MUSIC

Camerata Orchestra and Intermediate Jazz Band visited Dowerin to perform at the Dowerin Field Day.

Concerto Concert

The Music Department’s formal event for the year. The 10 Year 12 Soloists performed with such grace and professionalism in the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre. Accompanied by our own Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Soul Band and Concert Band, it was an incredible evening showcasing St Hilda’s Music. MUSIC

St Hilda’s has an outstanding music program with a vast array of ensembles and great performance opportunities both within the school and externally to the wider community.

There was no rest for the Music Department in Semester 2, as a vast majority of their major events occurred. Although a busy time, these events gave our students the opportunity to shine, build their performance experience and develop confidence.

Guitar Workshop

Guitar Ensemble performed at Duncraig SHS as part of the WA Classical Guitar Festival and received some excellent feedback and encouragement for their performance. They also were invited to perform at a workshop with Christ Church Grammar School and Annebella Tan and Cordette Keating from Year 7 participated in a masterclass with Dr Jonathon Fitzgerald. Senior School Music Festival

On Sunday 23 October, the annual St Hilda’s Music Festival provided the opportunity for all senior school musicians to perform for an expert adjudicator and receive feedback on their performance. There were 120 entries in a variety of categories including; brass, woodwind, strings, vocals, ensembles and more. It was fantastic to see a large number of younger students taking part and performing solo in a formal setting. Although the main goal of the festival is to encourage participation for the purpose of personal improvement, there were winners awarded for each category.

Overall winner: Tie between Audrey

Clynk (drums) and Jenny Yuan (cello)

Strings: Jenny Yuan Woodwind: Isabella Sanchez Brass: Isabella Thompson Contemporary Voice: Sasha Browne Classical Voice: Kaira Van Het Kaar Musical Theatre: Genevieve Gan Piano: Erica Ho Percussion: Audrey Clynk Own Composition: Sofia Martinez Sanchez & Tara Amri Guitar: Scarlett Whyte Ensemble: Flipping Chairs Band comprising of; Velvet Valentino, Olivia Rock, Amisha Vijayasekaran, Audrey Clynk, Bove Elks, Polly Cann and Georgia Bird

Music Week Assembly

A fantastic morning showcasing all things music at St Hilda’s. A special highlight was the Junior School String Stars Orchestra coming up to the Senior School and giving their first ever performance to an audience.

We were also honoured to welcome Perth’s leading Jazz Vocalist, Libby Hammer to speak to the girls and take part in a Q&A with Yasi, our Year 12 Music Prefect. When asked about advice she’d give to students wanting to pursue music, Libby had two main points:

1. Never give up and keep persevering.

2. Take every opportunity even if you aren’t 100% ready. Would you rather have given something a go and it not being perfect, or sit at home wishing you’d given it a shot? The inaugural Chidley Performance Festival saw over 130 students perform for their peers on their chosen instrument. Ranging from drums to vocals, piano to violin and more, the students did a fantastic job at showcasing their musical skills.

For each performance, students received house points. Congratulations to Blackwood House who were the winners of the first Chidley Performance Festival!

WA Schools’ Jazz Festival at WAAPA

Featuring Jazz Combo, Saintly Jazz and Intermediate Jazz Band

Our St Hilda’s Hanabi Taiko Drumming group were honoured to feature in many prominent performances including the Perth Royal Show and Telethon. They featured on TV as part of Channel 7 Telethon Sunrise Programme which was broadcast live from RAC Arena. The 30 drummers from Years 4-7 performed with rhythmic precision and gusto. An exciting opportunity for the girls!

The students also had the opportunity to perform at the Perth Royal Show and Jacardana Festival in Applecross. Mojo’s Rock Event

A fun and enjoyable afternoon showcasing the cocurricular rock program at Mojo’s Bar in North Fremantle.

TAIKO DRUMMING