This week, our Year 4 students performed as a mega concert band for their parents, families, and Year 3 students. This is the tenth year of the College running their Year 4 Band Program, which provides every student in the grade the opportunity to learn a Concert Band instrument under the direction of professional musicians.
The concert showcased the students’ progress throughout the year, and they all performed very well. The students performed a collection of repertoire ranging from traditional tunes, some rock ‘n’ roll with a tribute to the band Queen, as well as group solos from each section of the band. Some students also performed some improvised jazz solos in one of their favourite songs’ Hard Rock Blues’.
Thank you to all the parents of Year 4 students for encouraging their students to practice throughout the year. Learning a new instrument is like learning a new language, and requires lots of dedication, patience, time and focus. We are excited to see some of the students continue playing their instruments next year in our Junior Concert Band.
A special congratulations also to Leo V. and Evana M. for their spectacular answers during the student interview section of the concert.
Thank you also to all the College staff, and Year 4 teachers that support and assist the Year 4 Band Program throughout the year.
Mr Byron Mark
Director of Ensembles - Creative Arts