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Exceptional Music
Music education is scientifically proven to improve brain development in young children

Music is one of the only stimuli that activates both hemispheres of the brain at the same time

We foster an environment where students experience the excitement and joy of music
At Carmel we have a strong focus on practical skills. Students are provided with a selection of quality instruments, and can learn Piano, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Drums and/or Voice. We also have private music teachers for Piano, Guitar, Drums, Strings and Flute.
We offer students participation in the AMEB Award program and Certificate II in Music Industry for Years 11 and 12 through the College of Sound and Music Production. This provides students with real world qualifications and valuable understanding of practical musicianship. Students have gone on to study music at Tertiary level, and have worked professionally in the music events industry in both lighting and sound.
Our students enjoy playing and singing Contemporary Christian Music
We are focused on developing young Christian musicians passionate about worship music and sharing their music with others. We have developed a strong chapel band program beginning in Year 4 and continuing until Year 12. Students have the opportunity to participate in weekly rehearsals developing their skills and leading worship for their peers. One of our former students even successfully auditioned to play at Riverview Church, one of the largest Christian churches in Perth. The ‘One 4 Carmel’ concert was a fantastic collaboration between Carmel Adventist College (featuring our String Ensemble and Senior Band) and Perth Adventist Orchestra. It was the first time we had performed together and won’t be the last!
Learn timeless skills for future success
Patience
Good things take time. In a world where everything is instant and fast. Learning to play an instrument or voice takes time.
Teamwork
Every member of the band has a unique role to play and students learn to work together.
Creativity
Learning music is an opportunity for students to creatively express through creating and arranging sounds.
Friendship
Learning music develops lifelong friendships with fellow band members.
“I’ve taught in many schools here and abroad and this school is a very special one. It is a school of caring, committed teachers, led by a wonderful Principal. There is a genuine Christian community here—in word and in deed.
Private Music Teachers like myself often feel very separated and outside of the life of a school, but here we are treated with such respect and appreciation. This is nothing short of remarkable. We are welcomed and included in the life of the school in such considerate and thoughtful ways, from being well informed and considered in the weekly timetables, excursion and incursions—to being prayed for in staff meetings!
It is clear that Music itself is valued and welcomed here, and the important place it has in the lives, education, and faith of the students is understood. Carmel Adventist College Primary is a very special school—my favourite school in all the world.”
—Bernard McDonagh, private music teacher