Music at De La Salle

It’s very satisfying as a music teacher when you hear your students arguing over minims and quavers or which player bought the latest accessory for their instrument. You think to yourself “my job here is done!” When students are taking “selfies” with James Morrison at Hamer Hall during rehearsals for the inspiring ACCent combined schools concert in September, or simply staring at him in awe, you know they are immersed in the world of music. Simply put, they have found their tribe. The many experiences and performance opportunities at De La Salle are only possible when our musicians turn up to early morning rehearsals, lunch times, and after school to develop their skills and polish up the latest repertoire. In these rehearsals, witnessing the bond between the saxophone section or the guitarists, for example, is amazing to watch. Even more so is the bond in Choir across all age groups, from Year 4 up to Year 12. Music Tour this year was based in Neerim in Gippsland. Sixty students demonstrated what they love about music to appreciative primary school students, even inspiring a conga line and some spectacular singing. The art of giving back was also demonstrated in the Year 10 Event Management class through their Zodiac gig where the bands raised money for the Cancer Council. The generosity of Music students at De La Salle College constantly amazes me. When a beginning player has their first day in an ensemble, an older musician will automatically take them under their wing to make sure they are ok and feel welcome. Our students also know that every gig ends in a pack up and just start helping without being asked. That’s the sign of a true musician! So congratulations goes to all the musicians who have performed in Choir, Concert Band, Intermediate Band, Guitar Ensemble, Stage Band, Flute and Saxophone Ensembles, our new Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble, Rock Bands and soloists. Ms Cindy Frost Director of Music