Primary Performing Arts

A vibrant foundation for learning

Performing Arts at NBCS provides a positive, powerful foundation for learning and brings our community together.

Music, drama and dance are opportunities for students to enjoy creative expression and build confidence while also increasing self-regulation, discipline and empathy as well as teamwork and collaboration skills. NBCS offers a wide array of opportunities in the performing arts during Primary, in class and co-curricular.

Music

NBCS is known for its excellence in music education and outstanding music co-curricular opportunities.

Music is part of the curriculum from Pre-K to Year 6. Our Primary Instrumental Program sees all children learning cello or violin in Years 1 and 2 and expanding to woodwind and brass options from Year 3.

We take a holistic approach, bringing together learning within class time and co-curricular opportunities. Students may join a variety of bands and ensembles, and have a diverse range of performance opportunities.

Music learning enhances cognitive abilities such as memory, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Performance increases teamwork and regulation, and gives students a sense of cohesion and wellbeing.

Ensembles

Primary students may join co-curricular musical ensembles and vocal groups

PRIMARY CONCERT BAND

For students who have been playing their instrument for at least one year

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE BAND

By invitation. This band is an extension opportunity

PRIMARY DRUMWORKS

For students from Year 3 – 6

DOLCE STRINGS

For strings players who have been learning for at least a year

CHOIRS

Choral groups for K-2 and 3-6

PRIMARY MUSIC THEATRE

For students in Years 3-6

Performance Opportunities

School Events, PERFORMANCES and Recital Nights

Bands and ensembles perform at school for lunch time performances, special events, assemblies and recitals.

Competitions, Eisteddfods AND Public Venues

Bands and ensembles may take part in local eisteddfods and competitions, including the Northern Beaches Eisteddfod.

Music Camps, Workshop Days and Music-focused Tours

These provide focused opportunities for students to work on their musicianship and develop as individuals and ensembles.

Musical Theatre, Drama and Dance

Developing creativity and confidence through stagecraft and performance.

Creative and Performing Arts is taught by specialist teachers from Pre-K-6 as part of the curriculum.

NBCS Primary students enjoy co-curricular musical theatre lessons, with performances in our state-of-the-art performance space, the Marina Prior Centre.

Drama lovers have additional opportunities to participate in a co-curricular Drama Club from Year 3.

Our K-3 and Years 4-6 co-curricular recreational dance classes cater for all levels and teach many different dance styles. Dance performances take place during the year, with a dance showcase in Term 3.