Music News | Junior School
Music is the one time when my head isn’t filled with briefs and opinions and all that is put on a shelf, and I just enjoy, or I’m thinking about the performance
– The Notorious RBG (1933 – 2020)
At the recent Junior School assembly, we were entertained by Ezekiel T (6La), who played Stokers Siding by Kerin Bailey on the saxophone. He has been learning for five years. Ezekiel plays in the Allegro Concert Band and Prestissimo Jazz. His sports of choice are rugby and basketball but he also likes mountain biking. Ezekiel says, “I particularly like how shiny my instrument is”. After the performance Ms Cross commented, “Amazing! I closed my eyes for a moment and easily imagined I was in a jazz bar”. Well done Ekekiel!


Special congratulations to Harry H (6Ta) who is currently performing in the TGS musical One Man, Two Guvnors. Deputy Head Master – Summer Hill, Mr Barr recently wrote, “I had the pleasure of attending the premiere of the Trinity Grammar School Drama Department’s production… While the twists and turns of the plot have the potential to leave an audience confused, or bemused, the quality of the performance, a hilarious pastiche of slapstick, riotous farce, gags, ad libbing, and the extraordinary dramatic ability and comedic timing of such a young ensemble made it an absolutely fabulous evening out”. I concur and highly recommend seeing this production. Make sure you say hi to Harry. He holds his own in this production and it is magnificent to see such an up and coming talent. I can’t believe he have already sustained a full gig at your age… Actually, yes I can. Congratulations Harry!

A children’s music production worth knowing about!
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox and Julie Vivas has been set to music by Australian Composer Paul Stanhope. The Sydney opera House is hosting an immersive introduction to classical music performed by the ACO, based on the book over the next two weeks for kids. The season runs from today to 16 May. The show runs from approximately 30 minutes and there is a meet the instruments session included. Many of the TGS community will recognise the name Paul Stanhope as he guides many of the TGS Composer Fellows who write music annually for the Junior School Choir. The Junior School Choir has experimented with combining books and music. In 2020, we collaborated with Emma Greenhill on Let’s make paper boats. In 2018, we premièred two works based on the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s award winning The rainbirds by David Metzenthen and Sally Rippin.
In the same tradition of the links between Australian Literature and music, seeing Stanhope’s setting of Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge played by the Australian Chamber Orchestra is highly recommended. Click here for more details.
Term 2 Week 4 Key Music Dates
Assembly performances and Events:
10 May Geoffrey Olsen (5Yo) – piano
11 May Studio Concert – Students of the Brass Teachers
17 May Allegro Concert Band
27 May Trinity Arts’ Festival – Gala Concert Combined Choir Rehearsal
2 June Gala Music Rehearsal and Concert (City Recital Hall)
7 June Studio Concert – Annette Smith’s students (Choir Room)
Term 2 Week 4 REHEARSALS
Monday
Mozart Strings (2:15 – 2:45pm) – Junior School (J1.9 and RoR)
Intermezzo Strings (3:15 – 4:00pm) – School of Music Band Room (M1.2)
Allegro Concert Band (3:15 – 4:10pm) – School of Music Orchestra Room (M1.3)
Tuesday
Junior School Choir (3:15 – 4pm) – School of Music Choir Room (M1.1 & M1GA)
Choir Advanced Ensemble (3:15 – 4pm) – School of Music Choir Room (M1.1 & M1GA)
Wednesday
Prestissimo Jazz (from 7:30am) – School of Music Orchestra Room (M1.3)
Year 1 Instrumental (11:30am – 12:30pm) – School of Music
Year 2 Instrumental (1:15 – 2:15pm) – School of Music
Year 3 Instrumental (2:15 – 3:15pm) – School of Music
Thursday
Vivaldi Strings (from 7:15am) – School of Music Band Room (M1.2)
Junior School Concert Band (from 7:30am) – School of Music Orchestra Room (M1.3)
Friday
Junior School Choir (7:30 – 8:20am) – School of Music Choir Room (M1.1 & M1GA)
Choir Advanced Ensemble (7:30 – 8:20am) – School of Music Choir Room (M1.1 & M1GA)
If you have any further inquiries for music, please contact the Music Department on 9581 6042.
Trevor Adams | Director of Junior School Music
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