Music News

Spring Soiree

Students are busily rehearsing for our biggest Secondary ensembles concert of the year – the Spring Soiree! Held on the evening of Friday 30 August, this musical extravaganza features Concert Band, Wind Band, Treble Choir, Chamber Choir, Senior Guitar Ensemble, Swing Band, Junior Swing Band and the annual performance of the Symphony Orchestra, alongside special guests in Chapel Choir and Wanju Voices! As a special tradition at Spring Soiree, the graduating class of musicians in Year 12 are honoured in a presentation, during the concert.

Tickets for Spring Soiree are free and available via TryBooking, and we ask families to book online to ensure adequate seating is available.

Secondary students performing in the Spring Soiree will be involved in soundchecks on Thursday 29 August from 3:15pm to 4:15pm and Friday, 30 August between 3:00pm and 6:00pm, according to the schedule advertised via SEQTA. Secondary students remaining at school on Friday, 30 August will be provided with a light dinner during the afternoon.

Please contact the Music Department with any queries.

Student Awards

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding results in the Catholic Performing Arts Festival:

• Mia Kwei – Excellence – Primary Strings Solo
• Claudia Milligan – Excellence – Primary Strings Solo
• Cecilia Natale – Merit – Primary Strings Solo
• Shin Maeda – Merit – Secondary Percussion Solo 

James Kros

Head of Learning Area - Music