Music and Performing Arts Faculty

From the Co-ordinator of Music and Performing Arts

Music News

What a way to end a term!

Junior Performing Arts Night was an outstanding showcase of the Music, Dance, and Drama talents from our curriculum classes. A huge congratulations goes out to the Music, Dance, and Drama curriculum teachers for all their hard work and commitment to the students.

All the students performed magnificently, with a special mention to the Year 4 Band, who opened the showcase with the “Overture to Wonderland,” composed and arranged by Mr Cosentino.

Congratulations to our HSC Music students for their performances at the HSC Drama and Music Showcase evening. Their performances were outstanding and received valuable feedback in preparation for their Trial HSC examinations next term. Additionally, congratulations to our Elective Music classes in Years 9, 10, and 11, who also performed. These performances highlighted their ensemble skills and provided an opportunity to see what they are working towards.

This week, our Elective Music students (Years 9 to 12) will venture to the City Recital Hall to attend a live performance of Handel’s Water Music by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. These opportunities enrich our students’ cultural experiences, allowing them to enjoy live music in one of Sydney’s premier performance venues.

Over the break, our HSC Music students will work with their classroom teachers, professional accompanists, and ensembles to refine their performances in preparation for their Trial Examinations and HSC External examinations next term. Thank you to the staff who are taking time out of their holidays to support our HSC students.

Have a lovely break, and enjoy time with your family and friends, filled with live music.

Curriculum Questions

If you have questions about curriculum or how we can support your child’s journey at Pittwater House through music, please feel free to contact Mr David Cosentino at: David.Cosentino@tphs.nsw.edu.au 

Performing Arts News

This term we have seen a great deal of outstanding results and opportunities for students to showcase their talents. Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival and Northern Beaches Eisteddfod as well as other examinations and performances. Enjoy a lovely vacation and keep letting us know about your achievements in the performing arts.

Congratulations to our Junior School Performing Arts Ensembles for their performances at the Junior School Performing Arts Night. You all showcased your talents with skill and finesse.

Student Achievements

Congratulations to the following students on their recent achievements:

Alice (J5), recently completed her second grade AMEB comprehensive singing exam and received a credit.

Tallulah (C8), received a B for her Grade 4 Clarinet Repertoire AMEB exam.

Jasmine (C8), AMEB Grade 4 double Bass répertoire exam. She Received an A – honours.

Jake (G9), received an A for his Grade 5 Saxophone for Leisure AMEB exam.

Sophie (C9), performed at several solo dance competitions during the term. She received 1st Place at 'I’d Rather Be Dancing' (IRBD), in the 14 Year Lyrical Solo, and 3rd Place at the Extreme Dance Challenge, in the 14 Years, Contemporary Section.

Adele (C11), participated in multiple vocal sections at the Northern Beaches Eisteddfod and Sydney Eisteddfod. She placed 1st at The Northern Beaches Eisteddfod, in the 16 years and over, Musical Theatre section against competitors up to university age. In addition, she also performed in several solo dance competitions. She received 3rd Place at the 'Extreme Dance Challenge' in the Modern Championships.

Please let us know about any Performing Arts students' achievements, as we would like to share these with our School community.

Performing Arts Ensemble Canvas Page

The Performing Arts Ensembles have a dedicated Canvas Page where communications regarding rehearsals and performances are posted. It is important that students/families have access to this page to keep up to date.  Invitations have been sent multiple times to families.  If you do not have access to this canvas page, please let your ensemble manager know at the next rehearsal.

Private Music Tuition 

We have a group of private tutors who are experienced teachers and achieve great results. If you are interested in having Private Music Lessons at Pittwater House during the school day, please email fill in the private tuition form on: 

https://forms.office.com/r/GhQghpAhvs

Enrichment Opportunities 

We are looking for students to perform in our Senior School Assemblies. If your child is interested in performing, please email your child’s interest to: performingarts@tphs.nsw.edu.au