From the Music Department

There was much happening in the Music Department in the final weeks of Term 3.

At the end of August, the Year 3 and Year 5 classes welcomed a group of musicians from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra to SAC to perform their interactive concert Herman and Rosie. Based on the award-winning book by Gus Gordon and featuring music by local composer Mark Ferguson, the performance told a charming story of friendship, music, life in the big city, and following your dreams. In Music lessons with Ms Binney, the students had learnt some great songs and movement to accompany the performance, and thoroughly enjoyed joining in with the musicians.

“It was exciting to see the book come to life with music.” Lucy (Year 3 student)

“The instruments and the music they played really set the mood in the book.” Ela (Year 3 student)

“I enjoyed that we were able to join in because we had learnt about the songs in our music classes before the concert.” Leni (Year 3 student)

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra – a Magical Performance

On Friday 13 September, students in SAC Music ensembles graced the marvellous Adelaide Town Hall stage, performing to an audience of close 500 people. Showcasing a wide variety of performances, from smaller ensembles and Year 12 soloists, through to concert bands, choirs and the final item featuring all performers, there was something for everyone in the program. Thanks to all the staff, students and families for their support of our musicians, and congratulations to the many talented students who took part.

2024 SAC Spring Concert – A Night to Remember!

To conclude the term, SAC was represented at each of the four 2024 Catholic Schools Music Festival concerts. On Monday evening, the Year 5 and 6 students in the Festival Choir performed magnificently, including soloists Mattea and Eloise who also returned to perform their solo on the Tuesday evening, and Year 12 student Bridget was one of the comperes. Over the course of the Festival, SAC contributed the follow support acts:

Stage Band
Senior Choir
Catch 22
Duo Harmonique (vocals, strings and percussion)
Cello soloist Lucy

A shout out also to Year 11 student, Adi, who played the bass guitar in the house band for each performance. Well done to all involved – your performances were outstanding!

Ms Fiona Turner
Music Coordinator

From the Music Department