Music

2024 Music Captains

We’re very excited to have been given this opportunity as students who have been involved in this program all the way through high school, and have always had a great respect for the captains of previous years who have managed to create a community within this school and helped to offer amazing opportunities for the students involved.

We plan to continue to support the talented students within the program and use what we’ve learned during our time here to bring some positive change to the Music Academy, in the hope that into the future students can continue to be proud of the program and continue to learn and play at a high standard.

Klaudia and Genevieve

Thank you - Isaac

Thank you to Isaac Parton who is an impressive young leader who has left a real legacy. We are very grateful for all that has been contributed to the program, and your hard work and dedication will forever be cherished by the academy.

Victorian School Music Festival - Aug 17

Big Band performed at Hawthorn Town Hall and brought home the Silver Award. A special congratulations to our soloists this year; Preeti, Mattias, Isaac and Genevieve. The band received positive feedback from the adjudicators.

Royal South Street Freemasons Festival of Band and Strings - Sept 6 and 7

Big Band and Wind Symphony represented the college and played very well.
Jam Band won 3rd place in the Advanced Stage Bands category

Addams Family Musical

The Addams family musical was an amazing success. Students did an incredible job, and as well as putting on a great show made approximately $9000 profit. The matinee was a great opportunity to connect with Rosanna Primary and Rosanna Golf Links, whose students filled the theatre and had a great time. Students were able to get involved in all aspects of staging the show, from backstage to leading roles.

Education Excellence Awards - Jam Band played incredibly at the Education Excellence Awards. They played three sets, totalling two hours of exceptional quality music. They were also joined by Macleod College Music Academy alumni Tony Yang. It was a fantastic opportunity to put Macleod College's name out there to other schools and members of the Education Department.

Essentially Ellington

Big Band had the opportunity to work with members of the Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra who came down to run the Essentially Ellington program. The students performed well and received some invaluable feedback from world renowned trombonist Vincent Gardner.

Year 12 Farewell Assembly

Symphonic Soul put on an incredible performance to farewell our Y12 students for the enjoyment of all at an all school assembly.

Victorian State School Spectacular - September 9

The Victorian State Schools Spectacular, was held on Saturday September 9, at John Cain Arena. Macleod College was represented by 4 music students Arwen Holt (Double bass), Mackenzie Hawkins (Baritone saxophone), Klaudia Ugrai (Double bass), and Genevieve Waingold (Alto saxophone). The show's theme was ‘Happy Travels’ and the students performed incredibly at both the matinee and evening show. We are very proud of their efforts and their representation of the school.

Youthfest

Jam Band entertained crowds with their excellent playing at the Banyule city YouthFest. They represented the college wonderfully and were joined by Macleod College Alumni Lukas Hahn, Tony Yang, and Bradley Blackbourne. Jam Band played 3 jazz pieces; Chitlins, Chameleon, and Bubbly.

Coming up.

OCT 31 - Watsonia Library Performance - Vocal Ensemble

NOV 18 - Rosanna Primary Fair - (Jam Band and Symphonic Soul)

NOV 30 - Spring Arts Gala (All Ensembles and selected solo’s. Art and Tech Exhibition before in D Block)

DEC 12 - Watsonia Library Performance (Strings)