Phil Beverley, Director of Music

Phil Beverley, Director of Music

Dear Parents and Caregivers

This week we say good-bye to two, much loved members of the Music team. Mr David Russell has been “instrumental” in the growth and development of the contemporary Music programme as well as his extraordinary contribution to the building links between. This space and our curriculum programme. He has accepted a promotion to head up a department much closer to home and we wish him all the very best as he moves onto a new chapter. Mr Matthew Ellison is also moving on. Not just a talented Mathematician and Science Teacher, he is also an exceptional Vocalist and worked extensively with our Boys’ Vocal and Senior School Choir, conducting and preparing the students in several of our key events, including Carols, and the Town Hall concert “Threads”. You will both be missed and we wish you both every success for the future.

Upcoming events for Music students:

  • 6.30pm Tuesday 4 March Solo Soirée – Orchestra Room
  • 6.30pm Tuesday 11 March Scholar’s Recital – Orchestra Room
  • Thursday 13 March AMEB Sign up final due date
  • 3.30-5pm Monday 17 March Performance Plus Masterclass for all instruments – Perkins Building
  • 6.30pm Monday 24 March Easter Concert – Vicars Centenary Hall (VCH)

Warm Regards

Phil Beverley
Director of Music

NESA’s Encore showcase

On February 24, elective music students from Years 11 and 12 attended NESA’s Encore showcase at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall . The event featured a selection of outstanding HSC compositions and performances, nominated by markers from across the state to be performed before a full-house audience.

From intricate student-composed jazz fusion to exhilarating, sonorous Celtic bagpipes. Performances ranged from solo acts to duets and full-stage ensembles, demonstrating the breadth of musical talent on display.

While the level of skill and artistry presented can be daunting, Encore’s overwhelming impression serves as inspiration for all of Cranbrook’s senior musicians, setting an aspirational standard to reach and valuable insight into the professionalism required for the successful execution of repertoire.”

Tribute Dash bouvier and D’Arcy Richardson
Co – Heads of Music