1993 School Magazine

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Ing instrumental, vocal and classroom teachers) who are to be coinmended for their valuable contribution to school life and for their strong commitment to the overall musical develop- merit of the girls' This year we have welcomed to the school Miss BTOnwen Mackenzie (Brass), Mr Darren HUIcombe (Percussion), Mr Allan MeIville (Classroom), Mrs Catherine Eyers (Classroom), Mr Barry Bobart (Saxophone), Miss Joanna Barlow (Saxophone), Mrs Christine Bryne (Cello), Miss Ellena Papas (Harp), Miss Tina Marsden (Flute) and Mr Andrew Biederman (Double Bass). On a sad note, we farewelled the following staff: Mrs Andrea Messenger (Violin), Mr Darryl Bowers (Percussion), Mr Russell Bauer (Classroom and Brass), Miss Kathy Profke (Flute), Mrs Sue Farrah-Lutz (Double Bass) and Mrs Catherine Eyers (Classroom). We wish all those who have left, the very best for their musical futures and thank them for their contribution to music-making at BGGS 1993 has seen a huge growth in the number of smaller audi- tioned chamber groups operating as permanent ensembles within the school. I see this as being a positive musical devel- opment as many girls have subsequently been able to belong to an ensemble and gain valuable performance opportunities, who might previously have been excluded due to the limited availability of places in the larger groups. The performance techniques that these girls develop are of huge benefit to the overall advancement of the music program The concert schedule for this year has also been extremely busy, with all "annual" music concerts including the Junior Concert, Prom Concert, Artists in Concert, Chamber Music Concert and the Vocal Concert producing some excellent group and solo performances which were enjoyed by large and receptive audiences in general. The inaugural BGGS Arts Week was an exciting addition to the calender of events, commencing with a wonderful music concert at Mayne Hall, University of Queensland and continuing for a week filled with special concerts, guest lecturers, drama productions, rhythmic gymnastics and art displays. The week CUIminated in the display of these activities at the annual BGGS Open Day held on October 16th.

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"Who is Ihei. e Ihat, in logical woi. ds, can expi. ess Ihe ofeci music hos on us? A k!hd of indin'cum!e why'aihomab/e speech, which leads Ms 10 the edge of the Innhite and leis Ms 101' momenis gaze mro thui. " Thomas Carlyle Mrs Painela Bumard, Co- ordinalor of Class and Choral Music INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1993 has certainly been a hectic year, but musicalIy a very challenging and rewarding time for the instrumental music program at Brisbane Girls' Grammar School. There exists at this school a wide array of wonderful musical opportunities which allow students of all musical standards the chance to participate in large orchestral and string ensembles, concert bands, jazz groups, smaller chamber groups, group and pri- vate lessons as well as the extensive performance OPPortuni- ties offered by the classroom and choral program. The bene- fits to the personal development of individual students through participation in music activities has been substantial- ed by extensive research and it is certainly my strong belief that the facilities, dynamic staffing and performance OPPortu- nines offered at BGGS play an important role in the overall academic and cultural development of ALL students at the school

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in addition 10 these events, different musical groups were privileged to be given the opportunity to work in a Masterclass/Tutorial situation with two guest artists this year; The Queensland Wind Soloists assisted Senior Concert Band with their preparation for the Queensland Festival of Music Competition and Mrs Sara POWell gave wonderful inspiration

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in terms of staffing, we have farewelled many familiar faces this year and subsequently welcomed many new ones to the school. There are currently 21 part-time music staff (includ- ,.

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