St Mary’s College launches new music immersion program for junior students

St Mary’s College, located in the heart of the city, has been educating young women from Reception to Year 12 for over 155 years.

Since the college was founded by the Dominican Sisters from Dublin, Ireland, there has always been a strong focus on the performing arts. In the Dominican tradition, the arts give us a window into beauty, joy, and wonder. Research shows that learning music supports language acquisition, memory, attention span, numeracy, reading, working memory, and auditory processing. Music draws people together and celebrates humanity in its rich diversity and can transport us emotionally, even when shared by new learners.

All students in Years 2 to 4 have been immersed in a new 12-month program that allows them to experience the joy of learning a string, woodwind, or brass instrument.

This fully-funded immersion involves a regular curriculum music lesson, an ensemble lesson, and a small group instrumental lesson with a music tutor. Having a team of music experts and professional tutors brings an exceptional quality to the program. Even at this early stage, there has been positive feedback and much to celebrate.


To find out more about the St Mary’s College Junior School Music Immersion Program:

stmarys.sa.edu.au

 

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