Music & Performing Arts

Victoria University Secondary College has a long-standing reputation for excellence in Music and the Performing Arts. Through a multitude of performance ensembles and theatre productions incorporating music, drama and vocals, we encourage our students to develop their individuality and talents, and increase their self-confidence through their musical or artistic ability.

The College engages several music instrumental and singing teachers offering students a wide range of learning options including piano, guitar, vocals, percussion and woodwind instruments. Instrumental music and vocals students have a weekly 30 minute lesson on a rotating timetable so that they do not miss the same class each week. These lessons are compulsory for these students and essential in developing their skills in vocals or on their chosen instrument.

Our unique and innovative music curriculum provides students with numerous live performance opportunities, both at the college and in the wider community. Students may elect to perform in:

  • Junior Concert Bands
  • Senior Concert Band
  • Rock Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Stage Band
  • Honours Band
  • Ensembles
  • Choir
  • Solo Performances

The Music and Performing Arts Faculty performs a range of concerts throughout the year which all families and staff are encouraged to attend. These include the Annual Music Concert, Junior and Senior Soirees and annual Theatre Production.

Students have the opportunity to take part in the College theatre production every year in our Drama complex. Our College currently partners with local performing company Western Edge Youth Arts to collaborate with our students on artistic expression and story-telling. Read more about our Theatre Productions here. 

Drama and Concert Band are offered as electives at VUSC and VCE Drama, Music Contemporary Performance and Music Repertoire Performance are offered in the later years. VET courses in Dance, Acting, Music Performance and Music Sound Production can be accessed through our partnerships within the Brimbank VET Cluster.

Awards and Accolades

 

Australian National Band Championships Brisbane

Honours Band – Australian National Band Champions

Jacob Olivario (Y10) 2nd in Junior Tuba

Raziel Feliciano (Y9) 2nd in Alto Saxophone

 

Victorian Schools Music Festival

Year 8 Concert Band – Gold Shield

Year 9 Concert Band – Gold Shield

Jazz Band – Silver Shield

Stage Band – Silver Shield

Choir – Silver Shield

 

Victorian Schools Music Festival

Jazz Band – Gold Shield

Big Band – Gold Shield

Victorian Bands League State Solo Championship

Jordan Doidge – 2nd in U15 Trombone and 4th in U15 Euphonium

 

Victorian Schools Music Festival

Year 8 & 9 Concert Band – Gold Shield

Big Band – Gold Shield

 

Victorian Schools Music Festival

Year 8 & 9 Concert Band – Silver Shield

 

 

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