Together in Music
Music ensemble and class opportunities for CGGS students from Prep – Year 12, non-CGGS students and adult community membersTogether in Music
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Creating pathways to achieve through music
Mission Statement
The Music Academy at Canberra Girls Grammar School aims to provide a broad and innovative range of music making opportunities for all students and members of the wider community.
Welcome to the Music Academy at Canberra Girls Grammar School
Information for CGGS Students
Information for non-CGGS Students
and Community Members
Music Academy Goals
To promote access to quality music education for all CGGS students and members of the community
To advocate for a quality music education for all
To scaffold the learning for each indvidual within The Music Academy program
To build a caring, inclusive and nurturing music community
To strengthen the opportunities and possibilities offered by The Music Academy through the development of strategic partnerships
To provide the highest calibre staff to deliver a broad, innovative and high quality range of musical experiences
To develop musicians who are independent, reflective and life-long learners
Academy Overview
2018 Music Academy Schedule
Monday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland String Orchestra | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin & Mrs Lim Hur | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Clarinet Ensemble | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC3 | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Sapphire Concert Band | Mrs Natalie Guile & Mr Viv Martin | Senior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Theory | Mrs Charlene Brighenti | MC2 | 7.55am – 8.40am |
| Early Childhood Class | Mrs Sara David | Junior Primary Music Room | 9.15am – 10.00am |
| Wind Quintet | Mr Stephen Rabe | Recital Room | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Strike! Handbells | Mrs Natalie Guile & Mrs Lim Hur | MC6 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Kavanagh String Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | Junior School Music Room | 1.30pm – 2.15pm |
| Minisingers | Mrs Sara David | Junior Primary Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Gabriel Singers | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin & Ms Kylie Loveland | Recital Room | 3.30pm – 5.00pm |
| Grey Street Stage Band | Mr Stephen Rabe & Mrs Lim Hur | MC3 | 3.30pm – 5.00pm |
| Music Appreciation Class | Mr Arnan Wiesel | Recital Room | 5.30pm – 6.30pm |
| Canberra Youth Brass | Mr Adam Powers | MC3 | 6.00pm – 7.30pm |
| Victoria Street Brass | Mr Adam Powers | MC3 | 7.30pm – 9.30pm |
| The Resonants | Mrs Helen Swan | Recital Room | 7.30pm – 9.30pm |
Tuesday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Avenue Jazz Band | Mr Stephen Rabe & Mrs Lim Hur | MC3 | 7.15am – 8.40am |
| Sutherland Chamber Orchestra | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Kain Guitar Ensemble | Mr Minh Le Hoang | MC6 | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Flute Ensemble | Mrs Teresa Rabe | MC2 | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Bandicoot Concert Band | Mrs Jennifer Groom & Mrs Natalie Guile | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| K.T Percussion Ensemble | Mr Steve Fitzgerald | MC3 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Chimers | Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School Music Room | 1.30pm – 2.15pm |
| Theory | Mrs Charlene Brighenti & Mrs Lilian Hathorn | MC3 & MC6 | 5.30pm – 6.30pm |
| Composition | Mr Stephen Leek | MC1 | 5.30pm – 6.30pm |
| Song Writing | Mr Ethan McAlister | MC2 | 5.30pm – 6.30pm |
| Global Groove Percussion Ensemble | Mr Gary France | MC3 | 7.30pm – 8.30pm |
Wednesday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Concert Band | Mr Viv Martin & Mr Stephen Rabe | Senior School Hall | 7.15am – 8.40am |
| Bella Voce Chapel Choir | Mrs Greta Claringbould & Ms Kylie Loveland | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Williams Guitar Ensemble | Mr John Couch | MC6 | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Stringy Bachs | Mrs Rebecca Smith | Junior School Music Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Alma String Orchestra | Mr Tim Wickham | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Brass Ensemble | Mr Viv Martin | MC6 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Les Petites Chanteuses | Mrs Sara David & Ms Kylie Loveland | Junior School Music Room | 1.30pm – 2.15pm |
| Aural & Musicianship | Mr Joel Copeland | Recital Room | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
| Resound Handbells | Mrs Natalie Guile & Mrs Lim Hur | MC6 | 5.30pm – 6.30pm |
| Audio Production | ANU School of Music Staff | Recording Studio | 5.30pm – 6.30pm |
Thursday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holst Concert Band | Mrs Natalie Guile | Senior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Celtic | Mrs Sara David & Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Gabriel Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | Recital Room | 8.00am – 8.40am |
| Ruby Concert Band | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC3 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Conducting | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | MC6 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Hit It Percussion Ensemble | Mrs Sara David & Mr Steve Fitzgerald | Junior School Music Room | 1.30pm – 2.15pm |
| Glanville-Hicks Symphony Orchestra |
Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin, Mr Stephen Rabe & Mrs Lim Hur | Senior School Hall | 4.00pm – 6.00pm |
| Community Choir | Mr Joel Copeland, Mr Stephen,Leek & Ms Kylie Loveland | Recital Room | 5.30pm – 7.00pm |
| Oriana Chorale | TBC | Recital Room | 7.30pm –10.00pm |
Friday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorale | Mr Joel Copeland & Ms Kylie Loveland | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Coro da Camera | Mrs Greta Claringbould & Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior SchoolMusic Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| The Decibelles | Ms Jenny Sawers | Recital Room | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Emily Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | MC8 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Wind Quartet | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC6 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Cantantes | Mrs Greta Claringbould & Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School Music Room | 1.30pm – 2.15pm |
2018 Music Academy Schedule
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