From the Music Department
From the Music Department
Music Coordinator
Senior Music Evening
The Music Department recently hosted the 2024 Senior Music Evening, showcasing the remarkable talents of the Years 10-12 students who are undertaking Music as a subject. The evening was a wonderful blend of solo performances and group collaborations, with each act demonstrating the dedication and passion our students have for music.
The audience was treated to a diverse range of solo repertoire, highlighting the individual skills of our musicians. The small group performances from the Year 10 students were equally impressive, as students combined their talents to present high quality performances.
A special highlight of the evening was the original compositions presented by the Year 12 Music Explorations students. These pieces were not only a testament to the students’ creativity but also to their ability to convey emotion and story through music.
Year 7 Band Program Concert
In contrast to the seasoned performers of the Senior Music Evening, the Year 7 Band Program Concert was a vibrant display of our younger musicians’ growth. Throughout Semester 1, these students have been immersed in learning a woodwind or brass instrument, receiving expert guidance from specialist instrumental tutors.
Their hard work culminated in a performance for family and friends to showcase their efforts. The concert provided a platform for the Year 7 students to demonstrate the skills they’ve honed over the semester, with small group performances, as well as each class forming an ensemble that played with confidence and energy.
The finale was an enthusiastic rendition of Power Rock by all six classes, uniting to produce an awe-inspiring sound that resonated throughout the McAuley Auditorium. Additionally, the Middle School Concert Band delivered an energetic performance of Happy to get everyone’s toes tapping.
We extend our congratulations to all the students who performed on the evening and thank the Music staff and instrumental tutors who worked with the students in preparation for the evening.
We are now looking forward to the Sunday Soirée concerts on June 30, where we will hear performances from our private instrumental and vocal students!
Student achievement in Music – Gauree Rawat
In May, Gauree participated in the 12 Years and Under LOTE Solo & Any Voice Solo Categories at the Adelaide Eisteddfods and achieved awards in both sections. She was awarded 3rd place in the LOTE solo (Language Other Than English) and received an Honourable Mention in the Any Voice Solo category, singing in English. Congratulations Gauree!
Ms Fiona Turner
Music Coordinator
🎶 Happy World Music Day! 🎶
Today, on June 21st, World Music Day, we join the global celebration of music with a snapshot of recent Music Department events. Performances in the last few weeks have included the Senior Music Evening, which showcased the incredible talents of our senior students, and the Year 7 Band Program Concert, which brought to the stage the fresh sounds of our newest musicians, leaving us in awe of their potential. This week, students in the Catholic Schools Music Festival Choir participated in the Hub Assessment, held at SAC, and we look forward to hearing it all come together for the CSMF at the end of Term 3!
Let’s keep the music playing and our spirits soaring. Happy World Music Day!
Let’s keep the music playing and our spirits soaring. Happy World Music Day!
