Performing Arts
Education in the performing arts is a key part of the curriculum at Mt Maria College.The performing arts, specifically dance, music and drama are key elements of culture and through these subjects students are engaged on a number of different levels. At Mt Maria College we aim to engage our students through lifelong learning process. No other subject can offer the aesthetic learning that Performing Arts can and this is why we value the Performing Arts so highly at Mt Maria College. The Performing Arts at Mt Maria College encourages students to express ideas and emotions that they cannot express in language alone. Our curriculum is sequential, from Junior Secondary to Senior Secondary and helps students to develop skills and understanding of creating, performing, and responding to live performance. We promote knowledge and understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of the Performing Arts and provide opportunities for students to make connections among these art forms, with other disciplines within the core curriculum. Another important focus within the Performing Arts at Mt Maria College is creating a sense of community. We are able to utilise the Performing Arts to bring our community together to enjoy the wonderful work our students create. 2011 brings many exciting opportunities within the Performing Arts such as an Instrumental Music Program, ‘Carnivale’ a showcase devised by the Performing Arts team, a School Singing Group, private speech and drama lessons and many more opportunities. We believe that Mt Maria College is one of the premier schools for Performing Arts.
James Brownlie - Performing Arts Coordinator
Mt MARIA COLLEGE'S FIRST EVER GLEE CLUB!
WHEN: WEDNESDAYS 3-4:30pm
WHERE: ROOM 9 MITCHELTON THERE WILL BE A BUS FOR ENOGGERA STUDENTS
WORKING WITH ONE OF BRISBANE'S BEST VOCAL TEACHERS DEE BIANCHI....
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Mt MARIA COLLEGE
- Students are invited to take up the opportunity to be involved in Mt Maria College's Instrumental Music Program.
- Lessons with some of Brisbane's best teachers in brass, woodwind, strings, guitar, piano, percussion and voice are available.
- Lessons take place before school and during school on a rotational basis.
- The opportunity to be part of group ensembles, vocal groups and bands is also available.
- Students will also take part in regular performances throughout the year.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
James Brownlie
Performing Arts Coordinator
Mt Maria College
jbrownlie@bne.catholic.edu.au
3550 3400
Private Speech & Drama at Mt Maria College:
Classes conducted by Tricia Biggs ATCL:
- 15 years teaching experience
- specialist speech and drama teacher (St Laurence’s College and All Hallows School)
- principal/tutor Tricia Biggs Voice and Drama Studio Everton Hills
Her students have enjoyed success appearing in:
- television commercials
- movies
- television shows e.g. Mortified, H2O
- professional and amateur productions e.g Candy Man, Annie, Sound of Music, Les Miserables, Joseph and his Technicolour Dream Coat (QPAC)
- archieved acceptance into tertiary acting, drama and musical theatre courses - WAAPA, VC, QUT, ADPI, Harvest Rain.
Why study Speech and Drama privately?
- Build confidence
- Improve communication skills
- Improve voice, speech and language skills
- Classes tailored to suit specific needs and interests of students
- Assist OP ranking through external examination process
- At least 4 opportunities to gain the valuable experience of performing on stage per year - great for building performance resume
- Access to a tutor who can assist with all oral presentation assessment
- Exposure to a wide variety of literature
Classes are held on Mondays before and during school hours at Mt Maria College Junior and Senior Campuses and cover:
- acting
- elocution
- musical theatre
- public speaking
- tutoring for school orals, English and Drama
- audition and interview techniques - professional advice regarding casting agencies and participation in local amateur productions
- preparation for tertiary auditions
- preparation for external examinations (exams successfully completed during grade 10 -12 will guarantee a Tertiary Rank equivalent to an OP 8 in the following TCL syllabi)
For more information please contact Tricia Biggs on 0420 903 353 or 3355 6392 - Limited Spaces Available.
For further information on any aspect of the performing arts at Mt Maria College, please contact: 3550 3400
Performing Arts Coordinator
Mt Maria College
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