The wonderful God-given gift of music is explored as students work with specialist teachers in classes from Preschool through to Year 12. Music classes include experiences in listening, performing and composing.

The Music course is a mandatory part of the curriculum in Preschool – Year 8, and is then offered as an elective in Years 9 – 12. The co-curricular music program at Tyndale runs in conjunction with the classroom curriculum and offers a wide variety of opportunities for students to experience and develop their gifts in this area.

Music is presented under the overarching idea that it is a gift from God, something that we can learn to appreciate, and something that we can develop to glorify God. Students are encouraged to critique the world’s use of music and to recognise where it has been distorted from the Biblical use – as a tool of praise, worship, lament and encouragement. Students are encouraged to recognise that we are all given the gift of music and individually need to discover how we can explore, develop and utilise this gift.

EVENTS

Students in Music have the opportunity to perform and participate in a number of events held annually at the school. These include but are not limited to:

Creative & Performing Arts Showcase – a showcase of performances from ensemble groups and elective classes in 9-12.

Music Soiree & Band Information night – a celebration of Music students who are engaged in private tuition of an instrument K-12, part of a music ensemble group k-12 or elective Music class 9-12.

Multicultural Day – a celebration of Tyndale’s diverse cultures with Music items as part of the event K-12.

School of Rock – an in-school music intensive workshop day for all ensemble Music students 7-12, elective Music students 9-12, and SALT) Stage And Lighting Team) to engage with industry professionals in composition, songwriting, performance, audio, recording, stage and lighting.

Students may also display their musical gifts at assemblies, Music in the Bowl lunch events, Spring Fair and the annual Tyndale Carols event.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

Guitar Ensemble Years 5-8

Co-curricular beginners to intermediate guitar ensemble group for students wanting to develop guitar skills and play as an ensemble group. The group runs every Friday 8-8:45am with Mrs Karen Latchoumanin in L1.

Sonic Ensemble

Sonic Ensemble is Tyndale’s Primary school band. This co-curricular activity allows students with minimal experience playing their instrument to work together in an ensemble. Students can borrow instruments through Tyndale’s instrument program. The group runs weekly with Miss Jenelle Magtibay in G5.

Singsters Ensemble

Singsters Ensemble is Tyndale’s Primary school choir. This co-curricular activity allows students with a passion for singing to work together in an ensemble choir group in multipart harmonies. The group runs weekly with Miss Jenelle Magtibay in G5.

Contemporary Band is Tyndale’s Secondary school performance ensemble, and gives members the opportunity to take their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level. This group is designed for beginner to intermediate musicians.Students meet with the band leaders before school for a one hour rehearsal each week with Mr Joel Conway and Mr Johnny Lam. Contemporary Band members attend all Music events to perform and further develop their skills.

Worship Bands

Worship Band is Tyndale’s Secondary school performance ensemble with a focus on Christian songs, and gives members the opportunity to take their musicianship and performance skills to a higher level. This group is designed for intermediate to advanced musicians. Students meet with the band leaders before school for a one hour rehearsal each week with Mr Joel Conway and Mr Johnny Lam. Worship Band members attend all Music events to perform and further develop their skills. Worship Band perform at all formal assemblies, Year 12 graduation and Carols event in addition to other Music events.

S.A.L.T.

The Sound and Lighting Team is a group of students and staff that are enthusiastic and interested in providing sound and lighting support for many events at Tyndale. Students receive training on how to use and care for the variety of equipment around the school. The S.A.L.T team organise all audio sound and lightning, help set the stage for performances and actively involved in the behind the scenes technical aspects of the live performances. S.A.L.T are involved in all Music school events.