Music

 Wintereisse Soiree

I would like to congratulate all the talented musicians who performed at the Wintereisse Soiree in the final week of Term 2.  Presenting a highly entertaining and varied program were:  Iluka Horn (Year 7, cello), Zoe Gee (Year 9, piano), Samuel Gander (Year 9, piano),   William Louis (Year 9, guitar), Lily McKay (Year 10, cello), Tien Attwater (Year 10, piano), Joel Yin (Year 11, cello), Zara Wigan (Year 11, vocalist), Aimee Grace (Year 11, vocalist), Tyler Frost (Year 12, piano), Mary Smallhorn (Year 12, piano), Michayla Clark (Year 12, cello), Gabriella Antarakis (Year 12, vocalist) and Harrison Jarman (Elective HSC composition).  I would particularly like to commend the Year 12 students who took the opportunity to hone their Performance skills.   

Special thanks are extended to Mrs. Julie Cooney (piano) and Ms Trish McMeekin (cello) who were accompanists for several of the performers, and to Year 12 Music Captains Harrison Jarman and Gabriella Antarakis for their excellent stewardship of the event.

 

The audience was very impressed by the talent and breath of repertoire performed, and it was a wonderful way to bring a busy Term to a close.

 

 Queensland Conservatorium Brass Weekend.

 The Queensland Conservatorium, in conjunction with Griffith University, are hosting a brass weekend in September.  Registration details can be found here

 

Australian Youth Orchestra

Applications for Australian Youth Orchestra’s 2022 programs will open on Tuesday, 20th July. Young Symphonists is the beginning of the musical journey with AYO, and join other gifted young musicians for an intensive week of music-making. This program is designed specifically for 12–17 year olds who wish to experience the joy of tackling highly challenging repertoire, and who may be considering a future in orchestral music.  Click through to the AYO website to find information on their 2022 programs.

 

Diary Dates

Sydney Symphony Playerlink: 10th to 12th September, Northern Rivers Cons., Lismore

Queensland Conservatorium Brass weekend:  24th to 26th September

 

Mrs Debbie Smith

Head of Music