There is a rich tradition of excellence in the Arts at Downlands College. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of ensembles and events, all designed to bring out their natural creativity and to develop confidence.
Students with an interest in, or passion for visual art, music, dance, acting or singing can choose from many school-based and external opportunities to learn and perform. Downlands College offers a well-developed cultural program led by dedicated and qualified staff.
Private tutoring is also available for those wanting more personalised instruction. Most performances are held in the Graham Centre at the College. Students are able to practise and perform on one of two grand pianos, and create original harmonies using state-of-the-art composition software.
During the year, the Performing Arts department is involved in:
The Music department offers the following choral and instrumental ensembles:
The Downlands Musical is held every two years and students participate in all facets of the production to stage this major event.
Downlands is excited to announce that our 2020 College Musical will be Wicked.
After our highly successful productions of Les Misérables (2016) and Crazy For You (2018), Wicked will be the largest and most spectacular musical produced by the College in the Graham Centre.
On and off-stage talent is entirely sourced from the Downlands student body - the actors, dancers, band, stage crew and technical crew. The level of professionalism achieved with every school musical is a great source of pride and joy for the whole College community.
In 2019, the Downlands Performing Arts program was selected as a Finalist in the Best Co-Curriculum Program category of the 2019 Australian Education Awards and the only Toowoomba school selected as a finalist.
The Australian Education Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of the country’s top performing schools, principals, department heads and teachers. The Australian Education Awards go through a six-step process to select the winner including nominations, research and selection of finalists, confirmation of finalists, finalist submission, judging and the awards ceremony.
The Downlands Performing Arts program is a wonderful example of a relationship-focused community of students, parents and staff coming together to nurture and develop the talent and passion of our students across Dance, Drama and Music. Their selection as a finalist acknowledges the fantastic work of their Performing Arts staff who have developed an innovative and contemporary co-curricular program that fosters inclusivity, enjoyment, resilience, persistence and excellence.
Phone: +617 4690 9500
Email: enquiries@downlands.qld.edu.au
72 Ruthven St, Toowoomba, 4350, QLD, Australia