Posts by Mark Cameron-Smith
Guitar Ensemble and Dixieland Band: Decibel Lunch Concert
Students in the quadrangle today were entertained by the skills of Guitar Ensemble and Dixieland Band as part of the always entertaining Decibel Concert Series. Guitar Ensemble played three songs: Minor Swing (Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli), Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin), and Highway to Hell (ACDC). The set featured solos by Ula G, Sam…
Read MoreBig Band 2 at Festival of Music
In what is certainly one of the most exciting concerts of this year, Brighton Secondary School’s Big Band 2 took to the stage at Festival of Music. After months of preparation and despite a COVID scare or two, Amy T performed Straighten Up and Fly Right with the swinging tones of Big Band 2, featuring…
Read MoreJazz Combo: Decibel Lunchtime Concert
Today, Jazz Combo played a few songs in the breezeway between the quadrangle and the back oval. Although the weather was cool, a large audience gathered to hear the students showcase their repertoire.
Read MoreGrigoryan Brothers at Ukaria
On Monday 29 March the Year 8 SIM students and the Guitar Ensemble travelled to Ukaria (Mt Barker) to see the Grigoryan Brothers perform songs from their latest album, This Is Us. The songs on the album were all inspired by their visit to the National Museum of Australia. After rummaging through drawers and boxes “like Indiana Jones”, they composed a series…
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