Cultural Handbook 2018 Learning today Leading tomorrow
An arts and cultural education explores what it means to be human, and helps young men make sense of their lives and the world they live in. Our Cultural program at Ambrose Treacy College contributes to a balanced and holistic education for young men. Communication At ATC we use a variety of mediums to communicate with families. Our central source of information for cultural activities is available on our weekly Cocurricular activities blog. We use the College App which is iphone and Android compatible for notifications and alerts. Our College Facebook page is used for conveying notifications and posting photos and videos. Music administration will email communication directly to parents once students are enrolled in the Cultural program. Ensemble lists and other important information is also on our noticeboard located outside the Cocurricular Music office. Cultural Support Group At ATC we have a dedicated and motivated teaching staff who work tirelessly to provide great opportunities for our boys in addition to their core academic responsibilities. Parents are invited to support the facilitation of Cocurricular activities. A great way to become involved in your son s cultural activities is through the ATC Cultural Support Group, the group meets regularly and assists cultural activities in a variety of ways. This is an excellent way to get to know your parent and staff community and to contribute to the life of the College. Please contact music@atc.qld.edu.au for further information. How to Get Involved All boys are invited to join our Cultural program. Cocurricular cultural opportunities will be promoted initially with general information through the College newsletter ATConnect, at College assemblies, by email and at times via the App and Facebook page. There are opportunities available in the first weeks of the school year for students to express their interest and in the college orientation days. Once students are enrolled in the Cultural program it is expected that they honour their commitment for the year.
Chess Chess lessons are offered as part of the school extra-curricular program. Chess is often referred to as sport for the brain and has proven to have valuable skills which enhance learning. All Year 4 students receive chess tuition in Term 1 while chess lessons are available each Friday morning before school. These lessons are conducted by private tutors from the Gardiner Chess Association. Opportunities to practice chess skills are offered by entering external competitions throughout the year. There is no fee to participate in Chess. For enquiries please contact the following ATC staff: Sue Goonan goonans@atc.qld.edu.au Debating Students are given the opportunity to compete in the Queensland Debating Union competition (Years 7-10) and Brisbane Independent Schools (Years 5 & 6) against other schools. Debating fosters students knowledge and harnesses their skills in competition. Debating is a team sport and as such requires the commitment and training of all team members. The boys who represent our College in debating do so with outstanding commitment, effort and bravery. There is no fee to participate in Debating. For enquiries please contact the following ATC staff: Greg Quinn quinng@atc.qld.edu.au Drama and Communication The College offers a voluntary drama and communication program that is conducted by an external specialist. This program develops drama, speaking and presentation skills for students to perform in productions and to improve their public speaking skills. If your son is involved in this program, there is an additional cost to families. Tuition features small group, age-related classes that are suitable for all levels of experience. The cost is outlined below in the fees schedule. For enquiries please contact: David Capra caprad@atc.qld.edu.au Taiko Drumming Taiko can be best described as percussion meeting martial arts. As Taiko drumming is ensemble drumming with choreographed movement, it is imperative that students develop an awareness of their body movement and strength whilst maintaining the ability to listen to other members of the troupe. As positions become available students are invited to apply. There is no fee to participate in Taiko Drumming. For enquiries please contact the following ATC staff: Paul Ramsey ramseyp@atc.qld.edu.au
Music Music has the power to transform lives in ways that no other endeavour can. Music at Ambrose Treacy College is both inclusive and pursues excellence. Highly qualified and skilled staff lead a program that provides diverse opportunities for young men to be involved in music making and listening across a range of styles and genres. There are four complementing opportunities for Music participation and learning at ATC. ATC Music Opportunities Whole School Singing At Ambrose Treacy College, all members of the community participate in music making through whole school singing. The ATC Song is sung at weekly assemblies and special events and all students participate in the singing at liturgical celebrations and ceremonies. A culture of whole school singing unites and strengthens our community through music. Class Music Class Music is an enjoyable, challenging and inclusive subject that develops young men intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually. All students in Years 4-7 receive a class music education and students can elect further study in Years 8-12. This curriculum subject extends student musicianship sequentially by developing and extending a range of music skills, knowledge and understanding concurrently. Students will benefit from a well-rounded music education incorporating performance, composition, theory, aural development, music technology, and investigations into social and historical context across a broad range of music styles and genres. Students in elective class music will use the College s sound recording studio to record their own music. Class music in the senior years can contribute towards a student s tertiary entrance score.
