book 1.
••••
Bb ConcertEb Concert
F Concert
Ab Concert
For any further inquiries please contact [email protected]
NOTES
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSIC PROGRAM
MSSC
201-207 Goodfellows RoadMurrumba Downs Qld 4503
P 07 3490 3222 F 07 3385 0831www.murrumbassc.eq.edu.au
HIGH PERFORMANCE MUSICApplication Booklet