Welcome!
To Tasmania's first only complete private and registered Performing
Arts School.
Situated right here in Devonport, we cater for all budding performing
artists regardless of age or ability and offer classes in Music, Drama,
Sound , Video, and Theatre Production. So whether you want to start
training now for a future career in the entertainment industry or
simply take part in a fun learning experience, there is something
for everyone!
The Tasmanian Performing Arts Centre (TPAC) had it's foundation laid
early in 1993 when Deb Morcom set up a small music retail business
Tasmanian Brass & Woodwind Specialists. the business initially
catered for woodwind and brass performers and teachers in Tasmania
but ,over the past 15 years, many school, bands, choirs, and musicians
asked for more! more music, more instruments, more accessories, and
so on. So, out of Tasmanian Brass & Woodwind Specialists, "The
One-Stop Musician's Shoppe" was born.
Market research, untaken early in 2005, has shown that there is a
growing number of people of all ages who feel that there is a need
for a Performing Arts School located her on the North West Coast.
This number is made up of people who would like to gain qualification
and pursue a career in the industry and those who would like to learn
new skills while, at the same time, having fun.
For the first time in Tasmania, a private Performing Arts Centre has
been established to help students develop skills, gain valuable practical
experience, and enjoy the benefits of participating in concerts, theatre
productions, and workshops. Students will also have the opportunity
to gain assessment through TCE, VET and Trinity College London.
The TPAC is run by Deb Morcom (ADPA, BPA, BEd), who has over 29 years
experience as a performing artist in both music and theatre, including
20 years as a private teacher of saxophone, clarinet, recorder, and
music theory. Deb has also spent 9 years as a classroom music teacher,
making her an ideal choice as Director of the TPAC.
The TPAC operates a referral list of professional teachers
not directly associated with the centre which is continually being added
to.
The TPAC is a professional, locally owned, institution
supporting local performing artists of all abilities and experience.
We have over $40 000 of Film and Audio /Lighting Equipment and teaching resourse available for usage for students.
Majority of this equipment is available for hire to other Institutions and Events.
We look forward to your involvement and support.
“In this world, you are expected to fit in…
…In ours, we teach you to STAND OUT!”
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