Semester 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…

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Yoram Levy Workshops

On the 10th of September, we were lucky enough to have trumpet player Yoram Levy visit us, who is one of the most influential brass educators in Australia. Yoram ran several workshops with brass players from different year levels to work on solo pieces, improving technique and providing other valuable feedback. He also worked with Brass…

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Music 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…

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ABODA 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…

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BCO 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…

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ASO 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…

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THE DUNGEON – ISSUE 02

WELCOME TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE DUNGEON! The Dungeon is a monthly newsletter for music kids, named after our music centre’s very own dungeon. It features each month’s music events, photos of those events and an advice column for some problems that you may come across as a music kid. As always, our email…

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Brighton 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…

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Semester 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…

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Adelaide 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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