Performing and Creative Arts
In addition to classroom experiences in Drama, Music and Visual Art, the College offers an extensive extra-curricular Performing and Creative Arts Program. The program provides the opportunity for both Primary and Secondary students to develop their creative talents further in Voice, and a variety of instruments including Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Drums, Guitar and Piano.
The tutoring program is run by skilled and experienced tutors, allowing students the opportunity to participate in:
- 30 minute weekly individual lessons to develop their gifts and talents;
- Various ensembles, subject to availability;
- Several performance opportunities throughout the year;
- Grade 3 Strings Program or Grade 4 Band Program (students are selected by aptitude for suitability for this program - places are limited).
The program is delivered in the College's Performing and Creative Arts Centre. The Centre incorporates a number of multi-functional spaces including a large music theory and practice room, six music tutoring rooms, ensemble rooms and recording facilities.
FEE SCHEDULE 2025
Term fees are added to automated payments.
Individual Lessons (Fee Per Term)
- Instrumental & Voice - $350
Instrument Hire (Hire Fee Per Term)
- Alto Saxophone - $100
- Flute/Clarinet - $65
- Trumpet/Trombone - $65
- Cello - $95
- Violin/Viola - $55
Application Closing Dates for 2024:
- Term 4 - CLOSED
Application Closing Dates for 2025:
- Term 1 - CLOSED
- Term 2 - 24th March 2025
- Term 3 - 16th June 2025
- Term 4 - 8th September 2025
- Term 1 (2026) - 24th November 2025
New applications or any changes to current Creative Arts enrolments will not be accepted after the closing date for each Term. Please note for Prep students, the program is only available from Semester 2.
Please read the handbook before applying.
Instrument Hire Agreement can be found here.
PACA Applications
Our instrumental program operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and some instruments may reach full capacity. If your desired instrument is currently full, we strongly encourage you to sign up by joining the waitlist. This ensures that you will be notified as soon as a spot becomes available.
Signing up for the waitlist is the best way to secure your opportunity to participate in the program when an opening arises. Don’t miss out—apply today.
To sign up for a PACA lesson:
1. Click on the link via ‘Clipboard’.
2. Go to the myCalvary app tutorial for steps on how to - Sign up for a PACA Lesson via the myCalvary app
The Calvary Music Uniform applies to the Calvary Jnr and Snr Concert Bands, Calvary Band, Calvary String Ensemble and Primary Choir. The uniform is available at School Locker. Click to view the Music Uniform.