A blended experience in music, drama, visual arts, media and dance
Welcome to the Scots All Saints College Arts Academy – a creative and collaborative program to encourage students of all ages to pursue a passion for The Arts. Unique to regional NSW schools, The Arts Academy facilitates access to a blended experience in the core disciplines of Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Media and Dance.
Instrumental lessons
Every student is invited to discover the joy of music and develop talents through individual instrumental lessons. Your child can choose from more than 25 instruments, with expert instruction from our professional educators.
Choirs, Ensembles and Bands
The College offers a diverse range of choirs, ensembles and bands for students to develop their experience with small and large instrumental groups. From String Ensembles to our Concert Band, your child will enjoy a unique musical experience across scores of varying styles and genres.
Contemporary Music
Our state-of-the-art recording studio provides artists and future sound audio engineers the opportunity to work with contemporary music professionals. Staff, including current performing and recording artists, work with students and their bands to prepare, record, produce and perform original works and covers. Many of our contemporary bands perform across the region, with some being ‘unearthed’ on Triple J.
Our annual Music Showcase together with MAD (Music, Art and Drama) Night encourages soloists, ensembles and bands to perform for their peers in a live setting. The annual Battle of the Bands is a popular event for the College community as is the Senior School House Arts Festival.
Amadeus Academy
The Amadeus Academy extends the music abilities of selected students, as a dedicated music enrichment program. It inspires committed music students to focus their talents, share their passions and reach for the stars. The Amadeus Academy produces outstanding results across composition, conducting musicology and performance. Elite musicians are gathered by application and allocated a mentor from the staff.
Musicals and Drama Productions
Students can audition for the annual musical and/or drama production as a leading performer, chorus, dancer or production team member.
All students can be involved in the following productions which combine all elements of the Arts Academy:
- Scots All Saints College Musical – Years 7 to 12 (performed annually)
- Junior School Musical – Kindergarten to Year 6 (performed annually)
Media and Technical Performance
The Media and Technical Performance team has a significant role to play in the Performing Arts Academy through:
- Production of annual musicals and plays including lights, sound and stage management
- Supporting events and functions by filming workshops and courses for editing and production
- The management of the recording studio, production of student compositions, creation of the annual composition and promotional support
- Co-ordination of all PA and sound system needs for College performances, assemblies
Visual Arts
Our facilities and programs provide students with opportunities to engage in specialist practices such as printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and photography; as well as painting and drawing projects. Students are nurtured in building technical skills to increase creative confidence and autonomy in visual art and design through the formal curriculum and through co-curricular opportunities such as the Senior School Visual Arts Club.Â
