About

Since its inception in 1969, many thousands of people of all ages have enrolled in the school. Some of these students have become professional performers and teachers both in Australia and overseas. Countless others have gone on to forge long-lasting careers in music-making.

The St. Cecilia School of Music offers its students much more than just formal music lessons. It also provides the ideal entrée to the world of music performance and appreciation.

All our students are given the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of special activities, which are held in addition to their weekly music lesson. These unique activities are designed to provide students with a more holistic and memorable music experience, and include specialist workshops, competitions, master classes, concerts, chamber music, orchestras and choirs.

Teaching Schools

Through its extensive examinations network, St Cecilia is able to provide advice and direct students and parents to appropriately qualified and experienced St Cecilia registered teachers in most areas of Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Malaysia. These teachers will assist students in progressing through the structured St. Cecilia courses and ensure they take the appropriate St. Cecilia examinations.

The St. Cecilia School of Music is renowned for excellence in music tuition and engages fully qualified, professional music teachers who are dedicated to the ongoing development of their students.

Our Launceston school services students in Tasmania who wish to study Pianoforte, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Classical Guitar, Singing and all the theoretical subjects of music ie. Graded theory and the language of music, composition, musicology and music history. Enrolment immediately entitles students to be involved in the many exciting developmental programs designed to make lessons and learning more relevant and beneficial. Students of all ages and abilities are provided with performance opportunities at various stages of their development as well as enrichment program such as orchestras, chamber groups and choirs. For enrolment and further details please telephone (03) 6331 7343 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Teaching Opportunities

Students who complete St Cecilia teaching diplomas (A.Dip.SCSM, Dip. SCSM and F.Dip.SCSM) are encouraged to enter the private studio and itinerant specialist school teaching professions. Those students who also hold degrees in education (eg. B.Mus.Ed and B.Ed.) are highly sought after as valuable teachers within most school music programs. Music teachers’ associations (MTA of NSW, SA and WA etc) encourage teachers who hold St. Cecilia diplomas to apply for membership, thereby opening further opportunities for professional development and cooperation. St. Cecilia is pleased, where possible, to assist potential teachers in developing their career pathways. From time to time, specialist Workshops, Clinics and Seminars are made available for this purpose. Check with Examination Updates for upcoming events.

Performing Opportunities

St. Cecilia Performance Diploma holders (A.Dip.SCSM, Dip.SCSM and F.Dip.SCSM) who aim to enter the professional world of performing are well equipped for auditioning with amateur, semi-professional and professional orchestras, chamber music groups, choirs, opera companies and theatrical groups. Whilst the world of professional performance is highly competitive and only limited opportunities are available, St. Cecilia encourages involvement in performance right from the early stages of learning. Many students have used their music training as a stepping stone for related professions such as television and radio and newspaper reporting. Some students have also found their music studies have assisted in professions such as Events Management and Hospitality. A knowledge of music is valuable for students who wish to enter the commercial world of music instruments and sheet music sales.

St. Cecilia provides opportunities for it’s Launceston-based students to participate in orchestras and choirs.

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