The Music Academy

The Music Academy provides a broad and innovative range of instrumental lessons, group ensemble and class opportunities.

Music education promotes self-expression, strengthens cognitive skills and enhances creativity. It fosters discipline, teamwork and perseverance, as students learn to master instruments or collaborate in ensembles. It broadens cultural understanding and appreciation, and interpreting music develops empathy and sensitivity all enriching the CGGS learning experience.

For all ages and abilities, from a beginner to the accomplished, The Music Academy encourages all students to embrace the joy of music.

Ensembles

A diverse range of ensembles perform an annual calendar of concerts, Eisteddfods, music festivals and tours. Ensembles regularly provide musical support for community events and CGGS concerts, events, functions and services.

The Music Academy ensembles are divided into six main categories, all of which rehearse weekly during term time under the baton of specialist conductors and teachers: Bands

• Bands
• Orchestras
• Choirs
• Chamber
• Specialisation
• Small Ensembles

Instrumental Studies Program

To elevate individual learning, individual weekly half-hour lessons are conducted by visiting specialist Instrumental Tutors. Options include: Piano (Y1–12)

• Bassoon (Y5–12)
• Cello (Y1–12)
• Clarinet (Y4–12)
• Double Bass/Bass Guitar (Y4–12)
• Flute/Fife (Y2–12)
• French Horn (Y4–12)
• Guitar (Y2–12)
• Harp (Y5–12)
• Oboe (Y5–12)
• Organ (Y4–12)
• Percussion/Drum Kit (Y3–12)
• Piano (Y1–12)
• Saxophone (Y4–12)
• Songwriting and music production (Y7–12)
• Trombone and Euphonium (Y4–12)
• Trumpet (Y3–12)
• Tuba (Y4–12)
• Violin and Viola (Y1–12)
• Voice (Y2–12)