1994 School Magazine

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all the 1994 Seniors who have given so much over the past years to the Music Program at BGGS, and wish them all the best for their futures. Hopefully they will all take some of their musical experiences and fond memories of music at BGGS into their adult lives in conclusion, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mrs Hancock for her continuing enthusiasm and support for the Music Program at BGGS, and congratu- late each and every member of the Music Staff for their dedica- lion and hard work throughout the year, as well as each and every girl who has par- ticipated in lessons and ensembles at Brisbane Girls' Granunar School Viva musica! BRONWYN MYERS co-ORDiNATOR OFiNSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

instrumentalists made the evening a musical one to remember Term 4 was its usual non-stop musical challenge! With School Day, and a brilliant performance by all the instrumental and Choral groups, this was a fine musical showcase of the

dedication and talent of the studentatBGGS. ^ The Festival of Music held in October ^

chance to perform and with other compete schools. Congratula- tions to all the orches- tras and bands who performed so well in their various sections at the Festival this year The Carols Service,

organised this year by Emily Cox, was a spe- cial event. With its at- inOSpheric environ- merit, St John's Cathe- dral resounded with the beauteous sounds of all the choirs

Speech Day provided a final chance in 1994, for the Choirs, Orchestra and Band members to celebrate in sound. We thank

VOCAL MUSIC

chant. By returning Grammar choristers to their roots, by in- citing their powerful life-am rining cries, Ms Hopkins was able to get the choir to produce the 'ethereal' sounds of her two Kyries in addition to Satah Hopkins' workshop, Term One her- alded the 100 Voices concert on March 6 at the Suncorp Piazza, to commemorate a century since the first Australian women (from South Australia) were awarded the suffrage. This was an important event on the BGGS choral calendar, but also a remarkable experience for the students involved. The Grammar Singers performed "Woman's Song", by celebrated Australian composer Moya Henderson, with lyrics written by Grammar students, NISOn Meeking, F10na Claus and Philippa West. This powerful performance was 'female' in every respect, written - WILFRED MELLORS

rue to these words, par-

"IN A HEALTHY SOCIETY, ALL MEN SHOULD BE ARTISTS To SOME EXTENT AND IN SOME WAY, IN PROPORTION To THEIR CAPACITY To LIVE CREATIVELY.

ticipants in the Girls' Grammar Vocal Mu- siC Program have found their creative

'voice', and in 1994 they have made sure it has been heard. The unique contribution that a singer brings to a choir or vocal ensemble, is no less than the timbrel qualities and sounds of her own voice. had these voices, raised in song, have made 1994 a choral success, to emulate the success of previous years' The highlight of the choral program this year was the brief, but highly stimulating presence of Australian composer Satah Hopkins. Ms Hopkins joined us for the Grammar Singers' preparation of her composition, "Two Kyries from the Winds of Heaven" which was performed at the Australian Voices concert on May 7. This preparation involved weekly workshops with Sarah, who shared the magic of harmonic overtone singing and

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