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Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra at St Virgil’s College
On Tuesday 13 May St Virgil’s College had the pleasure of hosting the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra in the Joyce Performing Arts Centre. The orchestra performed a program called ‘More Words and Music’ which highlighted the similarities between storytelling with words and with music.
The conductor and presenter for these performances was Jack Machin, the former Director of Music for St Virgil’s College. The concerts were attended by students from several primary schools including Austin’s Ferry Primary School, Windermere Primary School, and Rosetta Primary School.
The musicians demonstrated their instruments so that the audiences could hear what each individual instrument sounded like and how each instrument family sounded when they played together. The audience favourite for every performance was Gary, the orchestra’s percussionist.
Throughout the day almost 950 students had the opportunity to hear the orchestra. Many of these students had never experienced a live orchestra before and it was a privilege for St Virgil’s College to be part of this experience.
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has an upcoming performance in Federation Hall. Bring the whole family along to Australia: One Land, Many Stories!
The performance is suited for students in Grade 5 and above. This is a musical storytelling concert featuring The Kookaburra Who Laughed at the Moon with narrator Gina Rose and other Australian inspired music.
All backed by the full Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra! Adults $35 | kids under 17 $15
Thursday 19 June at 6pm.
Buy tickets and find out more: https://www.tso.com.au/concerts/australia-one-land-many-stories/
Are you the parent, guardian or carer of a child who is starting to think about studying at University, or maybe they have already applied to study in 2025?
Our experts are coming together to talk all things University on:
Tuesday 17 June at 6pm.
Content: The Schools Recommendation Program, student support, TCE & ATAR, Australian Universities Accord basics
We are here to answer all of your questions and support your family on this journey so book a time with us or register to join us for our family information session.
Register to attend
17Jun25: https://utas.zoom.us/webinar/register/3117406970606/WN_aqCbOZrJQiK96jW8IF0pdA
Book a 1-1 appointment with us:
Cradle Coast
Thursday, 26 June
3pm – 6pm
Launceston
Saturday, 28 June
10am – 1pm
Inveresk Campus
Hobart
Sunday, 29 June
10am – 2pm
Sandy Bay Campus
Students can chat with our team of teaching staff and student ambassadors about study options, courses and what is on offer beyond the classroom.
Our Future Students team can guide them through the School Recommendation Program application. Students can also discuss scholarships, accommodation, or what life’s like at uni.
They can enjoy a tasty snack or a refreshing drink from our food vendors. By registering they will receive some exclusive Uni merch on the day and enter the draw to win a $500 JB HiFi gift card.
