Why Performing Arts
ACG Sunderland fosters the holistic development of each child, providing them with an enriching learning experience that cultivates essential skills like perseverance, creativity, commitment, and teamwork. The performing arts are a cornerstone of that experience, and our dynamic curriculum helps bring out the best in students through a vibrant programme of music and drama.
Performing Arts at ACG Sunderland
Our outstanding performing arts curriculum encourages students to unlock their creative potential and hone their talents. With a 250-seat auditorium, specialist music rooms, visual arts rooms, a band practice room and individual practice suites, ACG Sunderland is ideally equipped for students to immerse themselves in arts, music and culture.
Performing Arts on Offer
Facilities
Our campus features a 160-seat auditorium, specialist music and arts rooms, a band practice room plus individual practice suites, allowing us to incorporate creative and performing arts into our exceptional curriculum. Primary and Year 7 students have their own dedicated music room, as do Year 8 and above.
Head of Performing Arts
Daniel O’Connor
Daniel O’Connor is a Canadian music teacher and composer. He completed his Bachelor of Music, with distinction, at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. Although he lived and worked in England for many years, New Zealand is now very much Daniel’s adopted home. He has a wide range of musical tastes from classical to jazz, ancient to modern.
For the last 16 years he has been teaching at ACG Sunderland, growing the music department from its very beginning,and arranging and composing pieces for his classroom teaching and for the school’s orchestra, jazz band, school musicals and its many rock bands.
Wins and Awards
Notable Student Stories
Chloe Yang
Jasgun (Angel) Kaur
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