It’s been another wonderful year for Friends of Music! Our students have collectively produced many magical moments of music and performance, and it’s been a pleasure to support them and their wonderful teachers.

We began the year by helping at the New Parents’ Welcome Breakfasts and Open Day. It’s always nice to connect with parents and families who are new to the School.

Our Senior School musical, Mamma Mia!, was an absolute knockout production! The Friends of Music team on choc top and refreshments duties loved watching the movement backstage – oh the flippers scene! What a blast it was to sing and dance to the finale in a sold out Performing Arts Centre. It was a spectacular production, and we are so proud of the entire cast, crew and Teaching Staff.

Speaking of our wonderful staff, the school is so fortunate to experience our Staff Music Concert each year. Their musical prowess and excellence in performance combined with their passion for their instruments is truly inspirational.

The wonderful concerts of Chamber Music and Junior School Winter Concert quickly followed with some beautiful performances. The much-anticipated Music Camp happened next with a weekend filled with fun and hard work for our students. We were happy to help on their return when tired musicians appreciated a few extra hands!

At the Winter Concert we continued our new tradition and prepared another delicious batch of gluhwein which filled the PAC with fantastic warming spices! The following Golden Note Concert was an outstanding success and showcased our remarkable students.

Jazz Night was our major fundraiser and another memorable night. The PAC turned into a cosy bar, with the patrons wowed by fabulous jazz ensembles. Thank you again to all parents for your support at this event. We also greatly appreciated the support of local businesses supporting our raffle.

We saw equally wonderful performances at our Spring Concert, all of our Twilight Concerts and of course, the Junior and Senior School Celebration Nights.

Thank you to the Friends of Music parents for volunteering your time – both the wonderful, hardworking, dedicated committee and the equally valued parents who help at various performances. We would also like to thank Ms Georgie Mitchell and all Music and Performing Arts Staff – you’re all very much appreciated!

Mrs Kerry Ruiz
Friends of Music President