Music at Gioia House
Music at Gioia House (Curricular)
Curriculum Music Class
Excitement fills the air as the Gioia House students delve further into musical understanding. This term, they are honing their skills in anticipation of the Gala Concert. To ensure our students are immersed in musical growth and performance excellence, in class they are deciphering musical scores, perfecting their stage presence, practising pitch recognition and singing with confidence.
Cecilia Pensini
Music Teacher Years 5-6
Curriculum Choral – Gioia House Choir
Our Gala performance repertoire serves as an invaluable vehicle for learning, as Curriculum Choral time enables students to apply the score reading skills they are acquiring in class. This approach not only reinforces theoretical knowledge but also lays the groundwork for healthy choral singing. In this dynamic learning environment, students are honing essential ensemble skills such as blending their voices seamlessly, placing sound to achieve a beautiful tone, and mastering the art of phrasing. Additionally, they are learning to sing expressively by incorporating dynamics and other markings provided by composers into their performances.
As we prepare for our upcoming performance at the Town Hall in three weeks, we are also focusing on the critical aspects of performance and stagecraft. These elements are integral to delivering a polished and professional performance. We greatly anticipate the moment we can showcase our hard work and progress to the community. We can’t wait to share the beauty and expressiveness of our music, demonstrating the profound impact of our collective efforts and the comprehensive education we provide in our choral program.
Curriculum Instrumental – Gioia House Strings and Band program ‘Mini Maestros’
Gioia House Strings continue to build their exciting momentum towards their featured performance at the Gala Concert to be held on 25 June 2024, while Mini Maestros have their eye on their public performances to be held next term. The Mini Maestros program aims to develop the ensemble skills through the introduction of our Concert Band sessions, with the long term goal of presenting the idea of eventual graduation through the Mega Maestros extension group into our College Concert Band.
Jameson Choe & Veronica Tsang
Acting Heads of Curricular Music 5-12
Gala massed choral items – rehearsal tracks
For all the students participating in massed Choral features at the Gala Concert, a reminder that VO boasts exhaustive resources to support personal revision. Here is the link for Gioia House Choir. Events like Gala represent a collective achievement, and we commend our students for their diligent personal preparation to ensure a world class outcome is achieved as always.
Get your Gala tickets!
TIckets are already selling fast and this year’s 130th Gala promises to be a highlight of the College year, showcasing our magnificent student body and fostering memories that our students will cherish for years to come. The theme – A Celebration of Humanity | Growing in Love – is not just a celebration of our College’s history, but through music, it is a statement of our vision for our future.Doors open at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start, with all ticketing being General Admission.
For information about logistics and student participation at the Gala Concert, please see the Director’s submission this week on VV.