Music

Mrs Sarah Turner, Head of Co-curricular Music

Week 8 

This is the final entry for 2025. It’s hard to believe that this time last year, we were frantically planning for our Music tour to Spain and Portugal on top of all the end of year events. Memories of the trip linger with all the girls and the staff, and, in the New Year, we will begin planning for our trip to 2027 to Croatia, Italy and Slovenia. This will be open to all music students in Years 7 to 12. Communication for this will begin in earnest towards the end of 2026. Please start talking with your daughter about this trip.  

Congratulations 

Joy Yin (Year 10) has just returned from the Czech Republic after winning her section of the 58th nnual International piano competition Virtuosi per musica di pianoforte, Ústí nad Labem. 

• First Prize and Winner of Category IV (14 and 15 years) 

• Special prize: Senator of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Martin Krsek Prize for the interpretation of W. A. Mozart – Sonata in B flat major, K. 333 (1st movement) 

Carols Service 

The Carols Service was a beautiful celebration of all things Christmassy. Parents were entertained by the Junior and Senior Jazz Ensembles, then Stage Band with Lizzie Tang making a reappearance as a 2025 graduate. Santa’s arrival with his trusty reindeer (I mean, dog) by his side was a highlight for the younger children.  

Inside the Chapel, we heard from the Piccoline Choir, Pizzicato strings, Junior School Choir, Capella Chamber Choir, Senior Choir, Pymble Chorale, and Senior Chamber Strings. All ensembles delivered outstanding performances, presenting music from Corelli to Mendelssohn and from John Rutter to Deborah Cheetham, interwoven with the rousing singing of Community Carols accompanied on our beautiful organ. Thanks to the readers who presented the Chronicles of Christmas, beautifully accompanied by instrumentalists Hayley Lam (Year 9), Danielle Hu (Year 8), Ivy Yan (Year 7) and Emma Popli (Year 7).  

Thank you to the Music Support Group who cooked and prepared a sausage sizzle for all to eat, along with yummy treats for dessert. The parents decorated the Chapel, making it look so festive, joyous and welcoming. 

End of 2025 

As I write this final entry for 2025, I am in rehearsals for the Junior School Speech Day. Watching these young ladies sit patiently, play with maturity, and enjoying the chitter chatter they bring makes one realise how fortunate we are at Pymble. We have a brilliant music program, and all the staff would like to thank the parents for their ongoing support of their daughters’ learning of their instruments and encouraging their musical journey. 

Registrations 

Please remember that existing students MUST register for their co-curricular programs for 2026. Rolls will be set according to these. If you have any queries, please contact musicadmin@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au who can help you.  

Private lessons 

Private lessons will roll over to 2026 and your tutor will be in touch regarding the commencement of lessons. Please note that if you DO NOT inform them of ceasing lessons, you will be charged. Now is the time to inform your tutor if you do not wish to continue. 

Have a wonderful Christmas break and celebrate the peace and quiet without routine. I look forward to seeing everyone back in rehearsals from Monday 2 February 2026.