Music
At Thomastown Meadows Primary School, the Musical Arts program, which consists of both the Music and Dance curriculum, encourages students to explore sound, movement, performance, and creative expression. Students from Foundation to Year 6 participate in weekly Musical Arts lessons. Through singing, playing instruments, movement, and the use of digital music tools, students develop a broad understanding of how music and dance are created and performed. They listen and respond to works from different times, places, and cultures, building their ability to talk about the performing arts using accurate and expressive vocabulary. Students are supported to think creatively, make artistic choices, and deepen their appreciation of the arts as both performers and audience members.
Concepts taught in Music:
- Beat and rhythm
- Pitch and melody
- Dynamics and expression
- Form and structure
- Playing tuned and untuned percussion instruments
- Learning to play the keyboard
- Music notation
- Composition and improvisation
- Listening and responding
Concepts taught in Dance:
- Exploring and creating movement sequences
- Safe dance practices
- The elements of dance (body, space, time, dynamics and relationships)
- Expressing ideas, stories, and emotions through movement
- Choreographing short routines
- Performing with confidence and control
- Responding to dance from various cultures and time periods
Our dedicated music and dance space is designed to give students the opportunity to experiment, collaborate, and experience the performing arts in a variety of ways. Lessons are active and engaging, offering students the chance to work with instruments, movement activities, and digital technologies. The program nurtures confidence, curiosity, and a willingness to attempt new skills, helping students grow as young musicians and dancers.
Choir Program
The Thomastown Meadows Primary School choir welcomes all students from Foundation to Year 6 who enjoy singing and performing. Choir members develop vocal skills, build confidence, and understand that learning moments are an important part of growing as musicians. Rehearsals take place once a week during recess and provide an uplifting and inclusive environment where students can connect through music.
Each year, the choir prepares a special performance for our End of Year Christmas Concert, celebrating the enthusiasm, teamwork, and progress of our student singers.