From the Music Department
From the Music Department
Music Coordinator
The past few weeks have been very busy in the Music Department. During Arts week, the Year 5 classes ventured to the Town Hall for a concert by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra as part of the ASO’s annual Festival of Learning. Led by internationally acclaimed educator Paul Rissmann, the concert featured the world premiere of Rissmann’s new composition, The Lost Thing, inspired by the book of the same name by Australian author Shaun Tan. The Year 5 students joined in enthusiastically with the parts they had learnt during their music lessons with Ms Binney and enjoyed the variety of music presented in the concert.
Week 6 also saw the Year 10 – 12 Music students performing at the Senior Music Evening, showcasing the range of talents in our senior school and providing an opportunity for students to share their music with their families.
Earlier in the term, Catch 22 and the Stage Band recorded entries for this year’s online Generations in Jazz festival. Last Thursday evening, members of these ensembles gathered to watch the Generations in Jazz Gala Concert online. It was an evening of terrific music and brought with it the announcement of the division winners. Catch 22 were thrilled to learn that they were the winners of Division 3 Vocal – Treble Voices. Also recognized at the concert were Sophia S and Alexis A, who were selected in the Division 4 Superband. Congratulations to all the students involved as well as the ensemble directors Ms Jo Tropeano and Ms Stephanie Neale. Thanks also to Catch 22 accompanist Alex Wignall. We are very proud of you all!
Ms Fiona Turner
Music Coordinator
OUTSTANDING MUSIC Achievement
Congratulations to Year 4 Student Ziqi, who recently entered the Piano Division of the Adelaide Eisteddfods and also performed as part of the Recital Australia Junior Star Program. At the Eisteddfods, Ziqi won first prize in the 9 Years Own Choice and AMEB Grade 8 sections, as well as second prize in the 9 Years Modern Piece section and an honourable mention in the 12 and Under Romantic Era section. Congratulations Ziqi!
