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 | Mr Tim Wickham & Ms Lim Hur | Recital Room | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Clarinet Ensemble | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC3 | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Sapphire Concert Band | Mr Justin Lingard & Mr Kieran Branson | Senior School Hall | 7.40am – 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 |
| Ring Out! | Ms Christina Hopgood | MC6 | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| 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 – 4.45pm |
| Resound Handbells | Mr Viv Martin | 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 & Ms Christina Hopgood | Junior School Hall | 7.30am – 8.40am |
| Minisingers | Mrs Sara David & Ms Emily Perriman | Junior Primary Music Room | 8.00am – 8.40am |
| Spicy Chimers (Year 6 Chimers) | Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School Music Room | 11.00am – 11.30am |
| K.T Percussion Ensemble | Ms Veronica Bailey | MC3 | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| Keyboard Ensembles | Ms Lilian Hathorn & Ms Lim Hur | Recital Room | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| Emily Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | MC8 | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| Saxophone Ensemble | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC2 | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| Flaming Hot Chillies (Year 5 Chimers) | Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School Music Room | 1.45pm – 2.15pm |
| Composition | Mr Stephen Leek | MC8 | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
| Community Choir | 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 | Mr Viv Martin & Mr Justin Lingard | 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 | 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 – 1.20pm |
| Flute Ensemble | Ms Rebecca Timoney | Recital Room | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| 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 | Mr Viv Martin | 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 Viv Martin & Ms Christina Hopgood | 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 | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| Wind Quintet | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC2 | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| Canto Bells | Ms Christina Hopgood | MC6 | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| 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 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 |
| The Decibelles | Ms Jenny Sawer | Recital Room | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| Brass Ensemble | Mr Justin Lingard | MC3 | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| Theory | Mrs Lilian Hathorn | MC2 | 12.30pm – 1.20pm |
| 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 will be using the Check In CBR app for most of our events, so all you'll need to do is scan the QR code when you arrive (we'll also have a paper registration system for those who prefer not to use a device for check-in).
The app can be downloaded here: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/business-and-work/check-in-cbr
Half of Gabriel Quartet performing on stage at the Year 12 Grad last night! @canberragirlsgrammar @ Llewellyn Hall ANU https://www.instagram.com/p/CIWPL7PnGzG/?igshid=7p9xn6rczlbd
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