MADELEINE RETTER

Madeleine Retter, Coordinator of Strings for Canberra Grammar School’s Music Department, is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the learning of all Kindergarten to Year 12 students who choose to learn a string instrument or participate in a string ensemble.

“I’m most passionate about creating a space for any child who wants to learn music through playing a string instrument at CGS, for that student to build music and life skills and take away something special and valuable from the experience.

Music is about connection. At its core, whether you are experiencing music, creating music, or learning about music, you are making connections. When we see people come together for music at CGS, whether it’s students or families, you know that’s already one shared experience everyone has in common. Community connection is an integral value to CGS, so when we see and experience it so vividly through music reflects who we are.”