Brighton Chamber Orchestra
BCO goes to ASO
On Friday, the 29th of November, the Brighton Chamber Orchestra went on an excursion to the Adelaide Town Hall to watch the ASO’s “Rehearsal Unwrapped.” We had the opportunity to hear them perform Death on the Pale Horse, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor (performed by the ASO’s concertmaster, Kate Suthers), as well as Mahler’s…
Read MoreMusic Spectacular 2024
On the 30th of August and 3rd of September 2024, our school’s Music program held our ‘Music Spectacular’. Music Spectacular is almost like an annual festival in the music community, where all extracurricular ensembles get the fantastic opportunity to showcase their talent. Every year consists of a theme, and this year it was ‘Out of…
Read MoreABODA 2024
After much hard work and preparation over the year, it was time for Sinfonia, BCO and Concert Band to compete in ABODA over Tuesday 13th August-Thursday 15th August. Sinfonia (directed by Jenny Symonds) played very well and competed in the Intermediate Strings Division, being awarded a Bronze award. BCO (directed by Hilary Kleinig) were awarded…
Read MoreBCO Performance @ The Dunes
Upon invitation from residents at the Brighton Dunes, BCO (Brighton Chamber Orchestra) performed an hour-long concert featuring varied program of music – classical, jazz, folk and pop – that was enjoyed by all. Some beautiful feedback from The Dunes Music Group was that ‘We found it exciting, and the musicianship displayed by the students showed…
Read MoreBrighton Chamber Orchestra @ Woodville’s Music Showcase
On Wednesday the 19th of June, Woodville High School held their Music Showcase at Elder Hall, similar to our Music Spectacular. Brighton Chamber Orchestra (BCO) was invited to perform at their concert as guest artists. This was a good opportunity for us as it was our first time as an ensemble, performing to an audience, and…
Read MoreBaroque Lunchtime Concert
On the 30th of March, a lunchtime Baroque performance was held in Brighton Concert Hall, free for any students and staff to come and watch. The performance included Brass Ensemble, Recorder Ensemble, Sinfonia, and Brighton Chamber Orchestra. It was great to see collaborations between the Recorder Ensemble and Sinfonia. The addition of the harpsichord really…
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