Faith in Action

The Music Department is alive and pumping in 2020. This year we have launched an exciting new Ensemble program at Ignatius Park, and despite the unexpected twists and turns due to Covid-19, our staff and students have managed to create a safe and enjoyable music world at the school. We have gone from strength to strength in the creative arts, supporting and showcasing our talented young stars. Students have had the opportunity to join a band and develop their skills every week. With Tess Higgins joining the music staff this year, we have formed a Junior Band (Years 7 and 8), a Middle Band (Years 9 and 10) and a Senior Band (Years 11 and 12), as well as a Vocal Ensemble (all years from 7 to 12). These fun and engaging initiatives allows the students to have hands-on experience with music equipment and technology, learn a variety of repertoire and progress on their chosen instrument. The boys have learned and performed contemporary styles, such as hip hop, pop, punk, rock, jazz and funk. This program gives the students the chance to develop ensemble awareness skills. It contributes not only to their musical progress, but to their personal development as well. Musically, they develop skills in texture, timbre, dynamics, arrangements and harmony. Personally, they build on skills such as time management, punctuality, responsibility, being a member of a team, cooperating, listening and following instructions, dedication and perseverance. Students also build social skills and have forged new friendships across year levels. The boys had the opportunity to share their talents at our music showcase night Live at the Park and performed like true professionals, with positive attitudes, and sharp dress. It was a very successful night and an exciting sign of more great things to come.

All students are invited to join an ensemble and we highly recommend it! Kylie Tillack | Faculty Leader Creative Arts

Band and Vocal Ensemble FRONT ROW: Calam Sinclair, Connor Kenyon, Hamish Mitchell, Samuel Salvador, Lachlan Symss, Kian Jenkinson, Cohan Russell, Brock Tompsett SECOND ROW: Miss T. Higgins, Declan Keyes-West, Finn Kearns, Matthew Wilmen, Dante Calliste, James Clarke, Hayden Dunlop ABSENT: John Beams, Cameron Carter, Axel Lincoln, Maddyx Mancuso, Joshua Morton, Domenick Osborne, Harrison Rush, Josh Clarke, Chad Portacha, Jackson Hatchard