Cocurricular Music At Ambrose Treacy College the Cocurricular Music program offers a vast array of outstanding musical opportunities for students throughout the College. The program is a thriving component of the College s culture, led by an experienced team of passionate music educators. Students are encouraged and may elect to extend their musicianship by enrolling in specialised individual and/or small group music lessons on an instrument or voice. These lessons expand on the class music lessons and offer specialisation, including specific instrument technique, repertoire and performance practices. More in depth music theory learning experiences are available. These lessons are tailored for the individual student and/or small groups. For those students who elect individual tuition, preparation and completion of A.M.E.B. examinations is strongly encouraged. Weekly homework is set and it is expected that students practice regularly at home. A semester progress report is provided by their teacher. Music production lessons give students the opportunity to learn to create, perform, record and produce music using the College s professional recording studio equipment. Basic rock band instrumental (guitar, keyboard and drumkit) and vocal skills will be taught. Lessons and classes are available for Year 7 students upwards only. Lessons are delivered weekly by specialist music staff during class time on a rotating timetable to ensure that students do not miss the same period of class time each week. Where possible, those students who learn more than one instrument may be able to negotiate one of their weekly lessons to be held during morning tea or lunch breaks. Lesson times for Senior school students may be offered outside of school hours depending on staff availability. Tuition is offered for the following: Flute (including Piccolo) Oboe Bassoon Clarinet (including Bass Clarinet) Saxophone (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone) Trumpet French Horn Euphonium Tuba Percussion (tuned, untuned, Drum Kit) Guitar (including Bass Guitar) Piano Voice Music Production Before your son is accepted for tuition on an instrument, he will be tested for pitch, rhythm and tonal physical suitability for the instrument that most suits him and that we see he will have the most success in learning. It is essential that your son commits to music for the full year to make a balanced and informed decision about continuing-on in subsequent years.
Ensemble Classes Our Cocurricular ensemble classes cater for a diverse range of abilities and interests. Rehearsals are conducted outside class time and provide group performance opportunities. Students are auditioned for the ensembles and placed in an appropriate group based on ability. Ensemble members learn how to collaborate musically across a range of styles and genres. Ensembles are categorised as Core or Extension. For students to participate in an Extension ensemble they must also participate in a Core ensemble. Instrumental Ensembles ATC boasts a large instrumental program consisting of concert bands, jazz bands and chamber ensembles. Students who participate in ensembles must also receive either individual or small group tuition. The following opportunities will be on offer in 2018: Large Instrumental ensembles (generally groups of 50 80 students) ATC Symphonic Winds (Advanced - Core) Brass, Woodwind, Percussion - predominantly students in years 7 11 who are in at least their fourth or fifth year of playing Wind Ensemble (Intermediate - Core) - Brass, Woodwind, Percussion - predominantly students in years 6 9 who are in at least their third year of playing Concert Band (Beginner/Intermediate - Core) - Brass, Woodwind, Percussion predominantly students in years 5-6 who are in at least their second year of playing Junior Band (Beginner - Core) - Brass, Woodwind, Percussion - predominantly students in years 4-6 who are learning an instrument for the first time Middle School Beginner Band (Beginner - Core) New