2008 School Magazine

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The music programme kicked-off 2008 in the inspiring Creative Learning Centre. The specialised rehearsal rooms and individual practice rooms have provided new motivation for students, We have been spoilt by access to new technology and new instruments as well as the myriad little things that help our musical learning.

Music camp was a great success with our Musos '08 rearing and ready for a new year. it was an intense extended weekend filled with music, music, and more music, along with some music on the side! The atmosphere was charged with the energy of the staff and girls, whose combined efforts created an amazing taste of what was to follow in the year ahead. During the year we had the opportunity to work with students from other schools as well as professional musicians' We experienced open workshops with professional opera singer, Ms Lisa Gasteen, and the world renowned Grainger Quartet. These workshops provided incredible opportunities for the students Leigh MCQuade (12R), Ekta Paw (12G) and Felicity Martin (120); and the chamber group to broaden their musical horizons. We were also of Hannah Cameron (12B), Lucinda Barry (120), privileged to have the opportunity to experience the unique music of The Australian Voices, conducted Kelsey Giarola (12G) and Felicity Martin (120). by Mr Stephen Leek, who performed at the However, as always, the highlights of the year 'Homemade' choral concert. Grammar girls combined were the major concerts-the St Stephens Cathedral with students from other schools in a series of events Concert and the Gala Concert. Both concerts including a jazz concert with Brisbane Grammar showcased the skills and talents of those involved in School, a band concert with Brisbane Boys College the music programme. Performed in the ethereal and the Strings Festivals with a number of other setting of St Stephens Cathedral, the music created schools. The students thoroughly enjoyed was a fitting dedication to the surroundings with a collaborating with like-minded musicians to perform rousing rendition of Hallelujah and the Chamber music of a high calibre. Orchestra's moving performance of the challenging We also applaud all those who performed and tried Albinoni Adagio. Likewise, the annual Gala Concert their best in the instrumental and vocal competitions in City Hall-the largest musical event of the year- this year. The high level of competition from all students proved to be another success. Themed All You Need could not have been achieved without everyone's hard is Love, students performed music celebrating all forms of love to an enthralled audience. From Bach work and dedication. While all musicians performed exceptionally well, congratulations should go to the to Moulin Rouge and West Side Story, there was winners of each section: Debbie Lee (9E), Am anda Wu something to love for all. 01R), 01ivia Graham 00B), Agries Leung (10E), Hannah Cameron (12B), Mhajrjanne MacLeod (9H), . is year CoU 10 ave een as success p as j w^s Rita Hsu (10L), and AnnabelHood (12G). Wit Outj e e ica ion an ^uppor o a invove in Congratulations must also go to the chamber groups P 9 y who won the instrumental and vocal Gillies Chamber music S a Or eir men ors ip an gui a ce, e . . - ' Music Prizes: the quartet of Harriet Straker (12M), StU .en S 01 eir con inuous en usiasp an ove o \. . q. *"' ""* "' "* * ' y * <^\,*,* - a^., . * . * " *'+**.,:;* ; - \, . *. 3:4^4^' 77^^"'817^;^6! MCI$76' 64^^^,\11^'4^1:31' \\. '\, \\' t , \ .' ., " ""^ :";\':' ', \" " ,' ;\' \" ,'\-*'. '\ ;..\\-'*:'..'\ ,\

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