Students making their mark out of sight in ‘the pit’ this week
Congratulations to the students who played in the orchestra pit at the Karralyka Theatre alongside staff performers and guest pit players, for the School production of The Drowsy Chaperone. Students Elisha, Avie, Amy, Toby and Daniel played over four action-packed performances, learning about the challenges and enjoyment of pit playing, and we were also delighted to welcome back alumna, Isaac Hong who joined them playing clarinet, bass clarinet and the tenor saxophone in the pit.
Licentiate Diploma
Congratulations to Year 11 student Bohan Liang on the awarding of his Licentiate Diploma. On Sunday 23 March, the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) held their Conferring of Diplomas Ceremony at the Hawthorn Arts Centre. We are thrilled that Bohan joined the Diploma recipients on stage, as he received his Licentiate in Music, Australia (LMusA) Diploma from Professor Emeritus Ian Holtham, Chair of the AMEB. Bohan is the holder of a Music Scholarship at Tintern and is studying VCE Music. He completed his Diploma performance on Violin. Congratulations, Bohan!
Music students kickstart the year with a bang!
On Friday 21 February, Tintern Grammar’s music students participated in the Kickstart Music Rehearsal Day. Rehearsals were held throughout the day for a range of choirs, bands and orchestras. After school, the Friends of Music provided a delicious afternoon tea for all students to enjoy.
While The Drowsy Chaperone Band rehearsed before opening night, the music leaders held an array of fun and engaging activities. The students had a great time in music trivia, with questions on music theory, popular singers, and song titles. This was followed by a competition to choreograph the best group dance to the chorus of the pop song APT by Bruno Mars and Rosé. The competition was judged on originality, enthusiasm, and entertainment, with bonus points given if they sang. Students were then quizzed about their music leaders in a Kahoot, with a few teachers deciding to test their knowledge too. The activities ended with the human knot game, where the students divided into groups, trying to untangle themselves before the other groups. The winners of each activity received a prize, which many winners decided to share with the other students.
Many parents came to watch the Staff Music Concert after dinner, which was hosted by the music leaders. Between each item was a short interview of our music staff, allowing students to find out interesting facts about their teachers. Highlights of the night included the Music Percussion Ensemble playing Rock Trap using body percussion, a violin and harp duet of Méditation from Thaïs by Jules Massenet, and a piano quartet, with our four piano teachers playing a rendition of Hall of the Mountain King accompanied by an emoji video! The concert was inspiring to the music students, seeing their teachers perform on the instruments they love. Overall, the Kickstart event was a wonderful experience, and we look forward to the next Music Camp in July to see what fun it brings.
Sashenka Fernando
Co-Choral Captain 2025
VCE Music students take in Top Class Concerts
On Wednesday 19 March, the VCE Music Class joined throngs of VCE students from around Victoria to enjoy two concerts at the Melbourne Recital Centre performed by A+ graded students from 2024. Alongside the amazing performances, the VCAA Season of Excellence concerts also provide commentary from the Chief Assessor of the Music subjects, giving valuable insights into which particular features of the performers’ offerings left a lasting impression on the examiners last term.
World music group WALA
At Tintern Grammar on Wednesday 5 March we were afforded the opportunity to listen to an African music group Wala (meaning life) as part of the World Music Unit. This drumming incursion allowed Years 7 and 8 students to participate in listening to the African drumming concert. As well as participating in various opportunities such as dancing, learning about the instruments and the history of African music, students got the opportunity to play the instruments. While everyone got to hear and participate in the concert, Year 8 students who are studying music class this semester, were also able to take part in a workshop involving the four members of the Wala group. This included learning drums and rhythm, as well as encouraging dancing and joyfulness overall.
Students thoroughly enjoyed participating and listening to the group play their instruments and share information about their culture.
Charlotte Warrington-Dargie 8B
