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CONTENTS Philosophy 3 Curriculum 4 Community 5 Staff 6 Students 8 Resources and Facilities 9 Governance 10 Site Improvement Plan 11 Self Review Process and Improvement Cycle 11 Quality Teaching and Learning 12 Curriculum Coherence 14 Learner Outcomes 16 Leading Improvement 19 Commendations & Recommendations from the Validation of the Self Review 21 Student Achievement 22 NAPLAN 22 SACE Results 26 SACE Completion 31 Vocational Education & Training 32 Student Data 35 Attendance 35 Destination 36 Client Opinion Survey Results 36 Staff 51 Profit and Loss 52 Special Interest Music Annual Report 2 2012 HIGHLIGHTS PHILOSOPHY Brighton students won the World championship F1 in Schools at Abu Dhabi competing against 30 schools across the world and 9 million participants. The F1 in School team won a combined $1,500,000 in university scholarships to London City University in the UK to study Automotive Engineering after they complete Year 12. The Prime Minister visited the school on the day of the leadership challenge but still managed to speak to the 340 strong audience as well as take a tour of the school, speaking with the students. The Symphony Orchestra won Gold at the International Music Festival in Sydney. Cultural experiences for International students with weekends on Kangaroo Island and Yorke Peninsula were introduced. The number of Study Abroad students increased. The number of agent tours to Brighton from Mexico and Thailand increased. A Morioka Chuo Study tour group was secured for 2013. The first overnight orientation camp for International students was held at Warradale. On 30th May the Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia Inquiry and Action group hosted “A Taste of China” event. Chinese International students were part of the program, demonstrating Chinese Children’s games and playing musical items. Art students exhibited creations that reflected the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Hospitality students prepared Chinese style finger foods. In addition, Dr. Glen Stafford from the Confucius Institute spoke about opportunities for teachers in China and gave a basic Chinese lesson. Teacher, Andrew Tamblyn, spoke about his experiences as a teacher in China. Teacher, Jenny Forrest, demonstrated how to make mini kites. This event reflected Brighton’s ongoing engagement with Asia and also promoted intercultural understanding in our community which are important aspects of the Australian Curriculum. The SACE results continued to be above the state average. 3 !
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SITE IMPROVEMENT PLANNING THE STUDENT AS
LEARNER
Has the capacity &
capability to learn,
understand and
engage in their
studies, and to
develop deep self
knowledge
Brighton Secondary
School
2012
An innovative, safe school that delivers relevant curriculum and promotes rigour,
relationships and a love of learning
Identifies the developmental stage of
each student
One to One Learning
Program
Possesses prior
knowledge &
understanding to
bring to their studies
Professional
leadership/
Shared Leadership
Has the capability to
consider new ideas,
theories, values,
attitudes and
alternative views
Has empathy for
members of the
community that is
reflected in their
capacity to care,
understand & engage
with others in an
honest and open
manner
Focus on
Teaching &
Learning
Accountability/
Think Systemically
Works with others to
solve problems
Develops an
understanding of the
challenges the
community faces in a
global context
High
expectations of
all learners/
Continuous
Improvement
Builds students’ understanding of
themselves as learners and thus
enhances their capacity to learn
Environment
Establishes effective, safe classroom
procedures
LEARNERS @
Brighton
Secondary
School
Learning
Communities/
Attend to Culture
Recognizes the differences among
students to develop a knowledge of
each student and modifies curriculum
where required to meet individual
needs
Provides explicit criteria about the
quality of work that students are
expected to produce
Stimulating &
secure learning
Environment/
Target Resources
Accepts
responsibility for
their own learning
and ability to
contribute positively
to the learning
environment for the
benefit of all learners
Purposeful
Teaching/
Make Data Count
Literacies across the
curriculum
Promotes mutual respect and
understanding to make risk-taking
possible
Models language & establishes
behaviours that build positive
relationships
Quality Learning
Communicates high expectations of
programs to all students
Shared vision &
goals/
Listen & Respond/
Set Directions
Provides learning experiences that
challenge each student
Provides explicit guidelines & criteria
about work requirements as well as
support & processes available to
students to meet expected standards
Making Thinking
Visible
Australian
Curriculum
Provides effective & informative
feedback to both classroom work &
formal/ informal assessment
Seeks challenges
aiming to increase
knowledge,
understanding & selfimprovement
School Values
THE TEACHER AS TEACHER
Builds positive relationships with each
student
Significance
Allows opportunities for connections to
be made between studies & ‘real-life
situations’
Integrity
An imaginative & creative
environment which allows
everyone to critically
reflect on our core purpose
SACE Capabilities
Respect
Fairness
Excellence
A respectful learning
environment which
encourages resilience &
dignity
A school environment
which is welcoming,
inclusive and sustainable
A learning environment
which values individual
work
Personal Development
Communication
Learning
Cooperation
A relational environment
which promotes hope &
optimism for the future of
all
Citizenship
Responsibility
Promotes connections across areas of
studies
A professional
environment which
develops collegiate
efficacy
Support the overall development of
students in all aspects of the diversity
of school life
Work
The 2012 Site Improvement Plan above outlines the 2012 priority areas: Implementation of the Australian Curriculum, One to One learning and Literacy Across the Curriculum. In addition to evaluating our performance against the 2012 Site Improvement Plan priorities, Brighton carried out a self-­‐review of performance over the past three years 2010 to 2012. A panel from DECD wrote a report validating the findings of the self-­‐review. The DECD Improvement and Accountability Framework (DIAF) states that, “Validation verifies the quality of the Self-­‐Review process, outcomes reported and actions proposed.” Excerpts from the report appear in each of the four focus areas adopted by the Southern Region. These focus areas, Quality Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Coherence, Learner Outcomes and Leading Improvement, have provided a useful framework for teaching, learning and leading in 2012. SELF-­‐REVIEW PROCESSES AND IMPROVEMENT CYCLE Panel feedback on the evidence that: • the school’s ongoing self-­‐review processes meet the standards outlined in the DIAf guidelines and • effective plans and processes are in place to address the findings of self-­‐review Parents, learners, staff and the Principal team were involved in the review process. They were able to provide the Validation Panel with affirming evidence about the effectiveness of improvement actions undertaken at the school. Multiple measures of data were examined including: analysis of NAPLAN growth, SACE data, DECD surveys, the staff psychological health survey and DIAf scans. Results from the Level 4 Rubric are shared with the Australian Curriculum Capabilities
Creative/Critical
Thinking
Personal & Social
Literacy/ICT
Numeracy
Inter-cultural
Understanding
Ethical Behaviour
11 Coordinators at the Annual Leaders’ Conference and Student Surveys regarding teaching and conditions for learning are shared with all staff. The school has rigorously addressed the recommendations of the 2009 Validation demonstrating an authentic response to a continuous improvement agenda. The self-­‐review and improvement cycle at Brighton Secondary School is strategic, supportive and focussed on students. It was clear to the Validation panel that reliable data collection and self-­‐review is ongoing with a range of data collected at regular intervals throughout the year. During the three years since the last self-­‐review and validation the DIAf Principles of Improvement and Effectiveness have continued to underpin the work of leaders and staff. Of particular note are the principles of Attend to Culture and Set Direction. Attend to Culture is evidenced by a strong sense of pride in being associated with the school which was articulated by students, parents and staff. Set Direction is evidenced by the explicitly stated values and vision. The school is forward thinking and future focussed as demonstrated by the ongoing development of the website and the growing focus on creativity and innovation. 1.
