Performing Arts Program:
Runcorn Heights State School offers a well-developed and highly supported Performing Arts Program. The program includes instrumental, strings and choral ensembles.
Instrumental Program:
Runcorn Heights State School has a variety of Senior Band, Junior Band, Senior Strings, Junior Strings and Choir ensembles. All ensembles have the opportunity to compete in competitions, workshops and perform at school functions.
The school has a limited number of instruments for loan when commencing these programs. Most students will be expected to purchase their own instrument once the second year of tuition commences.
Strings Program
Strings lessons are offered to students in Years 3 to 6. In Term 4 each year, our Strings Teacher tests suitability for the Strings program to students in Year 2.
Band Program:
Brass, woodwind and percussion are also offered to students in Years 4 to 6. In Term 4 each year, year 3 students are tested by our Instrumental Music Teacher for suitability.
Choir:
Students from Prep – Year 6 can volunteer for the Choir. Students involved in the Choir are expected to make a commitment to attend lunchtime rehearsals twice a week. Participating in the Choir gives students the opportunity to sing a variety of songs in safe, encouraging environment where they can cultivate their love of singing and musical skills. The Choir performs at most school functions and events.
Classroom Arts Program:
Each class has a weekly Arts lesson with our specialist Arts Teacher. Across the year, student are exposed to Media, Music, Visual Arts and Drama in cross curricular experiences.
Performances:
Runcorn Heights State School provides students with opportunities to demonstrate their performing arts skills through Choral and Instrumental music performances at assemblies and special events.
https://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/stages-of-schooling/instrumental-music-program/instrumental-music-program-policy