Music “If music be the food of love, play on.”

The School has been kept to a toe-tapping beat this Semester. Our talented Musicians bring an enjoyable ambience at events which is appreciated by the Loreto Toorak community.

The Choral Concert in Winifred Square featured performances from all our choirs. As the sun set, the stage lights shone on the red velvet curtains at the rear of the stage, creating a magical showcase of our high-quality choral groups.

We were treated to an exceptional evening of Chamber Music in the Chapel of Christ the King. This opportunity highlighted the rich diversity of instrumental offerings at Loreto Toorak and a unique setting for the students to perform within their instrumental families.

The Oak Parlour Recital performance tradition continued with the Term 1 Recital featuring performances from students auditioning for our Showcase Concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre. Our second Oak Parlour Recital was held recently, to a packed audience.

Rathfarnham Recitals saw over 90 students performing in March. These recitals give our younger musicians the opportunity to perform to their parents, peers, and teachers; they play an important role in developing students’ performance awareness and experience.

Our Rathfarnham instrumental programs gave students an introduction to instruments from the brass, woodwind and strings families. In Term 1 students are taught the basic skills of instrumental playing. Ensemble rehearsals in Term 2 allow the students to experience the joy and fun of playing in a group. These programs aim to foster a love of music through instrumental practice and performance, with many students continuing their instrument through to Year 12.

We look forward to all that is to come in Semester 2.