The Performing Arts program provided at Altona Meadows Primary School aims to provide fun and engaging lessons to develop skills and confidence in the areas of Music, Dance and Drama. A strong focus is on developing understanding of the concepts of Beat, Rhythm, Pitch, Tempo, Dynamics, Form and Style as well as providing opportunities for students to use their imagination and creativity.

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Our large performing arts space is well-resourced allowing students to gain experience and skills on many musical instruments (percussion, guitar, ukulele, keyboard/piano, drums) as well as providing room for dance and drama activities.

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As a school with a strong performing arts culture the Salvation Army have selected to partner with us to provide the Just Brass music program. A number of students from 3-6 are given the opportunity to join a brass band and learn an instrument such as trombone. Instruments are provided to the students and a visiting music teacher comes to school once a week to take the brass sessions.

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All students at AMPS participate in Performing Arts lessons for one hour each week. In addition an instrumental program is also offered to students in grades 3-6. Students are able to have extra lessons on Recorder, Ukulele and Guitar. These students then get to perform at various events throughout the school year.

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Music - Prep

This term in Music the focus in Prep will be on learning about the concepts of Beat and Pitch through movement (dance), playing tuned and un-tuned musical instruments and voice (singing).

 

Music – 1/2

This term in Music the focus in Grade 1/2 will be on learning about the concepts of Beat and Pitch through movement (dance), playing tuned and un-tuned musical instruments and voice (singing).

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Music 3/4

This term in Music the focus in Grade 3/4 will be on learning about the concepts of Beat and Rhythm through movement (dance), playing tuned (ukulele, xylophone) and un-tuned (drums) musical instruments and voice (singing). Those students who are part of the Just Brass band program will have weekly instrumental lessons with Joanne from the Salvation Army and regular band practice after school Fridays.

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Music 5/6

This term in Music the focus in Grade 5/6 will be on learning about the concepts of Beat, Pitch and Rhythm through movement (dance), playing tuned (ukulele, xylophone, keyboard, guitar) and un-tuned (drums) musical instruments and voice (singing). They will also be learning to play ensemble arrangements using a variety of instruments. Those students who are part of the Just Brass band program will have weekly instrumental lessons on Fridays with Joanne from the Salvation Army and regular band practice after school on Fridays.

 

Specialist Teachers (Top then Left to Right):

Mrs Capri (Team Leader)

Mr C

Mr Hall

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