Music Notes

Nicole Bull, Academic Dean of Performing Arts

Years 2 to 3 String Concert 

What a fantastic time we had at the Years 2 to 3 String Concert this week! Students, parents, grandparents and teachers all came together to celebrate the talent, tenacity and joy of our young musicians.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us—what a memorable event!

Prep to Year 4 Speech and Drama Concert

On 6 November, the Prep to Year 4 students performed at their Speech and Drama Concert. 

To prepare for their roles, students worked hard, memorising their lines and working on their characterisation and movements. Some felt nervous beforehand, but all performed their parts well!

Here are a few comments from students: 

• I loved performing the role of Alice from  ‘Alice in the Wonderland’ and also loved watching the other plays. - Erika Xu 
• The Speech and Drama Concert was an amazing experience. - Daisy Gu
• I loved being the host at the Concert and watching all the students perform. - Zoe Blackmore 
• I loved performing in front of an audience — it was so much fun. - Will Brown
• Performing at the Speech and Drama Concert was exciting. I loved the experience of being on stage. - Sophia Zhang 
• I loved performing at the Concert and watching the other plays. - Harvey Zhang
• I enjoyed performing at the Concert in front of people I didn’t know. - Mindi Abeyrathne
• I loved acting as the 'Robot' and being on stage. - Lucas Shao

Years 5 to 10 Speech and Drama Concert 

Emily Shao, Year 6

The Years 5 to 10s recently held our annual Speech and Drama Concert. I really enjoyed performing in the Concert. Some of the items gave me a good laugh! 

We had many students perform from a wide range of plays, monologues and group drama ensemble performances. 

It was a fun night, and I am already looking forward to the next Speech and Drama Concert!

Unit 2 VCE Music Recital

The Unit 2 VCE Music Repertoire students showcased their talents in a wonderful performance recital on 7 November, delighting a supportive audience. 

In accordance with VCE requirements, students presented a selection of works that demonstrated a variety of styles and techniques. Their performances included an Australian piece composed after 1990, a group ensemble, and a work from the VCAA set list. The evening was filled with vibrant and inspiring performances.

The high standard of all the presentations highlighted the significant progress made by our students throughout the year. Thank you to all the instrumental teachers who played a crucial role in preparing the students for their programs.

Student achievement - Hai An

Congratulations to Hai An from the ELC, who began Suzuki Violin lessons this semester. For her first performance, she played Busy Busy Stop Stop from Suzuki's Twinkle Variations to her ELC class.

What an impressive achievement for Hai An—well done! We're excited to see her continue to grow as a musician.

Music Tuition enrolment forms for 2025

The 2025 Music Tuition Enrolment Forms are now due. If your child is interested in learning an instrument next year, please ensure to return your enrolment form to the Music Department. 

Diary dates - Term 4