Term 1 has seen an exciting start to music at the College. Some examples of this include:

• Preparations are in place to have live music being performed at assemblies, including featured performances; the school song  and national anthem being performed by student musicians – LIVE!
• The Concert Band has been reinvigorated by Mrs. Baxter and has many new members from beginners to more experienced musicians. The are looking forward to their first assembly performance later this year, performing an Australian piece by composer Brian West
• Instrumental lessons started with excitement and enthusiasm with students learning piano, voice, brass, woodwind, percussion and guitar with Mr. Dore, Mrs. Baxter and Mr. Thacker
• A new ensemble is in our midst with students learning the guitar, preparing to start the newly created Guitar Ensemble performing classics from AC DC, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Cold Play
• Our Contemporary Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Mrs. Baxter performed at the opening service
• Students performing for their peers during classroom music lessons

Even though many events have been postponed or cancelled at the moment, students are still practising and preparing at home for the days in the future when we can continue to take music at OLSCC to new heights.

I am excited to be a part of the team at OLSCC and look forward to an exciting year of music making.

Neill Thacker

Middle Leader of Arts and Culture