LORETO TOORAK
Celebration of Music
Concerts, JazzLab and more All year, music has heralded the easing of COVID-19 restrictions On Tuesday 16 March students involved in Stage Band, Vocal Ensemble, Voice Lessons, and Loreto Unplugged took part in the JazzLab@Crescent concert. Unfortunately, this annual event had to be moved back to Loreto Toorak from the Jazz Club due to COVID limitations, but owing to the amazing work of Judy Reid and the Engagement Team, the room was transformed with a perfect Jazz Club feel. Students performed Jazz and original contemporary compositions with the backing of our amazing Stage Band and small jazz combos. This event saw students working with some of Melbourne’s best professional Jazz musicians such as Nina Ferro, Claire Cross, Catherine Wood, and Sonja Horbelt. A huge congratulations to all performers and the team putting this event together. We look forward to a return to JazzLab in 2022 but thank all involved in putting on this concert. On Sunday 28 March, eight Loreto Toorak ensembles and soloist performances took place at the Family Picnic held in the school grounds. The event was a way for parents to come together as a community and listen to some great music at the same time. Students performed exceptionally and the weather really turned on the charm for this delightful two hours. Original Compositions from Amelia Pastore were a real hit along with Stage Band, Vocal Ensemble, Wind Quintet, Clarinet, Percussion and Flute Ensemble. We were even more fortunate to witness the first ever performance of Acquire. Thank you to the students and staff who were involved in this event and gave up part of their weekend to share the joy of music performance. On Tuesday 30 March, students in Senior Choir, Year 7 and 8 Choir, Vocal Ensemble and Acquire, took part in the 2021 Choral Concert held in Winifred Square. This evening was a very pleasant concert to attend with wonderful acoustics for our choirs to shine. Performing a wide range of repertoire and styles, it was a very enjoyable concert shared with our Loreto Toorak Parents and Community who were fortunate to join us. Congratulations to all the students who performed so beautifully. On Monday 4 May, a full audience in the Crescent Theatre was treated to a range of wonderful performances from our Rathfarnham Ensembles. Congratulations to our String Spinners, Muirhead Strings, Lua Byrne Young Voices, Mary Ward Singers, Toni Matha Wind Band, Percussionistas, Rathfarnham Recorders, Rathfarnham Chamber Ensemble, and Rathfarnham Guitar Ensemble for your fine performances. A most heartfelt thanks must also be extended to the exceptional team of music educators who work with these ensembles each week as conductors, accompanists, and tutors.
MR DAVID GEORGE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
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