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From the Music Department

From the Music Department

From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
Ms Fiona Turner
Music Coordinator

On Wednesday 17 June, SAC proudly hosted more than 170 students for the HUB assessment in preparation for the upcoming Catholic Schools Music Festival. Held in Week 10 of Term 3, the festival brings together students from across South Australia to celebrate the joy of music and performance.

Our choir had the exciting opportunity to rehearse their festival repertoire together for the first time under the direction of Denise Rothal. Having attended weekly rehearsals since the beginning of the year, the students have shown great dedication and commitment, and their hard work is certainly paying off. They are sounding fantastic and are well prepared for the festival ahead.

From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide

The Music Department has also recently enjoyed several vibrant and inspiring performances, appropriately held around World Music Day, which is celebrated annually on June 21. These occasions highlighted the incredible talent, dedication, and enthusiasm of our student musicians.

The celebrations began on Sunday, June 21, with our popular Sunday Soirée. This special event featured three concerts held throughout the day, each showcasing students who participate in our private instrumental and vocal tuition program. Audiences were treated to a diverse and engaging program of performances, reflecting the breadth of musical styles and instruments studied at the school.

From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide

From expressive vocal solos to polished instrumental pieces, each concert demonstrated the growth and commitment of our students. The Soirée offered a wonderful opportunity for performers to share their learning in a supportive and celebratory environment, while families and friends enjoyed the high standard of music-making on display.

From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide

Events such as the Sunday Soirée are only possible thanks to the dedication of our Music staff and tutoring team, whose expertise, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes organisation ensure that every student has the opportunity to shine. We extend our sincere thanks to all involved for their continued support of our thriving music community.

The momentum continued the following day with the second instalment of Rockin’ the Cloisters, held at lunchtime. This energetic concert featured an exciting lineup of our school rock bands, involving students from Year 5 through to 12, who brought the Cloisters to life with their dynamic performances and stage presence. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd and showcased the creativity and collaboration of our ensemble musicians.

From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide
From the Music Department – St Aloysius College Adelaide

Together, these events captured the spirit of World Music Day – celebrating music in all its forms and bringing people together through performance. We look forward to many more opportunities this year to share the talents of our students and to continue building a vibrant musical culture within our school community.

Ms Fiona Turner
Music Coordinator

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