Director of Music
The past few weeks have been filled with fabulous Music happenings across our school. Our senior students have completed their Trials; made IB recordings; performed in recitals for their peers and families; while on Monday I had the joy of watching some of our Gioia House musicians commanding the stage at Sydney Town Hall as part of the annual IPSHA Festival. To say I was proud is an understatement, and I offer my thanks to the Music team for facilitating our involvement.
The confidence of our young Santa Sabina performers was on resplendent display. Our singers were full-voiced; many then pivoting to make up the orchestra; string-players made a daring sound; and five Taiko drummers opened the show with panache. The Town Hall stage welcomed our girls like an old friend; and they performed with ease and joy. Though they may not realise it yet, their unshakeable confidence and their ability to take safe social-emotional risks is sure to pay dividends across every aspect of their lives ahead. Music is definitely the gift that keeps giving!
I look forward to seeing you at one of the many performances in the weeks ahead.
Father’s Day Masses
No matter which side of the road you are on next Thursday 31 August, you will find fathers joyously celebrated. Our P-12 Musicians are preparing diligently to serve our community for the occasion. We hope to see you in one or both of the Father’s Day Masses next week!
Recitals
In addition to the Masses, we have our Term 3 Recital series in full flight, and we invite you to peruse the offerings, paying special attention to Tuesday 12 September to ensure you have saved this date ahead of our annual Chamber Music recital In the Santa Sabina chapel. We will notify all performers and families of call times for this event shortly via email.
Honour Roll
Congratulations to the following students who achieved sound results in their recent AMEB examinations. Thanks to our team of specialised Music Tutors who continue to guide their preparation and development each week within our Extra-curricular Music programs.
| Student | Instrument | Exam | Result |
| Jemya Choi | Guitar | AMEB Grade 1 | Pass with High Distinction |
| Louisa Giugni | Classical Voice | AMEB Grade 3 | Pass with Honours |
| Gabrielle Indra | Classical Voice | AMEB Grade 3 | Pass with High Distinction |
| Chloe Boyce | Classical Voice | AMEB Grade 3 | Pass with High Distinction |
| Lucy Cordony-Jones | Classical Voice | AMEB Grade 6 | Pass with Credit |
| Sienna di Santo | Classical Voice | AMEB Grade 3 | Pass with Credit |
Musicianship classes
We are excited to have launched Musicianship Mondays, and numbers are rapidly growing! This pilot program is a trial offering and enrolment remains FREE for 2023! These classes happen during Lunch in Holyrood, and are a wonderful opportunity to assist students as they:
- develop theory and aural skills
- develop music reading skills
- build on what they are learning in lessons and ensembles
- help prepare for AMEB exams, laying foundations for further musical exploration
Reach out to Ms Werlemann-Godfrey or music@ssc.nsw.edu.au for more information on joining this class.
External Strings Opportunity
A reminder about ‘The Metropolitan Orchestra Junior String Camp 2023’: a 3-Day Music Camp in the coming September school holidays for String players aged between 7-12, and playing at AMEB Grade 2 standard and above.
Find out more
If you would like to know more about one of our music offerings across the school (be it choirs, bands, orchestras or private tuition) please reach out via music@ssc.nsw.edu.au or reach out to Ms Suzanna Touma in the Music Office directly s.touma@ssc.nsw.edu.au and we will be happy to assist you.
Curricular Music
Our Curricular Music programs are alive and well. Be sure to click the buttons below for reports from each of our campuses.
Amy Richardson
Director of Music P-12