Secondary Co-curricular Music
Co-curricular Music
The St Michael’s music program offers students a rich, transformative educational experience beyond simply learning to play an instrument. It nurtures creativity, enhances cognitive skills, and builds discipline. Students develop patience, perseverance, and a sense of achievement through consistent practice and performance.
Music helps to improve memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities, making it a powerful tool for academic success in other subjects. Additionally, group ensembles foster teamwork, collaboration, and communication, allowing students to work together towards a common goal.
The SMC Co-curricular Music program has grown over the last 15 years, to become a widely known and well-respected program in Adelaide. Co-curricular Music is the face of our College’s music program. It is when participating in co-curricular music that students have the opportunity to perform in a ‘real’ music setting, as either a singer or instrumentalist.
By becoming a member of one of our many ensembles, students gain a large number of musical skills and experiences.
Major Performance opportunities throughout the year include:
- Pulse Music Showcase
- Generations in Jazz Festival
- Catholic Schools Music Festival
- ABODA Band and Orchestra Festival
- Vocal and Ensemble Nights
- College Assemblies and Masses
- College activities and events
Private Instrumental Lessons
Private instrumental lessons are available for a variety of instruments, including voice. The College provides the engagement of music tutors who will invoice families directly.
Instrumental music students have a half-hour weekly music lesson with a one-on-one teacher on an instrument of choice at an allocated time. Lesson times vary, so that students don’t miss the same subject regularly. This is an excellent way for students to complement any ensembles they may be a part of or any music classes they have chosen to take. However, this is not a prerequisite.
New Year 7 families can sign up through our online e-form at the beginning of the year and, and within a few weeks, receive all the relevant information for their students to commence lessons.
Or contact James Musci: james.musci@smc.sa.edu.au for more information
Co-curricular Music Ensembles
| Ensemble Name | Year Levels | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Big Band 1 | Years 10-12 | Entry by audition |
| Big Band 2 | Years 8-11 | Entry by audition |
| Year 7 Vocal Group | Year 7 | Open entry (no audition) |
| 'Vox Pop' Vocal Group | Years7-10 | Open entry (no audition) |
| Intermediate Pop Vocal | Years 7-10 | Entry by audition |
| Middle Vocal Jazz | Years 7-10 | Open entry (no audition) |
| Senior Vocal Jazz | Years 10-12 | Entry by audition |
| Concert Band | Years 7-12 | Open entry (no audition) |
| Middle School Concert Band | Years 7-9 | Open entry (no audition) |
| Combined School String Ensemble | All ages and schools | Open entry (no audition) |
| Senior Strings | Years 8-12 | Entry by invitation |
| Senior Jazz Ensemble | Years 10-12 | Entry by invitation |
| Guitar Band | Years 7-10 | Open entry (no audition) |
| Senior Rock Band | Years 10-12 | Entry by invitation |
| Rock Bands (various) | Years 7-12 | Open entry (by year levels) |
| Percussion Ensemble | Years 7-12 | Open entry (no audition) |
| Drum Corps | Year 7 to 10 | Open entry (no audition) |
| Flute Ensemble | Years 7-12 | Open entry (no audition) |
| The Groove Collective | Years 10-12 | Entry by invitation |
2025 Music Nominations
New 2025 students, please use the button below to submit your interest in joining the St Michael’s College Co-curricular Music Ensemble/s in 2025. Please ensure these are submitted by Monday 13 January 2025. Families are asked to read the Co-curricular Music Handbook before nominating.
2025 Sign Up Form
Key Contacts
Co-curricular Music – Tim Donovan
tim.donovan@smc.sa.edu.au
Instrumental Music Lessons – James Musci
james.musci@smc.sa.edu.au
Co-curricular Music Handbook