Music
Bunbury Catholic College has a proud history of producing music excellence, made possible by instrumental music lessons, quality classroom music programs and ensemble opportunities.
Instrumental Music lessons
Music lessons are a wonderful opportunity for all students to enhance their education. Lessons are available on all instruments, from trumpet to violin and drums to singing. Learning a musical instrument is one of the best ways to develop a young person’s creativity, fine motor skills and intelligence — and music is a great social activity, and lots of fun!
Shared and private lessons run during the school day on a rotating timetable, limiting disruption to class learning. Some instruments are available for hire.
Music Scholarships
An annual scholarship is offered for gifted and talented music students entering Year 7, aiming to develop talented students who may have had limited music tuition opportunities.
Lower School and WACE courses
Music is an elective in Lower School and an ATAR and Certificate subject in Upper School, covering everything from theory and historical context to composing and performing. All students are welcome, and the earlier they start, the further even beginners can go in Upper School.
Music Ensembles
Choir
The College Choir has performed at the Catholic Performing Arts Festival, the Bunbury Eisteddfod and the dedication of St Patrick’s Cathedral, and toured China and New Zealand. All students are welcome — members are not auditioned.
Guitar Ensemble
Contemporary and Jazz, for the many guitarists at the College, experienced and beginners alike, to build their skills through ensemble work.
Percussion Ensemble
Students who learn drums and percussion explore rhythms on both tuned and un-tuned instruments.
Rock Tech
An after-school program inviting Years 7 to 9 students to learn to work together to form — and one day perform in — a band. Open to all experience levels.
Wind Ensemble
Brass and woodwind players, with opportunities for percussion, piano and bass, playing everything from classical to movie themes and popular songs. For all year levels.
