Together in Music
Instrumental lessons, music ensemble and class opportunities for Canberra Girls Grammar School Students, 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. The Music Academy creates a culture of respect and trust, setting the stage to collaborate, experience empathy and develop a sense of our shared humanity.
Welcome to the Music Academy at Canberra Girls Grammar School
Music Academy goals
To scaffold the learning and performance opportunities for each individual and ensemble within The Music Academy program
To strengthen the opportunities offered by The Music Academy through the development of strategic partnerships and alliances
To deliver broad, innovative and high-quality musical experiences for CGGS students and members of the community
To develop musicians who are independent, reflective and life-long learners
To build a caring, inclusive and nurturing music community
To celebrate and communicate our history and tradition of music at CGGS
To advocate for a quality music education for all
To provide the highest calibre staff, focused on reflective practice and professional learning
Music Academy overview
2022 Music Academy schedule
Monday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland String Orchestra | Mr Tim Wickham & Ms Lim Hur | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Sapphire Concert Band | Mr Justin Lingard & Mr Kieran Branson | Senior School Hall | 7.40am – 8.40am |
| Les Petites Chanteurs | Mrs Sara David | JS Music Room | 8.00am – 8.40am |
| Theory | Ms Lilian Hathorn | MC2 | 7.55am – 8.40am |
| Early Childhood Class | Mrs Sara David | Junior Primary Music Room | 9.15am – 10.00am |
| Kavanagh String Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Crash’n’Boom | 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 & Ms Lim Hur | MC3 | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| Resound Handbells | Mr Alexandra Wanjura | MC6 | 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
Tuesday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Avenue Jazz Band | Mr Stephen Rabe & Ms 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 – 8.30am |
| Cora da Camera | Ms Sonia Connor | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Cantantes | Mrs Greta Claringbould | Junior School Music Room | 8.00am – 8.40am |
| Minisingers | Mrs Sara David & Ms Emily Perriman | Junior Primary Music Room | 8.00am – 8.40am |
| Spicy Chimers (Year 6 Chimers) | Mrs Sara David | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Emily Quartet & Waterman Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | MC8 | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| K.T Percussion Ensemble | Mr Alexander Wanjura | MC3 | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| Keyboard Ensembles | Ms Lilian Hathorn & Ms Lim Hur | Recital Room | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| Saxophone Ensemble | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC2 | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| Flaming Hot Chillies (Year 5 Chimers) | Mrs Sara David | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Composition | Mr Stephen Leek | MC8 | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
| Community Choir | Mr Stephen Leek & Ms Rebecca Simon | Recital Room | 5.30pm – 7.00pm |
| Theory (Senior School) | Ms Lilian Hathorn | Chapel | 3.30pm to 4.15pm |
Wednesday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Concert Band | Mr Justin Lingard | Senior School Hall | 7.20am – 8.40am |
| Bella Voce Chapel Choir | Mrs Sonia Connor, Ms Rebecca Simon & Ms Lim Hur | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Stringy Bachs | Mrs Sara David | Junior School Music Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Alma String Orchestra | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Jazz Ensemble | Ms Sophie Edwards | MC3 | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| Flute Ensemble | Ms Rebecca Timoney | Recital Room | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| Theory (Junior School) | Mrs Lilian Hathorn | Junior Primary Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Strike! Handbells | Ms Lim Hur | MC6 | 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
| Aural & Musicianship | Mr Joel Copeland | MC2 | 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
| Audio Production | Mr Mikey O’Neil | Recording Studio | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
Thursday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Guitar Ensemble | Mr John Couch | MC6 | 7.30am – 8.30am | |
| Holst Concert Band | Mr Tim Norman & Ms Christina Hopgood | Senior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am | |
| Celtic | Mrs Sara David | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am | |
| Gabriel Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am | |
| Performance Class | Mrs Lillian Hathorn | Recital Room | DAY 9 ONLY | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| Wind Quintet | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC2 | 12.30pm – 1.15pm | |
| Canto Bells | Ms Christina Hopgood | MC6 | 12.30pm – 1.15pm | |
| Hit It Percussion Ensemble | Mrs Sara David | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm | |
| Glanville Hicks Symphony Orchestra | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin & Mr Stephen Rabe | Senior School Hall | 4.00pm – 6.00pm |
Friday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorale | Mr Joel Copeland, Ms Rebecca Simon & Ms Lim Hur | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Bandicoot Concert Band | Ms Christina Hopgood | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| BIP Band | TBC | TBC | 7.30am – 8.30am |
| Coro da Camera | Mrs Sonia Connor | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Schaupp Guitar Ensemble | Mr John Couch | Junior Primary Music Room | 8.00am – 8.40am |
| Icy Chillies (Year 3 and 4 Chimers) | Mrs Sara David | Junior School Music Room | 11.00am – 11.30am |
| Icy Chillies (Year 3 and 4 Chimers) | Mrs Sara David | Junior School Music Room | 11.00am – 11.30am |
| Clarinet Ensemble | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC1 | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| The Decibelles | Ms Jenny Sawer | Recital Room | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
| Brass Ensemble | Mr Justin Lingard | MC3 | 12.30pm – 1.15pm |
2022 Music Academy schedule
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