Music Matters
In Music Matters this week, read about:
Bryn Terfel Masterclass
On Tuesday 27 October, elective music students had the opportunity to watch a singing masterclass led by Bryn Terfel, world-acclaimed Welsh baritone. We were treated to performances from three Sydney Conservatorium university students majoring in classical voice, each with a distinct vocal style and tone. Because of their vocal differences, Bryn had such unique and personal advice and insights to give the young singers- something I felt made the masterclass so special and intimate. A highlight of the evening was young and upcoming soprano Izabelle Zammit, who gave us an absolutely angelic rendition of Samuel Barber’s St Ita’s Vision. A soprano myself, it was incredible to see her effortless vocal agility and her mastery of mezza voce (which is changing dynamics on high notes; really hard to do!). All in all, it was a lovely night of vocal prowess, professional insight, and laughing at some questionable lyrics.
Josephine Grayden (Year 11)
AMEB & Eisteddfod results
Congratulations to the following students:
Yvonne Zhang (Year 4) received her AMEB Cello Grade 6 certificate.
Isabelle Chirakis (Year 4) received an A (Honours) for her 2nd grade Repertoire Oboe exam.
Cheryl Zhang (Year 8) achieved third place in the Sydney Eisteddfod Alf & Pearl Pollard Memorial Instrumental Awards for Performance Excellence (13–15 Years).
Music beyond the Green Gate
We love hearing about ways our musicians are involved in music-making outside of school. Please send details to Heidi Jones.
Heidi Jones
Head of Music (Co-curricular)
