Director of Music P-12

Just five weeks into the year, and glorious music of all kinds is already resounding across our P-12 College. Our students are stepping up in Assemblies, Masses and Discovery Tours, reminding us that there has never been a better time to be a part of a school with such an obvious emphasis on music-making just as a rich and every day part of our community life. The growing number of aspiring young musicians choosing Santa for their schooling journey speaks to the energy and creativity alive in our programs.

Our College Stage Band has welcomed a wave of enthusiastic younger brass, woodwind and rhythm players under the leadership of a new conductor, and our Mentored Rock Bands program has attracted an exciting level of interest. We look forward to continuing to broaden our offerings and to deepening the rich, personalised music‑making experiences our students enjoy every day.

Read on to discover more of the wonderful happenings across our programs, and be sure to explore the Curriculum Music pages for Del Monte, Gioia House and the Senior School – curated by our dedicated Heads of Music Curriculum and exceptional teaching team.

Mentored Rock Bands

Santa Sabina’s mentored ROCK BAND Program is currently forming new bands from Years 6-12! Catering to all contemporary styles, explore the music you love with your friends and work towards exciting performance outcomes. If you sing or play drumkit, guitar, bass guitar, keyboard you can either EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST to form a band, coached by an industry professional mentor, or just jump straight to the SIGN UP process, and we will be in touch with you with next steps! New bands will be launch once we have a drummer + three other instrumentalists (of similar ages) lined up.

NOTE: All members need to be receiving private tuition on an instrument to ensure the group’s success. 

Australian Composers Day

This year’s Composer’s Day promises to be an inspiring celebration of creativity, featuring an eclectic line‑up of guest artists who represent the breadth of musical expression in Australia today. Students will have the chance to learn directly from creators working at the forefront of their fields – from the dynamic free‑style rap artistry of Luka Lesson to stalwart names of the Australian music canon like Maria Grenfell and Alice Chance.

It is an extraordinary privilege to bring such a diverse group of composers to our students, offering them rare insight into professional creative practice and the many pathways available to emerging musicians. Inviting students from all over NSW, this event is set to be one of the highlights of our year.

Sydney Youth Orchestras

Our warmest congratulations to the following students on their selection into a Sydney Youth Orchestras ensemble for 2026. The Sydney Youth Orchestras (SYO) is one of Australia’s premier orchestral training institutions, nurturing young musicians aged 6–25 through a comprehensive pathway from beginner to pre‑professional ensembles. Since its founding in 1973, SYO has helped thousands of emerging artists develop their craft, providing high‑level training, performance opportunities and a vibrant community of over 400 young musicians. Santa Sabina is home to their Strings Program – students spend their term time weekends filling our rehearsal spaces with their music.

Celine Choi (Violin)
Caitlyn Kang (Cello)
Estelle Gilmovich (Viola)
Amelia Lin (Violin)
Mira Nguyen (Violin)
Aiden Curran (Double Bass)
Lila Jezek (Violin)
Claire Zhang (Cello)
Catherine Wu (Violin)
Oscar Ko (Cello)
Alannah Mousu (Violin)
Chloe Zhang (Violin)
Claudia Doan (Cello)
Valerie Doan (Viola)

Join a Music Program or Activity

There’s still opportunity to join an ensemble or begin private lessons in any of the many musical disciplines we offer. Our program continues to flourish, and it’s wonderful to see students building confidence, creativity, and community through music each week. Registrations can be made via the College App or through this shortcut link.

Amy Richardson
Director of Music P–12