OGA News
Class of 2013: Ten Year Reunion
Old Girtonians from the Class of 2013 had a terrific time at their reunion at Rifle Brigade in Bendigo on Saturday 6th May!
From photographers to teachers, doctors to journalists and finance whizzes to the Defence Force, this impressive bunch shared fascinating stories about their journeys since graduating.
Such an inspiring young group of Old Girtonians!
Lily Begg (2018) returning to perform with Bendigo Symphony Orchestra
Graduate student of Girton Grammar in 2018, Lily Begg is returning to Bendigo to perform the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 18th June at the Ulumbarra Theatre. Lily studied piano at Girton with Mrs Betty Higgs and Mrs Eril Rathjen. After completing her VCE, Lily moved to Melbourne to study piano at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
Lily is a Naarm/Melbourne-based pianist, equally at home as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. With experience that spans classical, theatre, contemporary music, and opera, her playing showcases a keen musical understanding and versatility.
Solo appearances include the Melbourne International Piano and Strings Festival, the Sanguine Estate Music Festival, the St Paul’s August Promenade concert series, and the Putra International Piano Competition (Malaysia).
A passionate collaborator, Lily has performed and recorded as principal pianist with the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Melbourne Youth Orchestra, and the University of Melbourne Wind Symphony.
She has been engaged as a répétiteur with the Australian Contemporary Opera Company, and in 2022 completed a répétiteur apprenticeship with the Berlin Opera Academy. Her piano quintet, Spell, were first-prize winners of the 2022 Melbourne Conservatorium Chamber Music Competition and she has been selected to perform in the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Winterschool International Masterclass program later this year.
When not behind the piano, Lily enjoys her other hat as an arts writer. She has written for organisations such as the Australian Youth Orchestra and the Australian National Academy of Music, and is an ambassador for digital publication ClassikON. Lily holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Melbourne and is currently completing her Honours year under the tutelage of Dr Kenji Fujimura.
Tickets for Bendigo Symphony Orchestra concert, “Light and Shade” available at www.gotix.com.au
Save the Date!
The OGA reunions have been set for 2023. If you know past students or teachers from these cohorts, please help spread the word about these enjoyable events. Bookings for our reunions can be made via www.trybooking.com
Class of 2022
1 Year Reunion
Friday 1st December
GPO Bar and Restaurant, Courtyard
Class of 2018
5 Year Reunion
Saturday 9th September
The Rifle Brigade - Brewery Room
Class of 2003
20 Year Reunion
Saturday 29th July
Brougham Arms Hotel
Class of 1993
30 Year Reunion
Saturday 19th August
Brougham Arms Hotel
Class of 1983
40 Year Reunion
Saturday 29th July
Brougham Arms Hotel
Class of 1973
50 Year Reunion
Friday 20th October
Morning Tea and optional School Tour
Followed by lunch at the National
Class of 1963
60 Year Reunion
Friday 3rd November
Morning Tea and optional School Tour
Followed by lunch at the National