Last week the College showcased our Senior Ensembles Evening. This is always a fantastic night of entertainment with our advanced musicians performing a variety of styles across an array of ensembles.
The Senior Vocal group performed a great set, including a number from the upcoming ‘Little Mermaid’ musical, and also a debut collaboration with our senior strings musicians, which was nice to hear both the voices and strings together. The concert band featured clarinettist Matthew P playing a Mozart concerto, and a debut medley of songs from The Phantom of the Opera. The Senior Strings Ensemble then took us to the movies, performing some classic film favourites alongside live footage from movies like The Incredibles and Shrek! The Saxophone Quartet then performed two superb works, followed by the Guitar Ensemble who turned up the volume with some rock’n’roll, featuring vocalist April M. The final act was the Senior Stage Band, performing jazz standards, pop songs and funk fusion.
Throughout the evening, there was also a highlight of the Japan Cherry Blossom Music Tour, with a montage of photos and interviews with Zach J, Javiera G, and Raphael M. There was also a special tribute to our graduating Yr12 musicians receiving their ‘Commitment to Ensembles’ award, celebrating their effort and participation in all College events since the Yr4 Band Program.
Well done to all performers and thank you to all those that attended.
Mr Mark
Director of Ensembles
