Director of Music P-12
Music at Santa Sabina
One respected translation of Matthew 11:28-30 suggests humankind will be happiest when able to find ‘the unforced rhythms of grace’. Across the world, many descriptions of wellbeing and peace have ‘musical’ references. As we find ourselves in Week 6 of Term 1, we are indeed settling into the gentle rhythms of 2025, and a hope-filled year is starting to emerge upon this rhythm.
From our Senior students finding their daily and weekly rhythms of practice, study, and revision, to our ensembles with an international tour or prestigious concerts on the horizon, nestling into purpose and with a clear vision for the road ahead brings with it a comforting sense of both rhythm and grace that we trust to sustain us along the way.
Barkindji Songwoman Nancy Bates’ visit last week inspired us with fresh purpose. Some staff, community, and student leaders were privileged to preview Nancy’s new documentary SONGS INSIDE, which presents us with such a powerful exemplar for ways that Music can bring hope and healing in our world. New songs and sounds are sparking, and we are looking forward to launching these works for our community.
Contemporary Music Streams at Santa
Thanks to the students who attended the Contemporary Music and Industry Streams Launch last Thursday! It was an exciting kick-off with guest experts Mr Jason De Wilde and Mr Scott Dimmock joining us in Holyrood.
We are passionate about every Santa Sabina student having access to a Musical education, and welcome you to reach out if you missed this meeting and would like to find out more.
Open Recital Series
The first of our Open Recital Series for Semester One will be held this Friday 14 March in Holyrood Adams and we look forward to the students from our Private Tuition program that have signed up to perform to present their latest work for families and friends. These recitals take place each term, and we are thrilled to offer these positive performance experiences for students who are developing confidence in their craft and aspects of presentation. Thank you to our specialist tutors who prepare our students so diligently for this opportunity. There is still opportunity for students to sign up to our remaining recitals in Semester 1 – Friday 4 April, Friday 9 May and Friday 30 May.
Australian Composers Day 2025
We are excited to announce that on the final Monday of Term 1, Monday 7 April, Santa Sabina will again be hosting our acclaimed Australian Composers Day for 2025! Strategically intended to position our Elective Music students for life beyond Santa’s gates as composers and music-makers, though any any Year 7-12 Co-curricular Music student is welcome to register to join the event with the Music office at music@ssc.nsw.edu.au.
NB: Santa Sabina students attend Australian Composers Day FREE of charge.
More information can be found on the Australian Composers Day Flyer HERE
We look forward to welcoming JESSICA WELLS, HEATHER SHANNON and PAUL STANHOPE as our mentors for the day.
Join a Music activity?
Though the year is well underway, we are pleased to say that there are still a few places available within our offerings. You can explore all the different opportunities and register for an Ensemble or Private Tuition via the Co-curricular Button on the College App or directly via this link:
Our mission is that every graduate will leave the Santa Sabina gates convinced of the value of music to their human experience, and empowered with ways to meaningfully engage with it for their whole lives!
Wishing our community a wonderful few weeks to come.
Amy Richardson
Director of Music P-12
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