The Year 7 year long Music course at Sacred Heart College is designed to give students a broad coverage of music. The course provides lessons in a wide variety of instruments for students who are successful in the music aptitude test. These instruments include piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, double bass, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, percussion (tuned and untuned), piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, bass guitar, guitar and voice.

All students learning an instrument need weekly instrumental lessons during term time. Most students use the College Music Tutors, although some students will elect to stay with their existing music teacher. The College Music Tutors operate between 8.00am and 3.30pm on a rotational timetable so that students do not miss the same subject time each week. Vocal studies are also an integral part of the tuition programme. Performance in class is encouraged throughout the year.

Students will do classroom music which covers popular music, jazz, orchestral instrumentals, film music and music for television. They will also learn about music technology using music software such as Logic Pro X, Sibelius, Garage Band, Band in a Box and Pro Tools 12. This software will also help in teaching the students musicianship, theory, aural skills and composition.

Year 7 Music students will become a member of a College ensemble. Students can elect to join the Junior Concert Band, College Choir or another of the College ensembles. Being part of an ensemble is imperative to success in Music.

Most of all, the course is designed to be an enjoyable experience, but structured, so that students can continue on to Year 12 Music and beyond if they wish to pursue a music career.