Scots College is music to a students ears

It is a learning community where academic rigour, personal integrity, humour and hard work are equally encouraged.

Scots holds high expectations for their students, while remaining devoted to helping them develop intellectual, physical, spiritual, artistic, and personal interests.

In particular, music at Scots offers every boy the opportunity to develop a deep love for, and value of music regardless of their existing skill level or future musical aspirations.

The scots College music department provides the ideal combination of expert guidance in a safe, inspiring environment.

"We engage boy's imaginations and foster their creativity through experiential learning - their discovery of music is guided as a form of self-expression for individuals and groups," a school spokesman said.

"At Scots, we believe music appreciation is an essential part of every boy's life because creative, tangible music-learning experiences can be life changing."

Musical opportunities at the college begin with an program where boys join a core ensemble appropriate for their instrument type and level of ability.

In these ensembles, boys begin contributing the individual instrumental skills learned in private lessons to a group, while refining their analytical listening.

Boys develop ensemble skills such as balance, blend, and intonation as well as a sophisticated understanding of teamwork as it relates to musical performance.

The college offers a diverse range of experiences.

They include chapel music, chamber music, jazz, keyboard studies, rock bands and contemporary music, string ensembles, symphonic wind bands, symphony orchestra, vocal studies, and percussion ensembles.

All groups perform regularly both within and external to the college and the ensemble touring program is a highlight for many boys.

Registrations for Year 7 and Year 10, 2021 scholarships are now open.

Registrations close Monday, February 10, 2020.