The Arts
Music
Instrumental Music/Band Program
The Melba College music program is renowned for the inherent academic, social and cultural learning opportunities it affords as well as for the pleasure it brings audiences locally and internationally.
Learning occurs in a safe and stimulating environment. Each student’s participation and contribution is valued. The skill development and satisfaction that comes with discipline, persistence, cooperation and camaraderie is its own reward. And it’s great fun!
Ensembles
Our ensemble options cater for a range of student needs and interests.
They include:
- Concert Bands
- Jazz Groups
- Rock, Funk and Soul Band
- Drum Line
- Vocal Groups
- Guitars, Latin Guitars
- Percussion
Melba College music students routinely perform:
- in the annual ANZAC Day Parade in the CBD
- two annual evening concerts at the college
- FONO
Lessons
Please contact the Head of the Instrumental Music Program - Ms Jodie Piper for more details.Ph: 9870 4551 Email: melba.sc@education.vic.gv.au
Performing Arts
Creative expression finds many outlets at Melba College. It appeals to and attracts many of our prospective students. The highly acclaimed annual school production is always a calendar highlight. It gives actors, singers, dancers, musicians, make-up artists, costume and set designers, and sound and lighting technicians the outstanding opportunity to express and develop their creativity and talent.
The range of productions over the years has stretched the skills of all involved and catered to the depth of talent across our student cohort. In recent years the community has thrilled with performances of: Guys and Dolls, Grease, Singin’ in the Rain Rock of Ages and Oliver!
The 2025 college production: Legally Blonde
Additional Drama highlights include:
- Dance showcases
- Drama performances
- Junior school performances
Visual Arts
Melba College students have great opportunities to excel, express themselves creatively and to grow as artists. We have the dedicated facilities, resources and expert teachers to foster enrichment in art and ceramics, photography, film and media studies, journalism and visual communication and design.
Students from Years 7-12 are encouraged to think, imagine, create and appreciate. Finished products are the result of exploring ideas, materials and techniques, developing and implementing design briefs, and responding to feedback.
The college and wider community is invited to celebrate the range of outstanding creative work exhibited
- in the regularly updated School Gallery Spaces