AMADEUS: SYDNEY’S MOST AMBITIOUS SCHOOL MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM
Sydney Catholic Schools’ Amadeus Music Education Program is one of the biggest, most comprehensive and ambitious investments in quality music education ever undertaken in Sydney’s schools.
“Music Education should not be a privilege just for those who can afford it.”
Tony Farley – SCS Executive Director
This game-changing program is an example of how Sydney Catholic schools are applying scale and collaboration to deliver innovative educational programs.
The Amadeus program provides 32,000 students across Sydney Catholic Schools network of 147 primary and secondary schools access to classroom music lessons, ensemble lessons and small group tuition led by 100 school classroom music teachers and 250 specialist music tutors.
Through a comprehensive program, Instrumental tutors nurture students’ skills and provide them with opportunities to perform at school and parish level, at larger inter-school events and at Sydney Catholic Schools’ Performing Arts Festival and Eisteddfods.
The experienced team of music tutors brings professional experience from orchestras and ensembles around Australia and the world