We offer a range of extra-curricular music opportunities for students.
For more information, please contact music@highfieldsss.eq.edu.au
Choirs
Our choir program offers all students from Prep to Year 6 the opportunity to develop their vocal skills, build confidence, and share their love of music with the school community.
Junior Choir
- Open to students in Prep, Year 1, 2 and 3
- Rehearsals are held every Monday morning from 8:00am to 8:30am on the stage in the SmART Space
Senior Choir
- Open to students in Years 4, 5 and 6.
- Rehearsals are held every Friday morning from 8:00am to 8:30am in the Music Room.
Performance Opportunities
Throughout the year, choir members showcase their talents at school assemblies and compete in the Toowoomba Eisteddfod and other local events.
Our choirs provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students can discover their voices, develop music skills, and foster a lifelong appreciation for music.
Instrumental Music Program
Our Instrumental Music Program provides an enriching extra-curricular opportunity for upper school students to develop their musical talents under the guidance of specialist instrumental music teachers.
- String Program: Open to students in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, featuring violin, viola, cello and double bass.
- Multi Program: Available for students in Years 4, 5 and 6, with instruction in woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
Lessons
Small group lessons are scheduled during the school day, allowing for individualised attention and skill development.
Performance Opportunities
All students in the Instrumental Music Program join an ensemble, performing regularly at school assemblies and representing the school in competitions such as the Toowoomba Eisteddfod and other local events throughout the year.
Our current ensembles include:
- Blowflies Band: For 1st year woodwind, brass and percussion students
- Highflyers Band: For 2nd and 3rd year woodwind, brass and percussion students
- Junior String Ensemble: For 1st year string students
- Senior String Ensemble: For 2nd and 3rd year string students
Our Instrumental Music Program encourages teamwork, discipline and a love of music, helping students grow both musically and personally.
School Musical
Every two years, students in Years 4, 5 and 6 are invited to audition for roles in our school muscial production. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop confidence, teamwork and performance skills.
- Rehearsals are held weekly after school from 3:15pm to 4:30pm in our SmART Space.
- Students practise throughout Terms 1, 2 and 3
- The muscial culminates in three performances held in September, showcasing the students' hard work and talent to the school community.
Past and Upcoming Productions:
- 2022: Space Pirates
- 2024: Madagascar Jr.
- 2025: The Little Mermaid Jr.
We are proud of our students' dedication and creativity in making each performance a memorable event. We can't wait to see what they'll bring to life next!