Gifted and Talented Pathway (GATE)Music Specialist Programand Scholarships 2022

We are proud to have one of the best Music programs and facilities in Western Australia, staffed by tutors and educators that are respected nationally for shaping outstanding musicians.

Application forms are available from the College website, or from the Secondary Curriculum Office at the Harrisdale Campus (Building J). Applications can be submitted online at carey.wa.edu.au/gatemusic.

Please include all required documents in your application, including: a copy of your Year 5 end of year report; a copy of the most recent NAPLAN results; copies of any Certificates or Awards achieved; and the details and levels of other interests, abilities or involvements.

For information regarding the Music Specialist program, application or selection process, please contact: Mr Bruce Thompson – Head of Music at bthompson@carey.wa.edu.au

How to Apply

Applications Open Monday 19 OctoberInformation Session Wednesday 3 March | 7 to 8pmApplications Close Wednesday 24 March | 5pmTest Invitations emailed Monday 29 MarchHAST Test Date Saturday 24 April | 9amAudition Date To be confirmedRound 1 Offers emailed Thursday 20 MayRound 2 Offers emailed From mid-June

Application Timeline

Partners

Carey Baptist College – Harrisdale CampusP (08) 9394 9111E info@carey.wa.edu.au51 Wright Road, Harrisdale WA 6112carey.wa.edu.au

Scholarships are awarded to the highest performing students on the basis of academic merit and musical ability. Thecontinuation of the scholarship will depend on the student’spositive conduct, academic progress and contribution tothe music program. Recipients will be reviewed annually.

Successful students will be offered the following scholarships:

Scholarships

The Music Specialist program is aimed at students with demonstrated experience and a passion to further their Music studies.

Carey’s highly respected Music Department offers Music education in a variety of genres, including Contemporary Popular Music, Western Art/Classical Music, Jazz Music and Musical Theatre.

Students participate in a variety of music ensembles and bands, and are provided with multiple opportunities to perform during the year – on-site, across Perth and Western Australia, and in National Competitions.

Carey Baptist College has active connections with WAAPA (W.A. Academy of Performing Arts), U.W.A. School of Music and the James Morrison Academy, with many Carey Music students accepted into these tertiary institutions following graduation from Carey.

“Music Specialist is an opportunity to have extra guidance and more times to play music at school. You can be a part of many bands and extra-curricular activities.” – RB, Carey Music Specialist Student

‘Music Specialist is an amazing program – we learn new concepts in music, perform in band, and practice new songs as a class.’ – DG, Carey Music Specialist Student

Instrumental Tuition Tuition is available in the following: Piano, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba, Percussion, Drum Set and Voice.

Features of the Carey Music Specialist Program The Music Specialist students are streamed into a Specialist group as part of their Performing Arts Music elective; and are required to attend an after school ensemble/band one day per week.

Students will be required to participate in weekly instrumental music lessons, which incur a tuition fee (these lessons can either be with Carey music tutors or with existing external tutors). Instrumental hire fees are not included in the scholarship, but may be arranged through the College if the student does not have their own instrument.

The Gifted and Talented Music Specialist pathway provides students with the opportunity to participate in the Music Specialist stream from Year 7 until the end of Year 10. In Year 11 and 12, students can continue with Music as an ATAR subject.

The Year 7 ProgramAs part of the Year 7 program, students are also able to participate in a range of extension activities including:Music: Carey offers an extensive co-curricular ensemble program, including Contemporary, Jazz and Western Art bands, a choir and vocal ensembles.Extension Classes: Extension classes in English. Maths, Science and Humanities develop inquiry based learning and include enrichment activities and competitions.Education Perfect: An online platform used in English, Science and Languages. Languages: Students are able to choose to study ONE of Indonesian, Japanese or Mandarin.Electives: Students can choose from a range of Technology subjects, from Food and Nutrition to Product Design. In the Arts, students will experience both Visual and Media Arts.STEM Electives: The STEM electives are Computing: Coding and Aviation, which are available to all students. These incorporate Design thinking and project based learning.Music Production: A major production is presented every 2 years. In 2021, this will be the musical ‘Oliver’.

Entrance to the Program If selected, students will sit a HAST Aptitude Test which is produced by the Australian Council for Educational Research and used by over 100 Secondary schools in Australia and Internationally.

Equal weighting is given to an audition which takes place on a Saturday following the test (date to be confirmed). This comprises two contrasting pieces of the student’s own choosing, sight-reading, aural test, and a brief interview. The minimum level of musical standard expected for the scholarship applicant is AMEB Grade 2, or similar. It is not necessary that a formal qualification has been attained to apply for this program.

First Round Offers

Second Round Offers

deduction of academic tuitionfees for the remainder of their schooling at Carey Baptist College.

75% deduction of academic tuitionfees for the remainder of their schooling at Carey Baptist College.

50%