OUR MUSO MAESTROS MAKE THEIR MARK

from APC Newsletter June 2023

by albertparkcollege

RACHAEL PONDERS THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION

APC is incredibly lucky to have so many talented professional musicians on its teaching staff.

And when they’re not teaching, they’re hitting the stage on local, national and international tours.

Here’s a glimpse into what’s coming up in the professional world of our busy music maestros.

Hannah Cameron

Having recently released her stunning single ‘Take The Blame’, APC veteran Hannah Cameron is soon to release her second album.

Hannah also works as a session musician and supreme backing vocalist, having recently joined Missy Higgins on her national tour, sharing the stage with Paul Kelly and Vika & Linda Bull. Hannah also played on The Paper Kites’ upcoming record and will be touring with them overseas later this year.

The next single from her album will be released in two weeks.

Matt Dixon

Another APC veteran, guitarist and pedal steel player Matt Dixon, can be heard on most Melbourne records. Working as a session musician and performer, he’s recently toured with Jim Lauderdale, and will be joining The Paper Kites on their North American tour this July, playing parts he recorded with them for their new album.

Matt also recently released his own album, ‘On Olympic’, a lush instrumental soundscape that speaks to time and place.

Matt also plays in bands with most APC staff, like Emilee South, Hannah Cameron, Holly Thomas and Liam McGorry.

Liam Mcgorry

Trumpet player, producer and multiinstrumentalist Liam McGorry joined APC this year. He plays with and produces many artists such as Dorsal Fins, Ella Thomson and Adrian Eagle, as well as releasing music with his own dream-funk project, Ex Olympian.

Liam just played a huge show with Jen Cloher, and is soon to join Australian icons, You Am I, on their national tour.

Emilee South

Emilee South, in her fifth year at APC, fronts a post-punk rock band, with Matt Dixon on lead guitar. The first single from their debut album will be out in September.

Emilee also plays bass in garage-punk band The Hot Blood, and with Mimi Gilbert, Loni Rae Thomson and other local bands.

Croatia and Portugal, just to name a few.

Sophia will be adding luscious violin to Eggy’s mesmerising live set as well as electric guitar and synth.

Sophia also tears it up with her own band, Sledgehammer, who have a new album in the works, as well as playing lead guitar and singing with garagerock icons Bad Bangs.

Holly Thomas

Holly Thomas, one of our wonderful drum teachers, plays and tours with many Melbourne bands, including Quivers, Baby Velvet, Georgia Knight, Kat Edwards and Husky to name a few. Holly is currently about to embark on two east coast tours with both Quivers and Husky.

Holly worked on the creative team for ABC TV show ‘Turn Up The Volume’, as well as making an appearance on following the release of her 2018 debut album. She draws inspiration from her all-time favourite musicians including Regina Spektor and Matt Corby.

She has worked and played with a number of local and international artists.

Steph will be joining local singersongwriter Rachael Comte for her anticipated album launch ‘Tell Me Mother’ on July 2.

Jonathan Brown

New to APC, Jonathan Brown has taken on the role of bass/guitar teacher with a focus on versatility, variety and strong fundamental foundation of the instrument and theory.

You can join the fan club, and get a Rottweiler Tee or a fan club membership card from colleague Fiona Wright (who has kindly bought a stash to share with APC staff and students!).

Sophia Lubzcenko

Sophia Lubczenko will soon be joining surrealist-experimental pop band Eggy on their southern European tour, playing at festivals in Italy, Spain, screen, which also featured APC’s own, ‘Mansplainers’.

Stephanie Mascetta

Steph Mascetta is a beloved voice and ensemble teacher at APC. Her passion lies in building rapport with students and working with them to cultivate their musical identity.

Steph is a singer-songwriter who is in the process of writing new music

Jonathan is an active musician in the Melbourne music scene and draws from his experience to create awareness of his students' role in music with an emphasis on time, rhythm, sound and dynamics to help create a cohesive and collaborative band sound.

With 'Local Legends' as the theme for this year's annual APC concert on July 27-28, Jonathan is excited to work with both the Senior Jazz Ensemble and bring a collaborative performance of the Junior Contemporary Band and Asha Fonteyne’s String Ensemble to life!

Apc Community

Proud Families Gather For Da Vinci Exhibition

A big crowd of proud and curious parents and family members came to the Bay St campus last week to help make the Da Vinci Exhibition a big success.

The Da Vinci curriculum asks students for a creative response to an important environmental issue, and our students put heart and soul into their work.