Newcomb Secondary College Band Captains 2021- Congratulations

Senior Concert Band

Nikita Vigar & Elliot Nicholas

Intermediate Concert Band & Junior Concert Band

Zakk Osborne, Jayda Warren & Scarlet Johannesen 

Cold Fusion

Amie Hudson & Daniel Loaiza

Blues’n Jazz

Grace Thomas & Raine Warren

Why Teach Music In Schools 

There are lots of reasons why we teach music in schools – to us music is a life skill that we aim to share with as many students as possible who attend Newcomb Secondary College. 

Some things to think about –

Music is Mathematical – it has a direct relationship to counting and subdivision of note values. – i.e. Numbers.

Music is Historical – often reflects the environment and cultural heritages right across the world from one generation to the next.

Music Is A Foreign Language – 2 ways

- the notation – rest values, music signs and symbols is a unique language within itself.

- All the music signs and terms are written in Italian.

Music is Physical education – You need to be fairly fit to play a musical instrument. Music requires perfect coordination of fingers, hands, arms, lips, cheeks, eyes and facial muscles. It also requires control of the diaphragm, back, stomach and chest muscles. In other words – sit up straight and uncross your legs.

First Senior Band Rehearsal