Music Notes

Outstanding Results in the Victorian School Music Festival 

The instrumental sections of the Victorian School Music Festival have been a wonderful experience for our students and ensembles. The festival provides a valuable combination of performance, expert feedback and the opportunity to hear other school ensembles perform. Students perform on stage, receive a workshop from the Chief Adjudicator, and learn by listening to ensembles from other schools.

The standard of performance has been particularly impressive, with students responding positively to the challenge and lifting their performances for the festival environment.

We are delighted to announce the following results:

• 🏆Huntingtower Symphony Orchestra — Platinum Award. A truly outstanding achievement and the first time an instrumental ensemble from Huntingtower has received a Platinum Award.

• 🥇Senior Concert Band — Gold Award

• 🥇Senior String Orchestra — Gold Award

• 🥇Junior School String Orchestra — Gold Award

• 🥈Intermezzo Strings — Silver Award

At the time of writing, the Intermezzo Concert Band was still to perform, so we look forward to sharing their result in a future edition.

Our festival journey continues, with the HT Big Band and our five Chamber Choirs still to take the stage. We look forward to celebrating their performances and achievements in a future newsletter.

Congratulations to all of our students and staff involved. These results reflect the students' hard work, musical growth and willingness to rise to the occasion when it matters.

David Mowat

Director of Music

A Musical Smorgasbord Returns!

After the tremendous success of last year's Smorgasbord Concert, we're delighted to bring it back for 2026 - and once again, the menu is packed with something for everyone!

Just as a traditional smorgasbord offers an irresistible variety of flavours, this concert celebrates the wonderful diversity of music-making within our school community.

Students are invited to form small ensembles of two or more performers and present a piece in a relaxed, informal concert atmosphere on Wednesday 9 September (the second-last week of Term 3). Ensembles can range from duos through to groups of around 15 performers and may feature players from the same instrumental family or an exciting blend of instruments. All musical styles and genres are warmly welcomed.

One of the great joys of the Smorgasbord Concert is its variety. Every performance is different, creating an entertaining evening where audiences can sample a rich selection of musical styles and discover talents they may never have heard before. Whether you're an experienced chamber musician, a jazz combo, a vocal group, a family ensemble or simply a group of friends who enjoy making music together, we'd love to see you involved.

If you'd like to perform, please register your ensemble by completing the online registration form.

We look forward to another unforgettable evening filled with creativity, collaboration and a wonderful feast of music!

Mr David Mowat

Director of Music