in 2018 subject to numbers - Brass, Woodwind, Percussion - predominantly students in years 7-11 who are learning an instrument for the first time Small Instrumental Ensembles (generally groups up to 20 students) ATC Jazz Orchestra (Advanced - Extension) - Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone & Rhythm Section - predominantly students in years 7 11 who are in at least their fifth year of playing Big Band (Intermediate/Advanced - Extension) Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone & Rhythm Section - predominantly students in years 6 10 who are in at least their fourth year of playing Jazz Ensemble (Intermediate - Extension) - Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone & Rhythm Section - predominantly students in years 5 8 who are in at least their third year of playing Senior Flute Ensemble (Advanced - Extension) Flute players - predominantly in Middle and Senior school Senior Clarinet Ensemble (Advanced - Extension) Students - predominantly in Middle and Senior school Junior Flute Ensemble (Intermediate - Extension) Students - predominantly in Junior School Junior Clarinet Ensemble (Intermediate - Extension) Students - predominantly in junior school Saxophone Ensemble (Intermediate - Extension) Students - predominantly in Junior School Brass Ensemble (Intermediate - Extension) Brass Students (Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba) - predominantly in Junior School
Hot Brass Squad (Advanced Extension) Brass Students (Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba) - predominantly in Middle and Senior school Percussion Ensemble (Intermediate - Extension) Students - predominantly in Middle and Senior school Guitar Ensemble (Intermediate - Core) Guitarists of all abilities Choral Ensembles The College s choral program welcomes all young men who love to sing, regardless of ability and previous experience. Each choir explores a diverse range of repertoire including traditional choral, popular, musical theatre and liturgical music. The choral program plays a significant role in leading the school community in liturgical singing. There is no cost and instrumentalists are strongly encouraged to participate. In 2018, the following choral opportunities will be available: Junior Choir (Core) Years 4-6 ATC Senior Singers (Core) Years 7-11 ATC Chamber Choir (Extension) Years 4-11 Handbell Ensembles ATC is renowned locally and internationally for its Handbell ensembles. Students will learn a variety of specialist skills including the ringing technique, malleting, suspended malleting, marting, mart lifting, shaking, rotating, vibrating, swinging, shelleying, four-in-hand and processing while ringing. The College Handbell Ensembles represent the College at many functions and in various festivals. Student participation in the Handbell Ensembles does not incur an annual fee. In 2018, the following Handbell opportunities will be available: Handbell Ensemble 1 (Core) Years 4-6 Handbell Ensemble 2 (Core) Years 7-8 Handbell Ensemble 3 (Core) Years 9-11 Performance Opportunities Students have a range of performance opportunities as ensemble members or as soloists throughout the year including but not limited to: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer Concerts, Formal Music Evening, Jazz by the River, Night of Excellence, Sports Awards evenings, Liturgies, Masses and other formal gatherings, Anzac Day Ceremonies, regular school assemblies, Chamber Group and soloist concerts, Musical Showcases, Junior Band breakfast concert and orientation days. Every year ensembles also participate in the Queensland Catholic Schools and Colleges Music Festival (QCMF) held at Villanova College. Performance uniform White performance shirt College Shorts (years 4-6) College trousers (years 7-11) College Suit coat College Tie; Belt; Long socks and black shoes Long grey trousers must be worn by ATC Jazz Orchestra, ATC Symphonic Winds and ATC Senior Singers. All students need an A4 music display folder.
