Public Performances
Adelaide Choral Eisteddfod 2025
Our talented music students shone at the Adelaide Choral Eisteddfod on Thursday 12 June, with outstanding results: This week, our choirs also had the incredible opportunity to work with renowned choral clinician Timothy Wayne-Wright, a former King’s Singer. It was inspiring to witness the rapid growth in choral musicianship and performance refinement during his visit,…
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On Monday the 19th of May, a group of music students from years 9, 10, and 11 performed at the Volunteers’ Morning Tea at the Adelaide Town Hall. We had the opportunity to sing the song Unity, written by Andrew Barrett, using lyrics originally from a poem by a student Rebekah Rath. We also provided background music during…
Read MoreGenerations in Jazz 2025
Generations in Jazz 2025 was such a positive and thrilling experience for the students involved. All of us were provided with the opportunity to listen to one of the best big bands in the world, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, and many other incredible artists. While jazz choir 1 was the only group to place…
Read MoreSemester 2 Music Showcase 2024
On Wednesday the 20th of November, the year 7, 8, 9, and 10 Core Music students showcased the music that they have been working hard on over the second semester of 2024. The ensembles that performed included bands, string ensembles, percussion ensembles, TB choirs and SA choirs from each year level and an SATB choir…
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 MoreASO Big Rehearsal 2024
On Monday, August 12th, music students took part in the ASO Big Rehearsal. This event allows students to join a professional ASO player in a rehearsal at Granger Studio, concluding in a small concert. This year’s repertoire included ‘Indian Pacific’, ‘Finlandia’, and ‘España’. It was a super fun experience that gave students a taste of…
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 MoreSemester 1 Showcase 2024
On 18th of June 2024, music students in year 7 through 10 in Core and SIM music showed off what they had been working on for the past two terms. Showcase is a great opportunity for parents to come in and see their hard work in action. Each year level had a choir, band, string…
Read MoreAdelaide Horn Days 2024
On the 9th and 10th of June, over the long weekend, the Adelaide Horn Jam took place at Elder Hall in the city! This was an engaging weekend, which gave me several opportunities to learn lots of new things, particularly about historical baroque horn. We had several jam sessions and played our horns as a big…
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