Music Notes

Nicole Bull, Academic Dean of Music 

Annual Music Concert Reflections

Here are a few reflections of the evening from our students.

Caleb Wong & Lin Yatsuzuka, Year 12

On 19 August, students from Prep to Year 9 were finally able to perform at the Robert Blackwood Hall after two years of online performances. 

Students and staff had been looking forward to this day and their excitement was evident from the rehearsals. 

The concert was successful, highlighting a variety of instrumental ensembles and choirs who performed in front of parents and friends.  

There were many mesmerising performances on the night. 

One of the highlights of the evening was our School tradition of massed singing. The theme of this year’s massed singing was ‘home’ which reminded everyone of the importance of belonging. 

On behalf of the School community, we are truly grateful to all the music staff, stage managers, backstage organisers and teachers who assisted during the day of rehearsal and the evening performance, devoting their time to making this concert successful. In addition, a special mention goes out to the students who participated on the night for their exceptional musical skills and passion for music.   

Renae Bekas, Year 11 

The Annual Music Concert, held at the School for the first time since 2019, featured performances from various choirs and orchestras and involved students from all year levels.   

After our two-year drought, it was a huge privilege to be able to participate in such an impressive performance! 

The high-quality performances on the night were a testament to the incredible talent and commitment of our students and teachers, and gave us the opportunity to showcase our hard work over the past few months. 

Congratulations to all who took part and for their efforts in preparing for this amazing concert! 

Junior String Concert - 7 September

Next Wednesday 7 September, the following ensembles will be performing from 7.00pm at the String Concert in Dalton Hall: Years 2 and 3 students from the String Program, Chamber Strings, Junior Strings, Suzuki Intermezzo Strings and various soloists.  

Please come along and enjoy an evening of beautiful music performed by our outstanding instrumentalists. There are no booking requirements.  

VCE Music Masterclasses 

Over August and September, each of our VCE music students will have had or will be given the opportunity to have a Masterclass with a professional musician in preparation for their external performance recitals.  

David Overton (Voice) and Kevin Nguyen (French Horn) have had the privilege of working with Deborah Hart and David Ashton-Smith OAM. 

Eric Whitacre Choral Workshop 

Love to sing? Love Choir? Don’t miss your chance to take a workshop with Grammy Award winning composer Eric Whitacre!

• Date: Tuesday, 6 September from 7.00pm
• Location: Monash Performing Arts 

For more information, please click here.

Diary dates - Term 3