Quality Teaching and Learning The positive staff and student results from the Conditions for Learning Survey highlighted high expectations, intentional design and targeted and tailored learning. QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNING Panel feedback on the evidence of effective processes to develop quality teaching and learning: The school’s Site Improvement Plan priorities demonstrate a commitment to developing quality teaching and learning based on imperatives such as the Australian Curriculum. The plan is underpinned by research and current best practice. All groups interviewed by the Validation panel verified a culture of high expectations and students striving to achieve their best. Achievement is acknowledged and celebrated in a variety of ways. There are a wide range of learning opportunities and experiences available to students and staff. These opportunities are highly valued by staff, students and parents. The Principal team provided information about a Conditions For Learning Survey, which gathered data from students about teaching, and learning. Students were able to verify that they had the opportunity to provide feedback to teachers, which was then acted upon. Analysis of the survey results shows a strong correlation between student and staff responses. The Validation panel saw this survey as a powerful tool for informing teaching programs, practices and assessments to develop targeted and tailored learning. The leadership team’s goal is to develop teachers and pedagogy so that students report 100% satisfaction in their responses to six statements about teachers and teaching. The DayMap Learner Management System is being used to enhance the connection between students, their families and the school. The Parent Portal enables sharing of behaviour, attendance, homework and assessments of individual students. Evidence from HASS • Year 8 History Portfolio Cover, Evidence and Assessment sheets were developed in readiness for assessment and grading for reporting Year 8 History in 2013 • Collegiality and collegiate projects were developed, such as the Year 10 Multiple Perspectives field trips 12 •
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Staff compare NAPLAN results with school assessment results and discuss with students. • In Year 8/9 grammar books are used – in context throughout lessons. • At Year 8, there is a targeted English class following the same program as other classes but with a focus on literacy skills. Students coming from primary schools with low ESL scales or identified poor literacy skills are supported here. The class is on the same line as other English classes so students can move in or out as the need arises. • A newly appointed ESL teacher, provides two specialists. The Stage 2 ESL Studies class is very popular. Literacies across the Curriculum • The majority of staff completed the 2-­‐day Stepping Out workshop thus raising the profile with staff talking about literacy in all faculties. • Literacy is an agenda item on all faculty meetings. • 15 staff completed the Teaching ESL in the Mainstream course facilitated by Gemma Brunckhorst, ESL • Staff – from English, Design Tech, ESL, Library -­‐ attended a How Language Works workshop at Brighton Primary School. As well as the informative content, the connections and sharing of data from the primary school across to the secondary school was very useful • Teachers from each faculty nominated to be trained as facilitators in the Literacy for Learning program and they will in turn facilitate workshops with members of their faculty in 2013 • All faculties took part in creating a genre map of literacy across the school – the start of an audit to establish who is teaching what and when • Staff Forum workshop facilitated by Jill MacDonald, Regional Curriculum Consultant, on actively teaching students subject specific language was well received 23 Areas for improvement • Getting the data from EDSAS to Daymap to be more accessible for all staff. • Making better use of available SSO in-­‐class support in English. • Currently Year 10 students review/reflect on their NAPLAN results for their PLP. This will be incorporated in the Year 9 Home Group program. An example of how Mathematics results are interrogated for improvement Maths results 2012 Term 1 The following results are compared to the base line data for Year 8 The following table corresponds to the LAN Numeracy results for Year 8 students when they were in year 7. LAN results for the Current Year 8 Group. Number of students/ Corresponding Percentage Grade Level 4 4 1.785714286 E 5 15 6.696428571 D 6 62 27.67857143 C 7 74 33.03571429 B 8 35 15.625 A 9 34 15.17857143 A Grade Percentage A 32 B 33 C 27 D 6 E 2 Overall summary of LAN Data. The above table indicates the overall percentage per grade level. The total of the students who have data is 224. The above data has been used as a guide to expected grade distribution for all yea levels as the mean score and grade level for Brighton Secondary School has remained consistent for the last 3 years. The following tables are generated from Term 1 2012 subject grades. The table below relates to the grade distribution of Year 8 Students. Year 8 Grade Total Percentage A 97 36.74242424 B 100 37.87878788 C 60 22.72727273 D 4 1.515151515 E 3 1.136363636 There is a strong correlation between the grade distribution and LAN results for students in Year 8. The data suggests that the results are consistent with the LAN data for this cohort. 24 YEAR 9 MATHS Grade Percenatge A 71 25.44802867 B 72 25.80645161 C 91 32.61648746 D 30 10.75268817 E 15 5.376344086 The Year 9 data suggests that there are slight reductions in the number of students who are obtaining an A or B grade. The number of students who are obtain a failing grade is at 15 %. The work in Year 9 does become slightly more involved than in Year 8. The content of Year 8 will changed substantially with the National Curriculum. 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Brighton Secondary School 2012 Special Music Centre Report CONTENTS Overview 62 Music Centre Staff 64 Instrumental Teachers 64 Music Classes & Ensembles 65 Spectacular Concert 66 Concert Choir 66 Ensemble Concert Choir 66 Ensemble Treble Choir 68 Ensemble Boys Choir 70 Senior Percussion Ensemble 72 Junior Percussion Ensemble 72 Symphony Orchestra 73 Big Band 1 75 Big Band 2 76 Concert Band 77 SoundHouse 78 Special Events/Concerts and highlights 79 Outstanding Student Achievement 83 SACE results 83 61 Overview Brighton Secondary School Special Interest Music has once again been placed in the national limelight in 2012 when Brighton 2010 Old Scholar, Rachael Bartholomew (now known as Rachael Leahcar), received accolades as one of the most celebrated singers on ‘The Voice’. The television show, ‘The Voice’, is one of the most successful talent shows in the world. Rachel kindly performed for Brighton in an appearance to raise funds for The Royal Society for the Blind and Cure for Life charities. We raised $6,000 at this event. Craig Bentley and the music staff are to be congratulated on this very fine result. It was also great to listen to the gifted music staff present their diverse skills in a popular music genre – Craig Bentley and his saxophone, Andrew Barrett at the keyboard, Annie Kwok on vocals, Mark Cameron-­‐
Smith with his magic guitar, Andrew Dean with his double bass, and Billy James with his quick action on the drums. Brighton’s reputation for nurturing and developing outstanding instrumental and vocal ensembles and international standard instrumental soloists was maintained throughout the year. High calibre musical performances included: • The sensational Year 9 jazz group ‘RatPack’ at Adelaide Carnivale in Week 2 of Term One • Brighton Secondary School Big Band 1 at the annual SACE Merit Ceremony staged in South Australian Government House • The 100 voiced Combined Choir and the ‘RatPack’ for Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, on 23rd February • Several senior students in the presence of the Prime Minister at Minda Incorporated in Term 4 American Soprano, Ruth Bormann, formerly prima donna at the Linz and Vienna Operas, collaborated with Jeffrey Kong to present a compelling performance of the famed song cycle by Robert Schumann, ‘Woman’s Love and Life’. This performance, which was broadcast by Radio Adelaide, opened Recital Australia’s Adelaide Fringe series held at Pilgrim Church. A group of girls from Years 9, 10 and 11 joined Old Scholar, Becky Blake, from Chunky Custard, to perform four concerts at the 2012 Fringe Festival. These concerts, named ‘Piano Chicks’, showcased works of some formidable female songwriter/pianist/performers in the past 100 years. These performances paid tribute to female composers and musicians who often worked with a piano but did not always enjoy the public acclaim of their male counterparts. A selection of the songs from ‘Piano Chicks’ was presented at the Brighton Secondary School 60th Anniversary Concert on 23rd May this year. A major concert was presented by the Brighton Special Interest Music Centre in Term 2 to celebrate Brighton Secondary/High School 60th Anniversary. This event was held at the Brighton Performing Arts Centre with the Australian Army Band, Brighton Old Scholars, Dr Trevor Tao and Becky Blake, Tim Nott and the Old Scholar Percussion Ensemble as special guest performers. Tim Nott from IMS performed a composition for flute and piano by Old Scholar, Grant Sheridan. The highlight of this concert was a performance (with canon) of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” featuring the Brighton Secondary School Symphony Orchestra collaborating with the Army Band, a cannon was made by Colin Saunders to emulate the original performance. The proceeds of this concert were donated to Legacy Club of South Australia. 62 The Brighton Secondary School Symphony Orchestra gained much accolade in the Sydney 2008 Orchestral Festival when our orchestra performed in the Sydney Opera House. After the great success in presenting Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture at BPAC for BSS 60th Anniversary Concert, the BSS Symphony Orchestra toured Sydney and performed at the Sydney Town Hall and the Sydney Opera House as part of the Sydney Orchestral Festival 2012. The Flinders University Lunch Hour Concert this year once again showcased outstanding SIMC soloists from each year level. The audience was amazed that there were so many outstanding vocalists in the ‘Classical’ genre. One such example was our Indigenous student, Angus Cameron, who also featured in a number of BSS community concerts in term 4. In 2012 Brighton continued its commitment to provide music at community and educational events. These have included: • The Fundraising Dinner for South Australian Migration Museum with Penny Wong as keynote speaker • Anzac Day Dawn Service at Brighton War Memorial attended by over 5000 people • The Italian National Day Celebration held at Fogolar Fulan in the presence of Italian Consul Orietta Borgia, Premier Jay Weatherill and former Australian Ambassador in Italy Amanda Vanstone • A variety of DECD and other sponsored Educational events The 2012 Performance Year closed with a very emotionally moving Christmas celebration with the ‘Lessons and Carols Service’ at St Peter’s Cathedral on Monday 10/12/2012 when all the Brighton Secondary School vocal ensembles showcased their choral prowess. Two highlights of this ceremony were Brighton 2011 Old Scholar, Hannah Greenshields, joining with the Adelaide Male Chorus to present a glorious performance of Alphonse Adam’s ‘O Holy Night’ and all the choirs combining to sing Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus. I was particularly grateful that the Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, Patron of the four Special Interest Music Centres and his wife Mrs. Scarce both attended the service and also read a lesson each. The collection at the conclusion of the service was for the benefit of Anglicare. This was truly a joyous occasion to conclude our performance year. The 2013 Performance Schedule is already filling rapidly with performances at the Italian Carnevale celebrations coming very early in the year. The Brighton Secondary School Big Band 1 will be performing at the Government House for the SACE Merit Ceremony whilst a selected group of outstanding music students will also perform at Government House for the South Australian Multicultural Award Ceremony early in 2013. Consultation with the Italian Consulate and in particular Ms Orietta Borgia, Acting Consul for Italy, has resulted in an invitation for Brighton Music students to once again perform at the Italian National Day in Adelaide during June 2013. In January 2012 I made my annual pilgrimage to Italy as well as China and Germany. In Italy I visited my dear friend Clelia March, Australian Cultural Attaché in Italy. She enabled me to make connections, which have secured at least one concert in Rome for the 2013 International Concert Tour. Similar connections were made in Germany (Berlin) and China (Shanghai) with the aim of securing concerts in these countries for the Brighton Secondary School Concert Tour in 2013. I sincerely pay tribute to Principal Olivia O’Neill for her leadership, support and guidance towards the Music Centre for the past 8 years and for making Brighton Secondary School 63 one of the preferred schools of our nation. I am looking forward to her joining us for our 2013 International Music Tour in Asia and Europe. Sincere appreciation must once again be extended to the BSS Music Staff for the enormous number of musical events delivered throughout the year. Our thanks are also extended to IMS and independent instrumental and vocal staffs, Adelaide University Music Staff and BSS SSO staff, Pam Parsons, Denise Hoskin and Collin Saunders. MUSIC CENTRE STAFF Head of Music Jeffrey Kong B Mus (Hons), Dip Ed, DSCM, A Mus A, L Mus A Coordinator of Music Craig Bentley B. Ed. Secondary Music Classroom Teachers Billy Anthony-­‐James B Mus, Dip Ed, AST2 Andrew Barrett B Mus, Grad Dip Ed, Step 9 Mark Cameron-­‐Smith B Mus, Ass Dip Jazz, Grad Dip Ed, AST1, Step 9 Andrew Dean B Mus Grad Dip Ed, Cert 111 Sound Engineering Step 9 Annie Kwok B Mus, Perf. Grad. B. Ed. Advanced Diploma Accompany, AST1 Music Secretary Pam Parsons Instrumental Teachers DECS Instrumental Service Brass Sue Asser B Mus Grad Dip Ed Violoncello Sandra Hosking Clarinet/Saxophone Cheryl Bentley B Ed (Sec Mus) Double Bass Ben Parkin Flute Timothy Nott B Mus (Hons), Grad Dip Ed Percussion Michael Gillard B Mus (Hons), Dip Ed David Hopgood B Ed Recorder Amelia Monahan Trumpet Robert Chenoweth B Mus, Grad Dip Ed Trombone Dave Winnell B Mus, Grad Dip Ed Violin/Viola Roland Dankbaar BA (Mus), Grad Dip Ed Judy Fletcher Voice Heather Elliott B Mus, AMusA, LMusA Private Instrumental Music Teachers Bass Guitar Robyn Habel Bassoon Mark Gaydon, Sam Penny Clarinet Pip Weston BA (Hons), LTCL, ALCM Flute Cassandra Boath BMus (Hons) A Mus A Guitar James Brown M. Mus Oboe Rosemary Stimson B Mus, Dip Ed Piano Jane Burgess B Ed, Tsun Wu, Roseanne Hammer 64 Percussion Violin/Viola Voice Jamie Adam Belinda Gehlert B Mus Ruth Bormann M Mus Naomi Hede B Mus Ian Vayne Music Classes 2012 Year 8 Special Music 31 Elective Music 48 General Music 20 Year 9 Special Music 36 Elective Music 59 Year 10 Special Music 16 Elective Music 29 Year 11 Music Craft 29 Music Studies 14 Composing and Arranging 9 Sound Technology 13 Year 12 Musicianship 15 Solo Performance 19 Music in Context 7 Performance Special Study 7 Ensemble Performance 24 Composing and Arranging 7 Performance Ensembles 2012 Concert Choir A Kwok and A Barrett Concert Band A Barrett Combined Choir J Kong and A Barrett Senior Concert Band A Barrett School Ensembles J Kong Senior Percussion Ensemble B James Junior Percussion Ensemble M Gillard Sinfonia Judy Fletcher Big Band One Craig Bentley Big Band Two M Cameron-­‐Smith Symphony Orchestra A Dean Girls Chamber Choir A Kwok and A Barrett Boys Chamber Choir A Barrett and A Kwok Year Level Soloists J Kong ___________________________________________________________________________ 65 Spectacular Concert 2012 The music spectacular was held on 15th August and showcased all of the music staff and ensembles plus special invited guests: -­‐ Pre Concert music featured Jacob Whitelock, Harriet Davies and Nathaniel O’Brien Percussion Ensemble (Billy James) Advance Australia Fair (Boys Chamber Choir) Old Scholar Guest Artist Mark Oakley Jonathan Kirby (Architect for BSS Concert Hall) International Guest Artist Peter Moore (BBC International Orchestral Competition winner) BSS Big Band 1 (Craig Bentley) Brighton Secondary School Symphony Orchestra BSS Concert Band (Andrew Barrett) BSS Concert Choir combine with Chamber Girls and Old Scholar Choir (Annie Kwok) BSS Combined Choir with Adelaide Male Choir Presentations: -­‐Orietta Borgia – Acting Consul of Italy in South Australia The 2012 Brighton Secondary School Spectacular Concert was held at Elder Hall, Adelaide University. We were delighted to have so much support from music students, music and general staff at Brighton as well as the Brighton Community. More than 200 music students performed at this joyous occasion as well as some extremely gifted old scholars and the wonderful community choir, the Adelaide Male Choir. With Brighton Secondary School 60th Anniversary in 2012, we are looking forward to more old scholar collaboration at our celebration concert on 23rd May and Music Centre Concert on 15th August in Elder Hall. There are so many old scholars of high calibre that it may take several years to feature just a fraction of them without taking into account current and future students who will become the old scholars of the future. ENSEMBLE Concert Choir May The Force be with us all… The 2012 Concert Choir has had a year of constant and surprising musical growth. Following the strength of the 2011 Concert Choir, over 120 students auditioned for 60 places, of which 54 were filled in this most senior performance choir at Brighton. The Concert Choir this year comprised largely of students from Years 10 to 12, with Year 8 and 9 boys by invitation to audition. We rehearse from 7:30am to 8:30am, an innovation to the rehearsal schedule from the 2010 Tour Choir rehearsal, which has proven highly successful to the progress of the choir – despite the struggles for the less-­‐than-­‐cheerful non-­‐morning choriste! This year, we have tackled a variety of styles from Australian through to Nigerian folksong; developing our vocal technique, warmth and variety of tones, support and facility through different vocal ranges and an understanding of the vocal changes in both the male and female voice during the teenage years. The Concert Choir has met every challenge with a unified enthusiasm, dedication to producing the best sound possible and determination. The highlights for me have been the extraordinary “on the edge” performance of “Morning Fanfare” at the Adelaide Choral Eisteddfods – a work which is normally performed at university level – which secured our 66 second placing; and of course, the enlivening and truly hilarious performance of “Star Wars – John Williams is The Man” at the Music Spectacular where the choir had a chance to show off their comic acting abilities! A heartfelt thank you to all the music staff for their support of the choir and to Andrew Barrett, our exceptionally talented, sensitive and musical accompanist for whom we attribute our shared success. The choir has exceeded expectations musically and as a musical entity. It is a genuine honour and pleasure to direct such a talented, innately musical and special group of students and I wish them the very best for their future choral endeavours. Annie Kwok Concert Choir Repertoire: Morning Fanfare, Nigel Butterly Star Wars – John Williams is The Man, Moosebutter, arranged by Mr Tim + Annie Kwok O Nata Lux, Morten Laurisden Betelehemu, arranged by Barrington Brooks Torches, John Joubert Message, Annie Kwok Thulele Mama Ya, Lisa Young of “Coco’s Lunch” Deep Peace, Natalie Williams (Year 12 student) Performances: Thursday 7th June, Italian National Day Tuesday 13th June, Adelaide Choral Eisteddfods, Elder Hall Wednesday 15th August, Music Spectacular, Elder Hall Thursday 30th August, In-­‐house Concert, Brighton Secondary School Monday 10th December, Lessons and Carols, St Peter’s Cathedral Members: Soprano I Boschma, Emma Chick, Caitlin Davies, Harriet Huang, Sonia Lee, Zoe Nott, Gina Osenk, Ivana Turner, Kiera Soprano II Bremner, Chloe Chilmann, Phoebe Hartley, Sarah Hicks, Chelsea Lam, Rosanna Liu, Jenny Pearce, Shannon Quigley, Emma Alto I Galbraith, Kate Gigger, Esther Lukina, Elena Nunu, Rosie Hollamby, Natasha* Sherrah, Claire Williams, Emma Xeniya, Krytska Forest, Ella *Term 3 + 4 Alto II Atherton, Louise Chandra, Madison Gillespie, Charlotte Irvine, Mai Ly Lennon, Michelle Sims, Maddison Willemsen, Alice Williams, Natalie Tenor Manning, Kosta Oakley, Martin Olds, Spencer Parton, Robert Zatorski, Anthony Bass I Andrews, Liam Cameron, Angus Ellis, Joseph Rowell, Jayden Taylor, Lucas Whitelock, Jacob Williams, Rhys Bass II Abregana, Ralph Baker, Hurley Bullitis, Henry Griffin, Colin Huang, Garry Marks, Tom 67 Concert Choir Reflection – Charlotte Gillespie, Year 12 Every Friday for the past three years I have stumbled out of bed early in the morning in order to arrive on time and somewhat awake to the Concert Choir rehearsal beginning at 7:30. Although some of you may believe all the members of this choir to be insane to want to sing at this time of the morning, I have loved my time in choir. The Concert Choir is the most senior of the school and compiles students from years 10 to 12 that have auditioned for their position and have a genuine love of singing and music. This year we have tackled a large variety of pieces and performed Nigel Butterfly’s challenging “Morning Fanfare” and Ms Kwok’s fun medley “John Williams Is The Man” in the choral eisteddfods. Our performance won a second placing in our category and I think that we were all proud of our effort. The Concert Choir gives us students something to strive towards, it enables us to work together musically and it provides us with good times and memories. Our next performance is on the 10th of December at Adelaide’s Saint Peter’s Cathedral for the annual Lessons and Carols service. At this performance we shall be singing beautiful religious music including one piece that was arranged by our own Natalie Williams. I believe that this concert will be a memorable and magical end to my, and many others’, time in Concert Choir. ENSEMBLE: Treble Choir The year of the ‘agogo’ bell + the djembe… The 2012 Treble Choir began as the 2012 Girls Chamber Choir…and grew…and grew, to a total of 42 girls ( 10 year 11, 6 year 10, 15 year 9 and 16 year 8). It was clear by May, much to my delight, that we were no longer a chamber choir! This year has been a year of exceptional growth. We had a mix of abilities from those who were particularly experienced in vocal technique and part-­‐singing, through to those who loved singing and were keen to develop these skills but had limited experience part-­‐singing. We rehearse once a week, Tuesday mornings from 7:45am to 8:30am, practicing skills of breath control, intonation, centred vocal sound, range, volume, singing in up to 4 parts and tackling a range of styles. Also important is understanding the changes in the female voice during the teenage years and good vocal health. While our warm-­‐ups and vocal games are designed to generate laughter and attract attention; they serve a much deeper purpose of fulfilling these requirements and provide life-­‐long choral techniques for the girls. We have had the opportunity to perform the following events to great success: Performances: Saturday March 3rd, Choral Workshop held at Brighton Secondary School. Sunday May 27th, Young Adelaide Sings, Elder Hall. Tuesday June 13th, Adelaide Choral Eisteddfods, Elder Hall Wednesday August 15th, Music Spectacular, Elder Hall Tuesday October 23rd, International Day of Older Persons Conference, Convention Centre Monday 10th December, Lessons and Carols, St Peter’s Cathedral Repertoire I’m Goin’ Up a Yonder, arranged by Martin Sirvatka Thulele Mama Ya, Lisa Young of “Coco’s Lunch” Paper Moon, arranged by Kirby Shaw Listen, arranged by Mark Brymer Meditation of Emmanuel, Annie Kwok Carol of Prophecy, arranged by Annie Kwok 68 The Lily and the Rose, Bob Chilcott Veni Veni, Emmanuel, arranged by David Wilcocks With each performance, the Treble Choir have developed energy, confidence in their presentation, musical excellence and maturity of characterisation. They have grown from a group of varied voices into a choir with a warm, connected sound; able to manage a variety of styles and musical demands. I am delighted with the growing confidence of the individual choristers and hearing the vocal development of individual choristers is a total delight for me – and always a surprise to hear their volume and confidence more than triple during the course of the year. It has been a pleasure conducting such a lively and interested choir, and I whole-­‐heartedly thank the Treble Troupers for an exciting and musical year of growth. Annie Kwok Conductor Members: Soprano I Soprano II Bergoc, Ella Burton, Jane Chia, Celine James, Alexandra Cobb, Emily Johnson, Roan Hanlin, Emma Lawson, Emma Harford, Leah Lloyd, Sarah Kitahawa, Alice McKenzie, Kaitlyn Lee, Kelly Piercy, Helen Macklin, Ashleigh Sard, Eliza Olds, Francesca Sherrah, Amy Squires, Emily Taylor, Gillian Weston, Ahrielle Alto I Alto II Bastable, Lizzie Bull, Lucy Burton, Charlotte De Klerk, Cherie Brook, Simone Gillespie, Rose De Klerk, Cherie Goddard, Georgie Hollamby, Natasha Hall, Anthea Kay, Enola Kay, Nadine Langley, Jackie Pope, Eleanor Lorton, Isabelle Pope, Meg Mawby, Isabel Sims, Jordan McDonald, Jessica Taylor, Chloe Mooney, Lucy Williams, Katie Parrish, Stephanie Wagner, Kelsey Zatorski, Justine Treble Choir Reflection – Natasha Hollamby, Year 11 At first, I was hesitant about re-­‐joining Treble Choir. After auditioning into Concert Choir last year, I wasn't sure I wanted to come back to the all-­‐girls choir. However, I am forever 69 grateful that I did. Over the past year, I have made many new friends from year 8 through to year 10, learned so much about singing, and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Being made one of the leaders of the choir was a new experience for me, as I had only been one of those members who just sat there and sang the music. I have loved being able to help the younger kids not only enjoy choir, but also develop a love for singing with other people. My favourite part about this year's Treble Choir experience was the variety of concerts and repertoire, and the opportunities this opened up for many of the members to prove their abilities. I had never been selected as a soloist before this year, and I know neither had a few of the other girls. It gave us the opportunity to show off our unique voices in a non-­‐
threatening environment, and this gave us the confidence to further develop our voices and try things we normally wouldn’t dream of trying! I also loved the group of girls in this year's Treble Choir. Although for the first few rehearsals, we encountered a few talking issues, you all quickly grasped the concept of not chatting when Ms Kwok wants us to listen, which was much appreciated. You all focused when needed, and as a result, the sound of this year's choir was amazing! Great work girls! Thanks to Mr Barrett, forever the best looking guy in the room, and the best accompanist we could ask for. You put up with our chattering and femininity, and helped us become the cohesive unit we are today. Thank you. Lastly, I would love to thank Ms Kwok. You have been and inspiration to us all, a brilliant conductor, the best teacher and a wonderful leader. You have helped us, like Mr Barrett, go from a group of girls that didn't know much about each other at the start of the year, to the awesome choir we are today. You have helped develop the confidence of many of the girls in the choir, and I am going to miss being in Treble Choir next year. Thank you so much for everything you have done! On behalf of the Year 11's, Tash Hollamby ENSEMBLE: Boys’ Chamber Choir Director: Andrew Barrett Accompanist: Annie Kwok Members: Adcock David Griffin Colin O’Brien Nathaniel Andrew Liam Hicks Sam Oakley Martin Bain Jacob Huang Garry Olds Spencer Baker Hurley Huish-­‐Bidgood Quinn Parton Bob Cameron Angus Hutson-­‐Hill Hamish Pawson Oliver Chen Rufus Lennon Timothy Taylor Lucas Ellis Jo Manning Kosta Tebyani Leon Galindo Thomas Marks Tom Whitelock Jacob Gillespie Louis McDonald Chris Williams Daniel Morris Jim Zatorski Anthony 70 Repertoire: National Anthems of Australia and New Zealand This Old Man Sail On All I Need is The Girl Java Jive Homeward Bound O, Holy Mother of God Performances: ANZAC Day Dawn Service Young Adelaide Sings Choral Eisteddfod Music Spectacular Choir and Strings Night Stage 2 ‘Ensemble Moderation’ Highlights: Once again in 2012 the Boys Chamber Choir proved to be one of the hardest working and consistent choirs of the Brighton community. Under the direction of Andrew Barrett and accompanist Annie Kwok, the choir consisted of students from all year levels with an abundance of fresh-­‐faced students willing to step up and take on the responsibility of an extra-­‐curricular ensemble. The performance calendar began with the choir’s second consecutive appearance at the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Brighton Jetty, a cold and early affair. The focus of the ensemble then shifted to the fast-­‐approaching Choral Eisteddfods in which the choir performed to contrasting pieces, the unaccompanied variations of the This Old Man and the smooth flow of Sail On. In preparation for the Eisteddfods the choir took part in Young Adelaide Sings, an annual concert held in Elder Hall showcasing any willing youth choirs in Adelaide. Here they performed Sail On and All I Need is The Girl, with which Year 11 student Jacob Whitelock made his conducting debut, leading the choir in simple ensemble choreography. Come the Choral Eisteddfods, the Boys Chamber Choir scored themselves a respectable Honourable Mention with the overall score of 90/100, an indication that this Open Male Choral section was a very high scoring division. The performance garnered positive feedback from the adjudicator and spectators of the Elder Hall venue, where the Boys Chamber would briefly appear again for the Music Centre Spectacular. However, the boys were invited to sing just one piece this time around – The Australian National Anthem. Four member of the choir utilised their position for Stage 2 Ensemble Performance, the incentive to hold a performance in Week 8 of Term 3 in The Hudson Room to other music students in order to give the four students the correct number of filmed performances appropriate for assessment. The conclusion of the Boys Chamber performance calendar arrived in early Term 4 at the annual Brighton Choir and Strings Night held in the school gym. Three pieces were performed – Java Jive, Homeward Bound and All I Need is The Girl (which once again featured Jacob Whitelock conducting), as the finale and climax of the evening. … By Jacob Whitelock 71 Ensemble: Senior Percussion Ensemble Director: Billy James Curtis Hall Year 12 Maddison Chandra Year 11 Charlotte Burton Year 11 Robert Parton Year 11 Luke Hebditch Year 11 James Brennan Year 11 Madisson Sims Year 10 Ralph Albregana Year 10 Performances 15th August Music Spectacular Elder Hall 28th August Percussion Showcase BPAC 13th September Final SACE Performance Exam Hudson Room The Brighton Secondary School Senior Percussion Ensemble has been one of five successful percussion ensembles during 2012. The ensemble directed by Billy James, rehearsed Tuesday and Thursday during lunchtimes. The aim of the ensemble was to promote a love of percussion music and experiment with a variety of genres and styles of both tuned and un-­‐
tuned percussion music. Highlights of the year included playing at the Brighton Secondary School Percussion Showcase in August and the Music Spectacular at Elder Hall. Percussion Ensemble Repertoire Four-­‐Way Split Murray Houllif Mancos Maxine Lefever Ceremonium Jared Spears Polyphonies Jared Spears The Winding River Tom O’Conner Smash D.A. Hopgood Elder Hall Cadence B.A. James ENSEMBLE: Junior Percussion Ensemble Director: Michael Gillard Repertoire: “Peter Gunn” by Henry Mancini and “Oye Como Va” by Tito Puente Ensemble: Ellena Comley, Thomas Harding, Samuel Harding, Jackie Langley, Gavin Lock, Isobel Lorton, Stephanie Parrish, Luca Saj, Tim Salt, Jordan Sims, Leon Tebyani, Justine Zatorski Performance: Percussion Showcase August 28th 2012 Focus The focus for the ensemble was to provide beginner/intermediate Percussion and Bass Guitar students with the opportunity to apply skills developed during lessons in a performing ensemble. This involved students developing the discipline of learning in an ensemble 72 environment and maintaining their individual parts within the group. Tuned Percussion, Un-­‐
tuned Percussion and Bass Guitar parts were provided and were designed to broaden and extend the scope of students’ learning and performing. ENSEMBLE: Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Andrew Dean 2012 Tour Conductors : Sue Asser, Cheryl Bentley and Billy James Members: B.S.S.O. [A.I. M.F. Sydney 2012] VIOLIN 1 Freya Davies-­‐ Ardill Lisa Drew Joseph Ellis Esther Gigger Chloe Taylor Kelsey Wagner Jane Burton Olivia Davies-­‐Ardill Ashleigh Macklin VIOLIN 2 Hurley Baker Mai Ly Irvine Kiera Turner Rosanna Lam Zoe Lee Sarah Lloyd Claire Sherrah Helen Piercy Mikaela Trout Madelyn Napier-­‐Traeger VIOLA Nadine Kay Stephanie Iannella Salome Demetrashvili Matthew Richardson Chloe Bremner Caitlin Chick Jordan Sims Sarah Picard CELLO Sonia Huang Harriet Davies Maddison Sims Phoebe Chilman Eleanor Pope Margaret Pope Isabel Mawby DOUBLE BASS Georgia Flinn* Henry Bullitis Samuel Harding Jacob Will FLUTE Kate Galbraith Emma Williams Lauren Carthew Emily Squires OBOE Charlotte Gillespie Kate Buckley CLARINET Sarah Hartley Katie Williams BASS CLARINET Emma Quigley SAXOPHONE Craig Bentley Cheryl Bentley Ashleigh Macklin BASSOON Christopher Buckley Rose Gillespie FRENCH HORN Gina Nott Natalie Williams Anthony Zatorski Chelsea-­‐Lee Bain TRUMPET Sean Helps* Shannon Pearce Marc Davis Louis Gillespie TROMBONE Kirsty Holt Rhys Williams Dylan Bentley TUBA Emily Legg PERCUSSION Robert Parton Madison Chandra Char lotte Burton Ralph Abregana PIANOFORTE David Adcock *old scholar 73 Repertoire: 1812 Overture Inner City Rhythms Galop from “Tivoli Dance” Waltz fromMasquerade Suite Stars and Stripes Forever P. Tchaikovsky M. Grandison G. Koehne A. Khatchaturian J. P. Sousa Pirates of the Caribbean K. Badelt Lord of the Dance R. Hardman Highlights from Wicked S. Schwartz Performances: Brighton Secondary 60th Anniversary Concert Brighton Performing Arts Centre 23rd May 2012 Chaplains’ Concert St. Peters Church, Glenelg 17th June 2012 Australian International Music Festival 2012 – Sydney 24th June – 1st July, • Festival Gala Opening Concert (Opening performing group) – Sydney Opera House • Adjudication Concert – City Recital Hall –Angel Place • Darling Harbour – open-­‐air public concert • Festival Command Performance – Sydney Town Hall Rehearsals held at St Andrews Cathedral and Kambala School. Music Spectacular, Elder Hall 28th August 2012 Year 12 Moderation Concert, Hudson Room, Brighton SIMC 21st October Highlights The Symphony Orchestra had a most rewarding year in 2012. The orchestra performed at a very high standard and showed outstanding musicianship as evident in the high profile concerts both here in Adelaide, and on stage at the Opera House and Sydney Town Hall. The BSSO has worked with international and Australian conductors this year, and its young players have quickly shown their attention to detail and willingness to adapt to the various situations. It has been a privilege to work with young players again this year and the results speak for themselves. Andrew Dean Conductor 74 Brighton Secondary Symphony Orchestra ENSEMBLE: Big Band 1 Director: Craig Bentley Members: Saxophones Trumpets James Baird Sam Hicks Carly Luderman Shannon Pearce Tom Marks Esther Gigger Mikaela Porter Louise Gillespie Ashleigh Macklin Chelsea Bain Trombones Rhythm Section Dylan Bentley David Adcock Kirsty Holt Jacob Whitelock Colin Griffin Chloe Taylor Emily Legg Brad Rankin Luke Hebditch Repertoire: • Selection of traditional swing charts • What a Wonderful World • Mack the Knife (vocal featuring Liam Andrews • Cut the Cake • Down to the Night Club • Dance to the Music • Higher Ground • Cobblestones Vocal charts with Rachael Leahcar • Perhaps, Pehaps, Perhaps • I’m Beginning to see the Light • It’s Only a Paper Moon • Mr Zoot Suit • Sway Performances: SACE Board Merit Ceremony School Assemblies Beachfront Hub Concert Music Spectacular Year 12 Ensemble Moderation Jazz Cabaret with Rachael Lehcar BSS 60 th Anniversary Dinner Highlights: Big Band 1 has had a very exciting and productive 2012. We kicked off the year early, playing our first gig at the SACE Board Merit Ceremony at Government House. We then set about our in-­‐depth study for the year “Funk” music. The opened the ears and minds of the students to a whole group of new bands from the era such as Tower of Power, Stevie 75 Wonder and the Average White Band. For the first time in many years Big Band 1 was in the program for the Elder Hall Spectacular concert. This was a great opportunity to showcase the bands versatility and musicianship with a ‘Funk’ piece ‘Down to the Nightclub’ and a beautiful ballad ‘What a Wonderful World’, which featured our Year 12 trumpet student Sam Hicks on flugal horn. In the middle of the year the opportunity to have Rachael Leahcar perform at this years jazz Cabaret eventuated. This meant a brand new set for the band of vocal charts was required so we could feature this beautiful voice. This was also the first opportunity for the music and school community to celebrate her success in ‘The Voice’ competition. A change of venue and a major “up scaling” of the event was required to accommodate the anticipated demand for tickets. We moved to Panasonic Room at the Morphettville Racetrack and began the very large task of planning such a large event. With the incredible support of all the music staff and Pam Parsons we staged a concert to remember. The staff and students of the Brighton Music Department entertained over 550 people for 4 hours with the evening climaxing with a set from Rachael and the Big Band. I’m sure this will stay in the minds of all that were lucky enough to attend. This evening was a fundraiser for Rachael’s two charities, the Royal Society for the Blind and Cure for Life and over $6000 was raised. The year concluded with a performance at the school’s 60th Diamond Anniversary Dinner. 2012 has been a very productive year for the band and I’m sure all the students involved will have fond memories of the year’s work. ENSEMBLE: Big Band 2 Director: Mark Cameron-­‐Smith Members: Alto Saxophones: James Tamblyn, Kaya Nicholls Tenor Saxophones: Quinn Huish-­‐Bidgood, Gillian Taylor, Mattius Steinhausser Baritone Saxophone: Jordan Sims Trumpets: Spencer Olds, Lucas Taylor, Marc Davis, Joel Morgan, Bailey Heading, Jim Morris Trombone: Natasha Hollamby, Katie Williams, Angus Cameron, Rhys Williams, Mae Napier-­‐
Traeger. Piano: Adele Zhou Guitar: Andoni Kapolos Bass: William Coote Drums: Madi Chandra Performances: Southern Jazz Club Various Assemblies Open Night Primary Schools Music Festival Jazz Cabaret 76 Highlights • The focus for the year was on producing tight ensemble playing and on developing several strong improvisers with view to graduation into Big Band 1 next year. • Since completing the auditions for 2012 we have noticed that the goals of development have been successful with some very strong auditions from BB2 players that have taken places from BB1 positions. The band will again need to rebuild the rhythm section as all players have moved on. The percussion/drum chairs are proving particularly difficult to fill. • The band will not participate in the Generations in Jazz band competition at Mount Gambier this coming year because of the European Tour. • The focus for the year will be on improvisation, jazz style/swing feel, and in particular sight-­‐reading. ENSEMBLE: School Concert Band Director: Andrew Barrett Members: Emma Quigley Kelsey Wagner Rebecca Adams Emma Williams Venus Lowe Emily Squires Kate Galbraith Ivana Osenk Kirsty Holt Lauren Carthew Louise Atherton Dylan Bentley Tom Marks Sarah Hartley Daniel Williams Emma Boschma Olga Rodionova Tash Hollamby Kaya Nichols Oliver Pawson Jacob Whitelock Phoebe Chilman Mattias Steinhauser Chris McDonald Michelle Lennon Matthiew Fricaudet Jacob Bain Jenny Liu Mikaela Porter Emily Legg Erin Simmons James Baird Jared McEvoy Charlotte Gillespie Sam Hicks William Coote Eliza Sard Spencer Olds Madison Chandra Kate Buckley Jessica McDonald Tim Lennon Rose Gillespie Alexandra James Maddison Sims Georgie Goddard Billy Preece Andoni Kapolos Chris Buckley Natalie Williams James Brennan Garry Huang Chelsea Bain Ralph Abregana Repertoire: Polka from Bartered Bride Kung Fu Fighting Flight of the Piasa Discovery 1492 Incantations Seal Lullaby Fandango (for Mallet Percussion) Performances: 60th Anniversary 77 Band Night Music Spectacular Year 12 Ensemble Moderation Highlights: Concert Band operated on a more developmental schedule in 2012, withdrawing from any competitive events in the year. Instead the band took part in the School’s 60th Anniversary Music Concert held in the BPAC in early Term 2, which featured old scholars who participated in the Concert Band in their years at Brighton. The band performed Polka from Bartered Bride and the nostalgically significant Kung Fu Fighting, previously performed two years prior in the Panda Pops at the Hilton. The next date on the calendar was the annual Band Night held in Spence Hall, where Flight of the Piasa, a grand American composition featuring many soloists, and Discovery 1492 in three movements were performed. The band featured as the opening act of the night before the year 8 band began the year level band performances. The Concert Band rehearsed once a week with extra sectional rehearsals occurring as the year progressed closer toward the Elder Hall Music Spectacular. Incantations, was the first of three pieces the Concert Band played. The two remaining pieces both featured soloists -­‐ a wind-­‐symphony transcription of Eric Whitacre’s Seal Lullaby featured Year 12 pianist Jenny Liu, and Fandango (for Mallet Percussion) featured Year 11 students Madison Chandra and Year 10 student Maddison Simms on respective marimbas. The Music Spectacular was a great success for students and staff involved. In 2013 the Senior Concert Band will once again enter in the Annual Band Festival. By Jacob Whitelock Brighton Secondary School SoundHouse Ensemble Name: SoundHouse. Director: Mark Cameron-­‐Smith Members: n/a Repertoire: Sibelius 110, Sibelius 201, Auralia/Musition, ACID, Groovy Music, Audacity, Garage Band, Band-­‐in-­‐a-­‐Box Highlights: The SoundHouse’s computers are now four-­‐to-­‐five years old since re-­‐launching in early 2008. As a consequence, the computers are becoming exceedingly slow and cases of reported faults are increasing. The functionality and productivity of the SoundHouse is slowly diminishing. Mark Cameron-­‐Smith has taken steps to remedy the situation. These include creating and testing several new disc images and upgrading the existing software. He has also been in continuous communication with the ICT staff to negotiate an upgrade of hardware. The upgrade was initially promised for mid-­‐2012. It has now been put back until mid-­‐2013. The upgrade has been promised to include ‘Intel Core i5’ processors and at least 8GB of RAM. The current software requirement of Sibelius and ACID is a recommendation of 4GB. It is anticipated that the upgrade will prevent the current problems from occurring again for several more years. 