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
Information for CGGS students
Information for non-CGGS students
and community members
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
2021 Music Academy schedule
Monday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland String Orchestra | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin & Ms 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 | 7.40am – 8.40am |
| Theory | Mrs Charlene Brighenti & Mrs Lilian Hathorn | MC1 & MC2 | 7.55am – 8.40am |
| Early Childhood Class | Mrs Sara David | Junior Primary Music Room | 9.15am – 10.00am |
| Ring Out! | Mrs Natalie Guile | MC6 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Ruby Concert Band | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC3 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| 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 | 3.30pm – 5.00pm |
| Resound | Mrs Natalie Guile | MC6 | 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
| Community Handbells | Mr Viv Martin | MC6 | 4.45pm – 5.45pm |
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 |
| Bandicoot Concert Band | Mrs Jennifer Groom & Mrs Natalie Guile | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Minisingers | Mrs Sara David | Junior Primary Music Room | 8.00am – 8.40am |
| K.T Percussion Ensemble | Mr Steve Fitzgerald | MC3 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Keyboard Ensembles | Ms Lilian Hathorn & Ms Lim Hur | Recital Room | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Emily Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | MC8 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Saxophone Quartet | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC2 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Chimers | Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Vox Co Op | Mr Joel Copeland & Mr Jarrod Schindler | Recital Room | 3.30pm – 5.00pm |
| Composition | Mr Stephen Leek | MC8 | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
| Community Choir |
Mr Joel Copeland, Mr Stephen Leek & Ms Kylie Loveland |
Recital Room | 5.30pm – 7.00pm |
| Community Guitar Ensemble |
Mr John Couch |
MC6 | 5.30pm – 6.30pm |
Wednesday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Concert Band | Mrs Natalie Guile | Senior School Hall | 7.20am – 8.40am |
| Bella Voce Chapel Choir | Mrs Sonia Connor, Ms Kylie Loveland & Ms Lim Hur | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Stringy Bachs | Ms Rebecca Lovett | Junior School Music Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Alma String Orchestra | Mr Tim Wickham | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Harp Ensemble | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | MC4 | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Jazz Ensemble | Ms Sophie Edwards | MC3 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Saxophone Ensemble | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC2 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Flute Ensemble | Ms Rebecca Timoney | MC6 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Les Petites Chanteurs | Mrs Sara David & Ms Jennifer Groom | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Theory (Junior School) | Mrs Lilian Hathorn | Junior Primary Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Strike! Handbells | Mrs Natalie Guile | MC6 | 3.30pm – 4.45pm |
| 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 Viv Martin | Senior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Celtic | Mrs Sara David & Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Gabriel Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Conducting (Senior School) | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | MC8 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Wind Quintet | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC2 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Canto Bells | Mrs Natalie Guile | MC6 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Hit It Percussion Ensemble | Mrs Sara David | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Theory (Junior School) | Mrs Charlene Brighenti | Junior Primary Music Room | 1.45pm to 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 Kylie Loveland & Ms Lim Hur | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Coro da Camera | Mrs Sonia Connor & Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School Music Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Schaupp Guitar Ensemble | Mr John Couch | Junior School Music Room | 8.00am – 8.40am |
| The Decibelles | Ms Jenny Sawer | Recital Room | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Brass Ensemble | Mr Justin Lingard | MC3 | 1.15pm – 1.55pm |
| Cantantes | Mrs Greta Claringbould & Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
2021 Music Academy schedule
Latest tweets from the Music Academy
We are excited to announce the launch of our Music Academy Strategic Plan 2020-2024. This plan is the culmination of two years of consultation and collaborative thinking. @_CGGS @CGGSJunior
http://themusicacademy.cggs.act.edu.au/strategic-plan/
In this study, the researchers measured if 18-month-old children were more likely to exhibit helping behaviours if they did joint music-making, passive music listening or non-music. The final sentence of their abstract says it all! #musiced
https://biggerbetterbrains.com/news-post/joint-music-making-leads-to-more-helping-behaviour-in-18-month-olds/
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