Music has the power to inspire, heal, and bring people together and this has certainly been witnessed through OLMC’s Instrumental Music Department throughout Term 1.
The year commenced with students, new and old, commencing lessons with their inspiring teachers. Music lessons are an exciting step for any aspiring musician and judging from the smiles of students as they leave their lesson each week, this is true at OLMC. Walking down the Roma corridor you can feel the energy and hear the progress made by students each week.
Music Ensembles are another area of Instrumental Music where many students can get involved. These ensemble members participated in a Music Camp Experience at school. Attending a music camp is a wonderful way for students to enhance their musical abilities while connecting with like-minded peers. This experience offered all in attendance a vibrant atmosphere where they could immerse themselves in intensive training, workshops, and group performances under the guidance of their experienced tutors. Apart from improving their musical and technical skills, the students also worked on the skills of collaboration, perseverance and discipline. The focus for ensembles on this day was the music from Hairspray.
The pinnacle of the term was performing in a sold-out concert in our Mercedes Hogan Theatre. Hairspray in Concert. The evening showcased the hard work and dedication of every student and the atmosphere was electric for both performers and the audience. It was wonderful to see special Year 12 ensembles come together for the night, showcasing their growth in courage and dedication. A special shout out to our performing arts leaders Magdalen G (12 A4) and Chloe F (12 M2) for running fun and engaging senior rehearsals. The night was a great success and we would like to congratulate every student, especially our Year 7s, who performed on the night.
We look forward to continuing the busyness in Term 2 when we return from holidays with many opportunities for students to refine their skills through lessons and performances. The journey of music is a rewarding and enriching one and we welcome any students who would like to join us in Term 2 as we continue to bring joy to ourselves and others.
Jo-Anne Mileto
Instrumental Music Coordinator
