Music News

Student Achievements

Congratulations to Elizabeth Isbister (Year 11) for achieving a B+ in her 7th Grade Violin exam. Well done on your hard work!

Music Soirée

We enjoyed an exceptional Term 2 Music Soirée on Thursday, 19th June. A huge number of senior performers took part from across Years 7-12, in front of a packed supportive audience of friends and family in the PAC Recital Room. 

Well done to the following students on their musical items:

Year 7: Avery Dunshea, Lilian Kapoor, Otto Miskovic-Wheatley

Year 8: Wolfgang Hummel, Zoe Papasotiriou

Year 9: Simeon Gee, Arden Kloiber, Ruby Minter, Chloe Stenberg

Year 10: Lizzie Nealon-Cook, Jessica Nutt, Tara Sataka

Year 11: Ruby Gale, Iluka Horn, Liz Isbister, Alex Stewart

Year 12: Frankie McNair, Evie Pritchard

There was a diverse range of instruments and music played, including duets and trios. We were excited to see some new faces making their soirée debuts as well as students who continue to develop their skills in increasingly sophisticated musical works.

Thanks also go to:

• Compère: Evie Pritchard 
• Accompanists: Lyn Phillips and Mrs Julie Cooney
• Peripatetic tutors: Rachel Collyer and Robyn Glindemann 
• Mr Rowley Moore for technical expertise and sound desk operation
• Ms Kathi Downs for program and organisational support

We also acknowledge the family commitment and encouragement that supports our students in their musical endeavours. Well done all!

Save the Date: 2025 Whole School Concert

This year's Whole School Concert will be held on Friday, 22nd August, at 6pm, in Cuff Hall.

Refreshments will be available from 5pm on the night, with our thanks to the P&F. This annual showcase of all BMGS Music Ensembles from the Junior and Senior Schools is not to be missed. Tickets will go on sale in Term 3.

As we prepare for the Concert, ensemble students are expected to attend all weekly rehearsals and be on time. Additional dress rehearsal times will be published on Schoolbox in due course.

Kathi Downs

Music Department