Director of Music P-12
Music at Santa Sabina
Our students are working hard, and there is much anticipation building as we prepare for our annual Gala concert at the Town Hall in the final week of this term! Weekly rehearsals and numerous supporting projects are in full swing, and this year’s Gala ‘Voices of Hope’ promises to be an unforgettable evening for students and the broader community. Tickets will go on sale on Monday 19 May at 9:00am. With the Town Hall seating fully subscribed year after year, we encourage you to get in fast to ensure you secure your seats. We look forward to seeing your children shine at this event.
We believe that what sets our Santa musicians apart, is not just their commitment to musical excellence, but also their fierce commitment to being young people of character – Voices of Hope in our world, at a time when we need it most. We recognise the Dominican pillars of Study, Prayer, Community and Service are intrinsically entwined within our music-making at Santa.
Even in the busy seasons of school life, we commend our students who consistently show up to serve others – whether by providing music for College and broader community events; by supporting the spiritual life of the College during Holy Week, St Catherine’s Feast Day or Mothers’ Day Masses; or by rehearsing in lunchtimes to perform in their peers’ compositions and curriculum assessments. We are very proud of these fine humans and look forward to showcasing 600 of them at the Town Hall.
Read on for further information about happenings in the Music Department.
Amy Richardson
Director of Music P-12
music@ssc.nsw.edu.au
Gala Concert 2025 – Tickets go on sale on Monday!
At 6:00pm on Tuesday 24 June 2025, 600 performers will take their place on the Sydney Town Hall stage in our annual Gala Concert. Fitting with the Year of Jubilee theme, this year’s concert program is set to stir and inspire as we take our place in the world, seeking to be Voices of Hope in our world – featuring all co-curricular ensembles and every student from Years 4-7. Formal communication will be sent to performers shortly with key details about rehearsals in the lead up to the event and tickets will go on sale at 9:00am on Monday 19 May 2025.
Open Recital Series
Learning an instrument and learning to perform are two different skill-sets that the aspiring musician needs to hone as part of their journey. Our Friday Open Recitals are designed to support growth in these holistic skills, and we are proud of the students who (nerves and all!) share their music with their parents and friends, growing in confidence as they do.
We know this confidence pays dividends in many different aspects of their school life and beyond, and moreover we thank them for offering attendees such a lovely afternoon of entertainment!
There is still an opportunity for students to sign up to our final recital for term on Friday 30 May. Students are encouraged to speak to their music tutor if they would like to take advantage of this wonderful learning opportunity.
We welcome anyone in our community to join us in the audience in the Adams Room in Holyrood from 3:45-5:00pm on Friday 30 May 2025.
Congratulations and thanks to those who performing in the recital on Friday 9 May.
Music Industry Offerings – Pilot Thursday Class
Our pilot Music Production & Studio Engineering class has been happening every Thursday this term from 3:30-4:30pm. Students in the class have been engaged in various exciting projects, including recording and mixing the debut original single for our Year 10 Rock Band (comprising members from our Stage 5 Elective Music class). Under the expert guidance of our in-house sound engineer, Mr Jason De Wilde (sought-after trainer and TAFE instructor!) our students are gaining hands-on experience in professional studio recording that will prepare them for a diverse musical futures.
This (currently free!) co-curricular activity is open to students in Years 7-12, with registration available through the College App and VO. At the end of this semester, we will be considering the viability of the class as one of our formal co-curricular offerings. Come along and see what it’s all about!
Join a Music activity?
Innumerable Music opportunities are available to Santa Sabina students from P-12. You can register for an Ensemble or Private Tuition via the Co-curricular Button on the College App or directly via this link: Register for Music Opportunities
Please reach out to our Music Office if we can assist you further.
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