Music
Celebrating Music
As we all know, music is an integral part of celebration and as we come closer to the end-of-year festivities, music surrounds us. To wrap up the year, each music class is filled with performances. Recently, the Year 10 and Year 11 musicians held a night of performance for their parents and friends, bringing together the semester of hard work. Similarly, the instrumental program is concluding with many small soirees giving students the opportunity the show their parents, friends and teachers their progress throughout the year.
That music brings people joy is obvious, however, studies show that engaging in instrumental music lessons and collective music-making develops personal and interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, coordination skills, listening skills, negotiation skills, self-discipline skills, perseverance, memory skills and possibly most importantly, creativity. Through learning an instrument, students cultivate confidence to express themselves, to value emotions and how to be part of a team. All that a student requires to be able learn an instrument is a commitment to lessons, practise and support from parents and families.
Music performance not only brings enjoyment to those performing but also to those listening. Bringing music to communities who need support is an important part of our musical offerings at Preshil and also helps to foster a social justice culture. Throughout the year our musicians perform in various settings such as the 'Live Music Festival' at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. On December 5 the BK Strings Attached will bring music therapy to the residents of Melaleuca Lodge, forming a vital part of their wellbeing program. We hope that all students can become involved in the musical offerings of the school in some way next year.
With the end of the year almost upon us, we hope that your homes and celebrations burst with the delight and joy of music. Wishing everyone a safe, restful and music filled break.
Karoline Kuti
Head of Music