Music News

Performing Arts Showcase 2025

Please join us for our Performing Arts Showcase 2025 on 27 August, 6:00pm at The Concourse in Chatswood. Our Years 3-6 Choirs, Instrument Ensembles, and Jazz, Lyrical, and Freestyle Dance groups will shine in an evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible teamwork of these exceptional ensembles. 

Tickets for the Performing Arts Showcase 2025 are now available for purchase via The Concourse and its ticketing platform. 

For families considering enrolling their child in the Music Ensemble, Dance, or Choir program, this is an exciting opportunity to witness the vibrant performances first-hand and see the joy of the arts in action. Don’t miss out, join us for a night that promises to inspire and entertain! All school families are warmly invited to purchase tickets and attend.

Festival of Choral Music - Additional photos

We are happy to share the following photos from the Festival's Bennelong Concert, as a complement to the snapshots of our Festival of Choral Music choristers in last week's newsletter. These photos help to capture the scope of the concert, with the combined choir and the additional performance items in the program. We are honoured, as always, to participate in these state arts festivals. 

Photo credit: Arvind Lo, Homebush Boys HS

Ryde Eisteddfod 2025

Chamber String Ensemble - Our director, Ms Tabolkina, guided the Chamber String Ensemble to a wonderful performance, recognised by the adjudicator for the loevely attention to the musical nuances in the expressive piece, Vortex composed by Robert Longfield. Chamber String earned a Highly Commended award in Event 201A - Primary School Small Instrument Ensemble. 

Concert Band - The band demonstrated a dramatic presentation of their pieces, and were recognised for well-rehearsed performances of The Great Escape and ABBA on Broadway. Concert Band also earned a Highly Commended in Event 205A - Primary School Large Instrument Ensemble, led by their director, Mr Darby. 

Guitar Ensemble - Our Guitar Ensemble performed in Event 204A - Primary School Medium Instrumental Ensemble, with Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye and Yellow by Coldplay. The ensemble received warm comments on their preparation of the pieces, the balance across their ensemble sections and supportive comments on their ongoing work. Thank you their director, Mr Wooltorton, for his ongoing work with the ensemble; additional thanks go to Mr Darby for conducting the guitar group on the day of their Eisteddfod performance.

Upcoming Music Events:

• Festival of Children's Music rehearsals and concert at The Concourse - Year 4 Choir
• Sydney NorthWest Festival final rehearsal and concert at The Concourse - Year 5 Choir
• Primary Proms rehearsals and concert at Sydney Town Hall - Year 3 Choir

Music Learning Beyond School: 

Amelia L in Stage 3 recently performed at the Ryde Eisteddfod in an individual event -- and won first place in her event, Novice Woodwind Solo Primary Age on the bassoon!

Amelia's reflection: As I stepped into the wooden floor of the event at 8:45 in the morning, my heart was pounding. However, I forgot my nervousness as I climbed up the stage stairs. I waited for the pianist to get ready and I announced my piece loud and clear. Little did I know that I would be the one to win the event, even though another girl played very well too.  I had a wonderful time performing and observing all other performers. I love music!