Secondary Music

Our girls have had some wonderful experiences in the music classroom this term. Here, students from Years 8 and 9 provide their fascinating insights!

Year 8 Taikoz Incursion

We had such a fun and memorable time playing Taiko with the amazing performers from Taikoz. From the very first drumbeat, the room was filled with energy and excitement. It wasn’t just about learning the rhythms or playing the drums, but it was about listening to each other, and feeling the power of the drums as a group.

The experience felt so meaningful and unique due to how generously the Taikoz artists shared Taiko culture with us. They spoke about Japanese customs and traditions, and even taught us some Japanese words along the way. It felt like we were being welcomed into something important, not just being taught how to play an instrument and it’s something we’ll be talking about for a long time.

Mackenzie Jothy (Year 8)

HSC Encore

ENCORE is a prestigious annual concert that highlights outstanding performances and compositions of HSC Music students. All the performances were performed at an exceptional standard, although some stood out to us more than others.

This included a vocal performance of Vanilla Ice Cream (from She Loves Me),  displaying the singers outstanding vocal control and dynamics; a Clarinet player performing Klezmer Dances No. 3 that showed impressive use of virtuosic techniques and  the full range of the clarinet. And a composition titled The Altars of Glass, which utilized a unique arrangement of instruments (Piano, Piccolo, Tenor Drum & Violin), which blended wonderfully together. 

ENCORE was a fabulous opportunity to hear a range of styles and performances. We learnt that you don’t need to perform the hardest or fastest piece to achieve an outstanding mark. Instead, you can explore your own musical journey and achieve the highest outcomes. ENCORE is a truly wonderful and valuable experience. 

Audrey Young & Ruby Tyrrell (Year 9) 

David Gresham
Head of Music (Curriculum)