{"id":14218,"date":"2024-12-05T11:33:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T00:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&p=14218"},"modified":"2024-12-05T15:23:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T04:23:58","slug":"director-of-music-17","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/director-of-music-17\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As another calendar year draws to its gentle close \u2013 the whole world takes time to lull in its rhythms a little, and reflect and offer gratitude wherever due. I believe this practice to be one of the most important and grounding aspects of what it means to be human.  And even better is when we can use music as the vehicle by which we reflect and offer thanksgiving; as we still our hearts and minds, and fix our gaze on all that is good and right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would like to thank our College Principal Paulina Skerman for her unwavering support and firm belief in the importance of Music education for children. I also offer my profuse thanks to my colleagues; the dedicated Music Educators who have worked tirelessly and collaboratively to build the vision this year. We are immeasurably thankful to Suzanna Touma and our administrative supporters, as well as the IT and Property teams who have been so generous of spirit in their efforts behind the scenes at every musical occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our three Thanksgiving Masses were fitting and memorable occasions to pause and reflect gratefully. Our exceptional Del Monte String players were capably guided by Mrs Pensini and the full-voiced P-4 singing was nurtured by Mrs Knight. Joy and thanksgiving were indeed the order of the day! Gioia House marked their journey with sung benedictions for each other, and our Chamber Choir led their senior school peers in Mass with great poise and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our beloved annual Advent Carols on Monday evening was bigger than ever, featuring over 200 performers across P-11, our Community Choir and not to mention a rousing effort from the gallery!  (Thank you congregation!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our closing item at Advent \u2013 All is Well<\/em>\u2019 \u2013 was chosen to reflect our collective prayer for you and your family, as you head into the summer and festive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May your souls be nourished and resources replenished ahead of a beautiful year to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amy RIchardson<\/strong>
Director of Music P-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director’s Honour Roll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We congratulate students for their efforts in private tuition and instrumental learning this year, and commend those who chose to mark their progress through successful participation in external examinations and eisteddfod with results of credit or above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Name<\/strong><\/td>School<\/strong><\/td>Achievement<\/strong><\/td>Result<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Romee Lee<\/strong><\/td>Year 4<\/td>AMEB Grade 5 Trombone Examination<\/td>Pass with High Distinction<\/td><\/tr>
Arianthe Vrastaminos<\/strong><\/td>Year 5<\/td>AMEB Grade 1 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Esther Chiew<\/strong><\/td>Year 5<\/td>AMEB Grade 1 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Honours<\/td><\/tr>
Esther Chiew<\/strong><\/td>Year 5<\/td>AMEB Grade 2 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Olivia Wang<\/strong><\/td>Year 6<\/td>AMEB Grade 1 Viola Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Lavina Yam<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Year 8<\/td>AMEB Grade 5 Cello Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Chelsey Fa<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>AMEB Grade 2 Musicianship Examination<\/td>Pass with Honours<\/td><\/tr>
Estelle Gilmovich<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>AMEB A-Mus-A Viola Examination<\/td>Pass with Award<\/td><\/tr>
Estelle Gilmovich<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>AMEB Grade 1 Double Bass Examination<\/td>Pass with High Distinction<\/td><\/tr>
Estelle Gilmovich<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>AMEB Grade 5 Musicianship Examination<\/td>Pass with High Distinction<\/td><\/tr>
Audrey Khoury<\/strong><\/td>Year 6<\/td>AMEB Preliminary Grade Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Honours<\/td><\/tr>
Grace Mackey<\/strong><\/td>Year 5<\/td>AMEB Grade 2 Cello Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Naishe Mafunda<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>AMEB Preliminary Grade Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Honours<\/td><\/tr>
Bianca Marchetta<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>AMEB Preliminary Grade Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Cary Yeung<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Year 11<\/td>AMEB Grade 2 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Dalena Nguyen<\/strong><\/td>Year 5<\/td>AMEB Preliminary Grade Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with High Distinction<\/td><\/tr>
Dalena Nguyen<\/strong><\/td>Year 5<\/td>AMEB Grade 1 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Honours<\/td><\/tr>
Dalena Nguyen<\/strong><\/td>Year 5<\/td>AMEB Grade 2 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Daphne Nguyen<\/strong><\/td>Year 4<\/td>AMEB Preliminary Grade Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Honours<\/td><\/tr>
Daphne Nguyen<\/strong><\/td>Year 4<\/td>AMEB Grade 1 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Dominique Portelli<\/strong><\/td>Year 5<\/td>AMEB Grade 1 Viola Examination<\/td>Pass with Honours<\/td><\/tr>
Jessica Princi<\/strong><\/td>Year 4<\/td>AMEB Grade 1 Double Bass Examination<\/td>Pass with Honours<\/td><\/tr>
Mulan Deng<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>AMEB Grade 5 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass<\/td><\/tr>
Tatijana Sesar<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>AMEB Grade 2 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Natalie Sun<\/strong><\/td>Year 3<\/td>AMEB Grade 5 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with High Distinction<\/td><\/tr>
Natalie Sun<\/strong><\/td>Year 3<\/td>AMEB Grade 1 Musicianship Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Agnes Tam<\/strong><\/td>Year 6<\/td>AMEB Grade 3 Violin Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Louise Thill<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>AMEB Grade 2 Double Bass Examination<\/td>Pass with Credit<\/td><\/tr>
Abigail Yang<\/strong><\/td>Year 8<\/td>AMEB A-Mus-A Viola Examination<\/td>Pass with Award<\/td><\/tr>
Ilia Kim<\/strong><\/td>Year 8<\/td>AMEB C-Mus-A Viola Examination<\/td>Pass with High Distinction<\/td><\/tr>
Isabella Yang<\/strong><\/td>Year 12<\/td>AMEB L-Mus-A Cello Examination<\/td>Pass with Award<\/td><\/tr>
Mia Li<\/strong><\/td>Year 4<\/td>St George Eisteddfod Violin <\/td>Highly Commended & 2nd prize<\/td><\/tr>
Cynthia Li<\/strong><\/td>Year 7<\/td>St George Eisteddfod <\/td>High Commended<\/td><\/tr>
Abigail Yang<\/strong><\/td>Year 8<\/td>St George Eisteddfod<\/td>1st Prize<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We commend our students for their commitment and dedication in furthering their music expertise and skills through their involvement in a number of external Masterclasses, Workshops and for some, successful auditions for National Music Programs. These are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n