Music in the Senior School (Curriculum)
On Friday 22 August, our Years 9-12 elective music students enjoyed an excursion to the Sydney Opera House to watch Carmen, one of the world’s most iconic operas. For many, it was the first time experiencing opera live, and it was nothing short of spectacular. We were also thrilled to see Year 8 student Estelle Gilmovich and our very own Head of Strings, Ms Victoria Jacono, were performing in the production that evening.
Here is what some of our Year 9 students had to say about the experience:
Watching Carmen live was a much better experience than studying it in class, it was much more entertaining. The orchestra beneath the stage and the emotions of the performers really brought the opera to life.
Elaine Fang
The actor who played Don José had such a powerful voice, it was beautiful to listen to. I also enjoyed the modern twist on the costumes; they had a cool 21st-century take on it!
Chloe Liu
It was fascinating to watch. I’m genuinely amazed at how the main characters could remember all their lines.
Sylvia Hao
My highlight was hearing the iconic Habanera in Carmen, and getting to spend time with my friends in the city.
Chloe Luu
We extend our congratulations to Year 12 HSC and IB students who performed in their final Soirée before their official performances and submissions. The evening showcased the full breadth of their musical journeys, featuring solo and ensemble works that reflected years of dedication, growth, and refined performance skills.
Our Year 7 students are hard at work preparing for their upcoming Performance Assessment. Each student will perform a piece selected from the Year 7 Keyboard Booklet, showcasing their developing musical skills. We wish them all the best for their performances next week!
Year 8 students are impressing us with their imaginative compositions for the Term 3 assessment. Using a given stimulus as inspiration, they’re crafting original pieces that reflect both creativity and musical growth. The results so far have been exciting and creative!
The Year 11 students are busy preparing for their upcoming final Written Examinations and Performance Tasks. The Music 1 students have enjoyed being exposed to and aurally identifying aspects of music across Orchestral, Operatic, Film, Jazz, Rock and Choral music contexts as a part of their Music for Large Ensembles unit. The Music 2 students have been busy learning the works of composers from the Romantic Era as well as music from their Additional Topics. We are so proud of the work they have put in over the year and wish them well in their upcoming assessments.
Froukje Werlemann-Godfrey Head of Music 5-12 (Part time)
Veronica Tsang Acting Co-Head of Music 5-12
A Message from the Director of Music
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