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About

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Welcome!

To Northern Territory  Music School

At the Northern Territory Music School, we believe that music and performing arts enrich students' lives and have a lasting impact. As a NT Government School, we provide a comprehensive music and performing arts curriculum for over 1400 students from years 4 to 12. Additionally, hundreds more participate in our annual combined schools performing arts events and activities across the Territory.


With a proud history spanning 46 years, our school has supported countless students, helping them to thrive and even pursue successful careers as performers and teachers both nationally and internationally. Our values, "Engage, Improve, Celebrate, Together" reflect our commitment to providing high-quality arts education that benefits students for a lifetime.


A group of children are playing musical instruments including a boy playing a saxophone

Welcome

To the Northern Territory Music School

At the Northern Territory Music School, we believe that music and performing arts enrich students' lives and have a lasting impact. As a NT Government School, we provide a comprehensive music and performing arts curriculum for over 1200 students from years 4 to 12. Additionally, hundreds more participate in our annual combined schools performing arts events and activities across the Territory.


With a proud history spanning 46 years, our school has supported countless students, helping them to thrive and even pursue successful careers as performers and teachers both nationally and internationally. Our vision, "Engage Improve Celebrate Together," reflects our commitment to providing high-quality arts education that benefits students for a lifetime.

Our Approach

The NT Music School operates from multiple campuses and offices across the Northern Territory, offering programs that support government schools at all stages of learning. Our student-centred teaching and learning programs focus on continuous improvement, guided by our students' needs and interests, mainstream and specialist teaching research, and the ACER National School Improvement Tool.


Principal: Bill Grose

Policies

Department of Education & Training Policies

NT Music School adheres to NT Department of Education & Training policies and guidelines.

Engaging our community

At NT Music School, we believe "Everyone Can Play," regardless of age or ability. Music making is accessible to everyone, whether it’s tapping your feet, whistling, or singing an aria. Music has lifelong benefits, enhancing academic outcomes, social and emotional well-being, and physical capabilities. We encourage community involvement and active participation in children's music education.

For Schools

Our goal is to foster a vibrant and high-quality music education culture in schools. There is strong evidence that music education enhances academic performance and overall student well-being. Despite the challenges in resourcing music education, schools that prioritise music see significant benefits. We work best in partnership with schools to develop effective music education strategies. For detailed information on our Instrumental and Choral Programs, please visit our Programs and Ensembles pages.

For Parents

We believe that "Everyone Can Play." The benefits of participating in music programs are well-documented. We encourage parents to support and actively engage in their child's music education. Detailed information about specific programs can be found on our Programs and Ensembles pages.

How to Apply

Enrolling in our programs is easy

Simply fill out an online application form


For more detailed information please contact us at nt.musicschool@education.nt.gov.au

Department of Education & Training Services

NT Music School provides a wide range of events, services, and programs across the Northern Territory. These include:


  • Frontline Teaching: Instrumental, choral, voice and ensemble programs


  • Large-Scale Events: Uncovered, BEAT Festivals in Alice Springs, Darwin, Katherine


  • School Support Services: Choirs, BeatsCool, VAMPtv




DOE Corporate Services

The NT Music School provides a wide range of events, services, and programs across the Northern Territory. These include:


  • Frontline Teaching: Instrumental, choral, and ensemble programs.
  • Large-Scale Events: VAMPtv, Battle of the School Bands, and BEAT Festival.
  • Music Education Advisory and Support Services: Access to specialist teaching skills and facilities.
  • Collaboration with NT DoE Corporate Division: Engaging with non-government organizations to provide services and programs.

Our additional services include:


  • Music education advice and advocacy
  • Technical advice and support for live performances and music technology
  • Musical and sound equipment hire
  • Recording studio and multimedia production