Music 

A message from the Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne

It is a delight to celebrate with a student when after years of application they are finally recognised and awarded at a formal graduation ceremony. Music Captain, Millie Davidson, was recognised as she graduated with the AMEB, AMusA Diploma in Music Performance, Viola. 

Professor Duncan Maskell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne delivered the occasional address at the conferring of Diplomas ceremony. He stated, “You might wonder what leads me to be so enthusiastic about music, when I am a professor of microbiology, and when my professional life has been about the natural and physical sciences, and the application of scientific knowledge to making practical improvements in people’s lives. Quite simply, I know that my life would have been significantly poorer without its musical accompaniment. Music helps me to think, to reflect, to wind down but also to wind up. It even helps me to relieve the boredom on occasion as I ‘listen’ to some music that has been playing in the background of my consciousness.  There is something primal and essential about how music affects us and how we respond to music.”

Upcoming Music Events

Jazz Concert with Xavier College Stage Bands - Friday 5 May at 1.45pm, Simons Auditorium

Orchestra Victoria ‘In House’ Workshops - Thursday 25 May

Hamilton Eisteddfod Music Week - 6 – 9 June

Hamilton Eisteddfod Dance Week - 12-17June

Mr Benjamin Hiscock      BHiscock14@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au           Director of Music

Mrs Nichole Atchison      music@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au                 Music Administrator