Performing and Visual Arts, Tuition and Dance Academy
We offer many opportunities for students to be involved in co-curricular activities in music and the performing arts.
ARTS WEEK 2024
Year 4 Band Program
We are excited to introduce a new Band Program for all Year 4 students, starting in 2025! As part of their weekly music lessons, students will also receive 30-minute small group tuition with an instrumental teacher to develop fundamental skills on their chosen instrument.
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Students will begin learning their instruments—flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or violin—in the middle of Term 1. In Terms 2 and 3, they will play together as a class band during their music lessons, building confidence and teamwork through ensemble playing.
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To celebrate their progress, we will host a concert for parents at the end of Term 3. There is no additional cost for students to participate in this program.
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Beyond Term 3, students can choose to continue learning their instrument in Term 4 and future years. They will also have opportunities to join our Junior Concert Band, and later progress to the Senior Concert Band and other College ensembles.
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We look forward to seeing our students grow in their musical journey!
MUSIC TUITION (ON SITE)
Portside Christian College offers music tuition on site for singing, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, violin, guitar, electric bass and drums. The College also has a number of woodwind and brass instruments that can be used by students who are looking to begin lessons at no hire cost subject to availability. We also invite students to participate in performing ensembles, which include both Secondary and Junior choirs, Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble.
To register your child's interest in starting Music Tuition on site please click here.
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Please direct any other general queries about Music Tuition to our Director of Performing and Creative Arts, Mr Peter Gillard via email peter.gillard@portside.sa.edu.au
PORTLIFE DANCE ACADEMY (ON SITE)
Portlife Dance Academy operates at the College offering lessons in ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and jazz to students from ELC to Year 12. The Academy includes over 80 students and enjoys weekly lessons plus mid year and end of year concerts for families and friends.
Lessons are held after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays during school terms. If your child is interested in lessons, please contact the Academy Director Sophie Dabrow via email portlifedance@gmail.com