To apply for Cocurricular music tuition, ensembles or to express interest in joining the program, please submit your form via one of the following methods: complete the on-line Cocurricular music tuition form or type this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/usnkvb or scan the QR code on your mobile device or complete the Music tuition form below and return to music@atc.qld.edu.au For enquiries please contact the following ATC staff: Jonathon Bolt Head of Instrumental Music Performance boltj@atc.qld.edu.au Catherine Esbensen Junior School Instrumental Music Coordinator esbensenc@atc.qld.edu.au Jason Goopy Head of the Arts (Curriculum) and Choral Coordinator goopyj@atc.qld.edu.au Carla Sernia Cocurricular Music Administration Officer music@atc.qld.edu.au Please visit our website: https://www.atc.qld.edu.au/co-curricular/cultural-program
Cocurricular Music, Production and Drama & Communication Program 2018 Fees Schedule 2018 Music, Production and Drama & Communication Tuition Fees All fees stated below are for the full year, and take into consideration that lessons will not be held on public holidays or on days where compulsory school events occur. Students are expected to commit to their lessons and music ensemble for the entire school year. Music students will also have the opportunity to participate in one workshop per semester, delivered either by an ATC Cocurricular music staff member or external music expert under the supervision of ATC Cocurricular music staff. This workshop will be held outside of regular school hours, usually on a Monday afternoon. In exceptional circumstances, students may need to exit the program (such as change of school or in unforeseen family circumstances). A minimum of one term s notice is required for lesson cancellation. The cut-off date for lesson cancellation is the end of week 2 in the term prior to ceasing tuition. Music, Production and Drama & Communication tuition fees are billed and payable in full in Term 2 fees statement. Cocurricular music ensembles levy is payable in full in Term 1 fees statement, and is non-refundable. (The ensembles levy form is the same amount whether student is in one or multiple ensembles) By submitting the Co-curricular Music Tuition form or registering for Drama and Communication Lessons, you are agreeing to these conditions. All instruments and voice lessons (Availability of all lesson types - Individual, Pair, Group are subject to availability and student numbers) Individual 45 minute lessons (Generally for students grade 5 AMEB and above) - $2145 Individual 30 minute lessons - $1430 Paired 30 minute lessons - $805 Group 30 minute lessons (3-5 per group) - $495 Ensembles levy (all woodwind, brass and percussion participate in ensembles. Ensembles levy is only paid once per student regardless of how many ensembles the student is involved in) - $380 Production lessons Individual 30 minute lessons - $1430 Production class 45 minutes (3-5 per group) - $740 Drama and Communication Lessons Junior School Group 30 minute lessons (4 per group) - $495 Middle School Paired 30 minute lessons (2 per group) - $805 Individual 30 minute lessons (1 per group) - $1430 Individual 45 minute lessons (1 per group) - $2145 Please note: Some Piano/Guitar/Vocal students will have an opportunity to participate in ensembles subject to availability and will also incur the ensembles levy Choirs and Handbell Ensembles do not incur any fee Some instruments are available for hire through ATC for $260 servicing fee per year, and others are available for hire or purchase through external providers Piano students will need to have access to a piano or digital piano (with weighted keys) at home for practice
Co-curricular Music and Production 2018 Tuition Form Please note: This form is also available on-line. Click here to complete the music tuition form on-line, type this link into your browser: https://goo.gl/usnkvb or scan the QR code. Please complete this form to enroll for music tuition at Ambrose Treacy College in 2018. Students who learn more than one instrument/singing/production lessons, must fill in a separate form for each. Please sign and return to College Reception in person or via e-mail: music@atc.qld.edu.au By signing this form, I agree to pay music tuition fees in full as outlined in the 2018 Cocurricular fees schedule. Student name: Year level (2018): Parent name: Parent e-mail: Continuing Ambrose Treacy College Cocurricular Music Student Instrument: I own my instrument I do not own my instrument and require hire instrument information Have played / learned previously at another school or externally Instrument: Number of years: I own my instrument I do not own my instrument and require hire instrument information Am interested in taking up a new instrument/singing/production lessons Instrument preferences: 1. 2. 3. Note: All students interested in woodwind/brass/percussion will be tested for instrument suitability I own my instrument I do not own my instrument and require hire instrument information Lesson type: (Piano/Vocal is individual only) Individual (45 min) Individual (30 min) Pairs (30 min) Group (30 min) Production lessons - group (45 min) Note: Availability of all lesson types - Individual, pair, group are subject to availability and student numbers Interested in participating in instrumental ensembles Note: All woodwind, brass and percussion participate in ensembles unless otherwise negotiated with your Teacher. Students are placed in appropriate ensembles based on experience, time playing and audition results. Ensemble positions are subject to availability. Interested in participating in Choirs Interested in participating in Handbells Parent/Caregiver signature: Date: