Arts
The Performing Arts Department offers courses in drama, dance and music with links to QUT’s "Creative Industries" program. Students can also expand their performing arts studies with the following specialised programs:
- Music "School of Excellence" program, with students able to study through the Conservatorium of Music during Year 12.
- Queensland Dance "School of Excellence" in partnership with Queensland Ballet with the possibility of receiving a "Diploma in Dance"
Kelvin Grove also has the largest Visual Art department in Queensland, with a dedicated art faculty and computer design laboratories.
Kelvin Grove music student Sarah Bakker has performed in numerous roles including the understudy in Phantom Of The Opera, the cast toured around Australia in 2008 and 2009.
Many QDSE dancers, vocalists, choir members and a select group of musicians have taken part in celebrations and concerts such as the Q150 Creative Generations concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
Kelvin Grove has an excellent Instrumental Music Program. In 2009, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Corelli Strings toured to Sydney. The head of Instrumental Music is Alisa Jones, who is a highly accomplished musician and has played an instrumental role in making the music program what it is today. The Percussion Ensemble perform regularly at school events and competitions throughout Brisbane.
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