Music across the School Music is truly an international language; it is an art form which can be enjoyed throughout an entire lifetime.
He holds leadership roles within the Symphony Orchestra and Senior Strings. James is a fine singer and is also a member of the School Choir.
Our 2021 Co-Captains of Music have already gained a wealth of musical experience, and I know that they will continue to make and enjoy music throughout their lives.
Kai has undertaken eight years of oboe study with Anne Gilby, and he is a leader in both the Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. He enjoys chamber music and is a senior member of the Awesome Oboes and the Woodwind Trio. Kai is also an accomplished pianist, formerly studying with Maureen Mahon, and currently with Chiah Quah.
James Greenwood and Kai Wong are outstanding ambassadors for Music at Trinity and in the wider community. James has studied the violin for 12 years and is currently under the tutelage of Moirsheen Kelly-Keesing.
These two fine young men have strong interpersonal and
Trintones at Jazz at the Courthouse: Charlie Shaw, Lachlan Morrison, Daniel Marcou, Andrew Zhang and Harry Johnson
Michelle Stanic conducts the Symphony Orchestra at the Gala Concert
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time management skills, they understand the art of negotiation, the influence and impact their behaviour has on peers and younger students, and the wider benefits of engaging in music making. Below are two excerpts from their Gala Concert speeches to the wider community with reflections on ‘togetherness’ and ‘rising to the challenge’. Michelle Stanic Director of Music
James Greenwood 2021 Co-Captain of Music ‘So, what is togetherness in music? Some may believe that togetherness in music is simply staying in time or with your respective orchestra, band, or choir in those hard pieces which we all at one point or another have struggled with. However, coming together to play music as a group or ensemble, whether small or large, requires more than just that. Togetherness in music is about community. Although playing together and experiencing what
