Together in Music
Instrumental lessons, music ensemble and class opportunities for Canberra Girls Grammar School Students, non-CGGS students and adult community members
Together in Music
Instrumental lessons, music ensemble and class opportunities for Canberra Girls Grammar School Students, non-CGGS students and adult community members
Philosophy
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
Music Academy Overview
2019 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 & Mrs Lilian Hathorn | MC1 & 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 & Mr Viv Martin | MC6 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Kavanagh String Quartet | Mrs Rowan Harvey-Martin | Junior School Music Room | 1.30pm – 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 & Mrs Lim Hur | MC3 | 3.30pm – 5.00pm |
| Ring Out | Mrs Natalie Guile & Mr Viv Martin | MC6 | 3.30pm – 4.15pm |
| Community Handbells | Mrs Natalie Guile | MC6 | 4.45pm – 5.45pm |
| 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 – 8.30am |
| 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 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Canto Bells | Mrs Natalie Guile & Mr Viv Martin | MC6 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Saxophone Ensemble | Mr Stephen Rabe | MC2 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Chimers | Mrs Jennifer Groom | Junior School Music Room | 1.30pm – 2.15pm |
| Theory | Mrs Lilian Hathorn | MC6 | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
| Composition | Mr Stephen Leek | MC8 | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
| Song Writing | Mr Ethan McAlister | MC2 | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
| Community Choir | Mr Joel Copeland, Mr Stephen Leek & Ms Kylie Loveland |
Recital Room | 5.30pm – 7.30pm |
Wednesday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Concert Band | Mrs Natalie Guile & 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 – 8.30am |
| 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 |
| Brass Ensemble | Mr Viv Martin | MC3 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Flute Ensemble | Ms Rebecca Timoney | MC6 | 1.00pm – 1.35pm |
| Les Petites Chanteuses | Mrs Sara David & Ms Kylie Loveland | Junior School Music Room | 1.30pm – 2.15pm |
| Theory (Junior School) | Mrs Charlene Brighenti | Junior Primary Music Room | 1.30pm – 2.15pm |
| Resound Handbells | Mrs Natalie Guile & Mr Viv Martin | MC6 | 3.30pm – 4.45pm |
| Aural & Musicianship | Mr Joel Copeland | MC2 | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
| Audio Production | Mr Will Kepa | Recording Studio | 4.30pm – 5.30pm |
| Cello Choir | Ms Megan Taylor | Recital Room | 6.00pm – 7.00pm |
Thursday
| ENSEMBLE/CLASS | STAFF | LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holst Concert Band | Mr Viv Martin & Ms Sophie Raudonikis | 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 |
| 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 Primary Music Room | 1.30pm – 2.15pm |
| Schaupp Guitar Ensemble | Mr John Couch | 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 |
| 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 School Music 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 |
2019 Music Academy Schedule
Latest Videos
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Wow! Stunning performance from Gabriel Singers in the Armistice 100 event with solos from Chloe and Ashleigh! @_CGGS @ Parliament House, Canberra https://t.co/eVTR4AeM1m
Wow! A phenomenal recital featuring select Year 6 students and our Senior Musicians! @_CGGS @ Canberra Girls Grammar School https://t.co/MFEIneCMM2
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