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Arts - Music

Since opening in 1983 Ocean Reef High School and has been proud to present and develop a rich and varied Arts program for its students.

Music program

The Music Programs at Ocean Reef Senior High School provide the opportunity to be part of a student group with similar interests and talents. Students learn to co-operate and work together while still being able to develop their own skills and potential. Students belong to large and small ensembles and bands. They receive classroom music education, instrumental lessons, and perform publicly both within the school and in the community.

Explore our Calendar of Events to find out about upcoming events and view photos of Music students performances.

Special Music Program

The Special Music Program is a three year course designed for students who wish to specialise in music in the Contemporary Genre and covers the pre-requisites for the current Year 11 and 12 TEE Music Course, Music in Society course, and the VET course Music Industry Certificate II. 

Students who gain a place in the Special Music course will be involved in class music for two periods per week, a small group instrumental lesson, and at least one ensemble rehearsal each week. Lesson times vary according to instrument and class size and occur on a rotating basis during school time. Students will also be involved in a number of public performances and concerts each year. These are compulsory for all students

Students who are learning Instruments at their primary school, or privately, are considered to be on-going students. Traditionally, instruments offered for on-going students include woodwind, brass, percussion and classical guitar.

For more information download Special Contemporary Music Program brochure (pdf 200 k)

Download Special Contemporary Music Program Application Forms (pdf 200 k)

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Upper School Music Program

Courses Offered at Ocean Reef Senior High School :

Music in Society, Years 11 & 12

Music in Society is a Non-TEE subject and is outcomes based. Through-out the year students complete tasks involving Appreciation, Creativity and Performance. Some of the units of study include; Music Technology, Music for Solo and Instrument or voice, Rock music, Australian Contemporary music and the study of different styles and types of music.

TEE Music Years 11 & 12 - Music Industry Certificate II (Foundation).

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of 19th and 20th Century music. It is a course which involves exploration of the fundamentals of the solo and ensemble performance, composition, listening and the development of creativity and aural skills.

For more information download Upper School Music Program brochure (pdf 200 k)

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contact Arts
learning area

HOLA Helen Coyle
9307 0237

Music Naomi Adams
9307 0237

Media Vince Donelly
9307 0247
9307 0230

Drama Jeanette Hotop
9307 0230

Art Sally Linstead & Joel Smoker
9307 0229

Dance Kara Halvorson
9307 0237
9307 0243

Congratulations to Media teacher, Vince Donnelly, Premier's Teacher of the Year Award, Finalist 2007