Music in the Senior School (Curriculum)
Farewell to Year 12 Music Students
A heartfelt congratulations to our Year 12 music students who have officially completed their courses. HSC Music students have completed their aural and musicology examination paper, while IB Music students have successfully submitted all their final portfolios to the IB. Special recognition goes to Minori Yoshimura, who studied both Music 2 and Music Extension and has been nominated for Encore, a prestigious showcase of outstanding HSC music performances held annually at the Sydney Opera House. We wish Minori every success as she awaits final selection, and celebrate the dedication and artistry she has shown throughout her music journey. May music continue to inspire and guide them in all their future endeavours.
Our Year 11 students are now stepping into the Year 12 HSC course with enthusiasm. They’ve begun selecting performance repertoire and are diving into the mandatory topic, Music of the Last 25 Years, with an Australian focus. This marks an exciting transition as they begin shaping their own musical narratives.
Whilst our Years 8, 9 and 10 are currently revising and preparing for their aural examinations during the assessment block, Year 7 students are presenting research projects on ‘Music of a Culture’ analysing traditional folk songs of their choice. This unit promotes diversity and encourages appreciation for the rich tapestry of musical traditions across the globe, fostering international-mindedness by helping students recognise the value of cultural exchange, global perspectives and the shared human experience expressed through music.
Boulevarde ’27 Hits a High Note
A huge congratulations to our Year 10 rock band, ‘Boulevarde ’27 whose debut single ‘Fly’, premiered at Fra Angelico last year, has been shortlisted for the Australian Songwriting Contest 2025, hosted by the Australian Songwriters Association. This prestigious competition is open to all ages nationwide, making their recognition even more remarkable. Finalists will be announced at the end of October, and we wish the band every success as they continue to soar.
What a wonderful way to begin Term 4, celebrating diversity, creativity, and the rising talent in our Santa music community.
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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