Music
Holiday News And Congratulations
Pymble Chorale won their section of the Eisteddfod, with a wonderfully positive report from the adjudicator, Mr Jonathon Welch AM. Mr Schweinberger was immensely proud of the girls for their musicality and commitment. They returned to the College in time to perform for the Secondary School Ensemble Concert.
Joy Yin, Catherine Li and Chloe Lam of year 8 all competed in the Piano Recital 14 years old section at Town Hall, which was a key event for piano players thus indeed competitive. Joy received 1st place, Catherine 3rd, and Chloe a Highly Commended. Catherine also competed in the 14 years old 20 – 21st century music section and received 1st place!
The section following theirs was Piano Recital 15–16 years Old and the 15–16 years old: 20–21st century music section. Ella Liu of Year 10 received a Highly Commended for both of these sections, having returned from a wrist injury and being unable to practise for almost a year.
Joy also won the principal piano event at Sydney Eisteddfod – Kawai Junior Piano Scholarship (11-16 Years) through three rounds of competitions. She was awarded prize money of $5,000 ($1,000 cash plus $4,000 Scholarship) sponsored by Kawai Australia. On 15 July, Joy performed a recital of 25 minutes during the final round at Chippen Street Theatre, with a program comprising the music by Bach, Haydn, Chopin and Liszt. Quoting Joy’s piano teacher Dr. Wojciech Wisniewski’s comments “This is a serious accomplishment achieved in such a competitive category with Joy being only 13 years old. It’s a worthy moment for the celebration of hard work, dedication and love for music”.
These students further consolidate our Pymble Proud motto. They work hard at their craft, accept accolades with humility, and display maturity beyond their years. Well done girls!
What clever and talented girls we have the privilege of working with.
AMEB Results
Darcey Hawkins – Grade 1 Musicianship – High Distinction A+
Netrhuki Jayasekara – Grade 1 Musicianship – High Distinction A+
Marisa Nayak – Preliminary Piano A
Evelyn Lee – Preliminary Piano – A
Verity Haslam – Grade 1 Piano – A+
Ching Ye Sze – Grade 4 Piano – A
Grace Ho – Piano – Amus Award
Musicianship information – Upon completion of the Comprehensive and Repertoire exams, an additional written exam is required to release the exam certificate. Theoretical knowledge of music is an expectation of higher practical exams and this study will assist practical music students to perform with greater musicality and an understanding of musical concepts, periods and styles. Information about the formal requirements can be found here.
It is important to note that the Musicianship/theory syllabus is quite labour intensive and, as a result, cannot be done with short notice. Lessons can be organised through the College with our qualified tutors, who will advise the length of time to teach the content. This is based on the grade your daughter is working towards.
Dates for your diaries
6 August – Theme and variations performance:
Zarina Nurlanov of Year 10 has been chosen to represent the College at the Emerging Artists 2023. Come along and support her on 6 August – tickets can be purchased by emailing or phoning (check the information below)
7 August: Tour 2024 – Spain/Portugal Expression of Interest meeting
6.15pm in the Music Gallery.
All parents who have daughters who are interested in the Music Tour, please come along to this initial meeting to find out if this is the one for you. The tour is open to all singers and instrumentalists – it is a combined tour: bands/choir/strings.
16 August: Music Scholars Concert – 6.30pm in the Chapel
Come and see our most talented young musicians perform and dazzle on their instruments – piano, cello, trumpet, double bass, French horn, Oboe, Euphonium, clarinet.
Sarah Turner
Head of Co-curricular Music