78 Sibelius continues to be the backbone of all SACE Stage 1 and 2 subjects – in particular for composing and arranging. All other year levels also use Sibelius almost exclusively for composing. The AVID software company took over Sibelius’ production early this year and the result has seen a complete change of staff and procedures. We are extremely lucky to have been proactive at the right time during the takeover. We have secured licenses for Sibelius in its current guise – version 7. It is unsure if we (or any of the SoundHouse Alliance (SHA) members) will continue to receive the benefits of membership that we have to date. In fact – communication with the SHA has reduced significantly. The leadership team in the Eastern states that once drove the SHA to bigger and better things, have all but moved on to other careers in the Music Industry. With the financial disaster and closure of Allans Music (one of the original founding partners and a large supporter of the SHA) there is almost no communication from the SHA and support has dwindled. Music Events/Concerts/Highlights of 2012 11/2/2012 ‘Carnevale’ held in Adelaide Showground featuring BSS ‘Rat Pack’ 12/2/2012 ‘Carnevale’ Official Opening at Adelaide Showground, J Kong representing BSS 14/2/2012 SACE Board Merit Ceremony at Government House (Big Band 1, CB, J Kong + Warren Eaton) 15/2/2012 Year 8 Information Evening, Tom Galindo 16/2/2012 SACE Merit Ceremony for 2011 Psychology students held at Central Office, Tom Marks, Chris Buckley and Sarah Hartley 21/2/2011 Year 8 Music Parents Information Night Performers: Yr 8 Hamish Hutson-­‐Hill, Tom Yr10 Phoebe Chilman and Lauren Yr 11 Bob Parton Yr 12 Collin Griffin 22/2/2011 Noarlunga Lions Club meeting, Combined Choir, ‘Rat Pack’, Anthony Zatorski and the Combined Choir 23/2/2012 Prime Minister Julia Gillard visiting BSS, Combined Choir and ‘Rat Pack’ 27/2/2012 BSS Governing Council Annual General Meeting, Anthony Zatorski and Matthew Richardson 28/2/2012 Salotto Musicale at Marche Club, Clarinet Ensemble and Tong Zhang 1/3/2012 Student Leadership & Recognition Assembly for Middle School: Big Band 1, Advance Australia Fair Martin Oakley and Lucas Taylor, clarinet solo Georgia Trabilsie 1/3/2012 Student Leadership & Recognition Assembly for Senior School: Big Band 1, Advance Australia Fair Chloe Bremner and Jacob Whitelock, Nathaniel O’Brien 3/3/2012 Choral Workshop, Chamber Girls Choir Annie Kwok, Andrew Barrett and Ruth Bormann 14/3/2012 Recitals Australia Lunch Hour Concert Ruth Bormann and Jeff Kong, Schumann and Faure 19/3/2012 Harmony Day 2/3/2012 ‘Piano Chicks’ and BSS Year 9/11 Girls at Promethean 9/3/2012 ‘Piano Chicks’ and BSS 9/11 Girls at Highway Function Centre 18/3/2012 ‘Piano Chicks’ and BSS girls at Promethean 31/3/2012 ASME Conference 2/4/2012 Solo Performance for Stage 2 Students at Hudson Room Term 1 (During school vacation) 2012 Brass Championship – Emily Legg and Colin Griffin 79 Term 2 25/4/2012 ANZAC Day Service at Brighton Jetty Road, BSS Boy’s Choir directed by Andrew Barrett, the recording of the Dawn Service Hymns provided by Jeff Kong is included in Holdfast Bay Council website 30/4/2012 Music Centres Reception at Government House, JK, CB and representatives from Year 9 to Year 12 – Year 9 Matthew Richardson & Eleanor Pope, Year 10 Dylan Bentley & Rebecca Adams, Year 11 Chloe Bremner &David Adcock, Year 12 Emma Williams & Collin Griffin. Student Representative Sam Hicks and Olga, Shai Martin – Dux of Music 2012. Liz Lowe – Chair of MSG, Regional Director Michele Spencer 9/5/2012 BSS Open Day – Big Band 2, Year 8 Buskers 10/5/2012 Marion Church of Christ ‘Music for Friendship Club’ concert 1.30pm to 2.15pm, Anthony Zatorski, Georgia Trabilsie, Chris Beaty and Amy Sharrad 11/5/2012 ‘Concert for Holdfast College for Seniors’ at St Andrew by the Sea Church– Year 12s Oliver Pawson, Collin Griffin, Masie Brown and Year 9 Emma Feagan 18/5/2012 Rusty Sticks in Hudson Room for Year 8 students 23/5/2012 Brighton Secondary School 60th Anniversary Concert at BPAC – Trevor Tao, Becky Blake, Australian Army Band, BSS Symphony Orchestra (1812 Overture), Rusty Sticks (all old scholars), BSS Concert Band (joint by old scholars) 27/5/2012 ‘Young Adelaide Sings’ Girls and Boys Chamber Choir at Elder Hall 30/5/2012 Lunch Hour Concert at Flinders University library – Year 12s Anthony Zatorski, Kate Galthway, Freya Ardle-­‐Davies and Jo Ellis, Year 11s Jayden Rowell, Spencer Olds, and Tom Marks, Year 10 Dylan Bentley, Sui Chao and Chris Buckley, Year 8 Angus Cameron 30/5/2012 Access in Asia – BSS BPAC, Chris Liu playing Chinese Music and joined by Sui Chao playing La Traviata in the Foyer, in the main celebration Sui Chao played Celebration Music from China 1/6/2012 Adelaide University Music Ed students at Brighton Secondary School 5/6/2012 Instructional Rounds – The inner South Secondary Schools (Brighton Secondary School, Pasadena High School, Blackwood High School, Hamilton Secondary College, Seaview High School, Urrbrae High School, Unley High School, Australian Science & Maths School, Mitcham girls High School) discovered a process for school improvement called “Instructional Rounds” based on the work of Richard Elmore and colleagues. Two group of principals visited BSS on 5/6/2012 to observe the Year 9/10 Choir singing Va Pensiero and ‘Didn’t My Lord Delivered Daniel’ 7/6/2012 Italian National Day at Fogola Fulan Centre, Australian and Italian National Anthem – played by Brass Band, Brass Ensemble playing Trumpet Voluntary Jerimiah Clark, ‘La Danza’ and ‘Largo al factotum’ by Rossini performed by Chris Buckley, Sui Chao and Anthony Zatorski, Tempo di Minuetto by Pugnani and ‘Intermezzo’ by Mascagni performed by Carolyn Lam, O Nata Lux performed by Concert Choir and Va Pensiero performed by Combined Choir in the main hall. Rat Pack played 35 minutes at the Foyer to welcome official guests including the Premier, Leader of the Opposition, Minister of Education and Ambassadors of Greece, Belgium and France 12/6/2012 Music for Birthday, Hamish Hutson-­‐Hill and Liam Andrews 12/6/2012 Music Support Group meeting, Sonia Huang + JK playing Faure 13/6/2012 Adelaide Choral Eisteddfod AK, AB 14/6/2012 Adelaide Choral Eisteddfod AK, AB 17/6/2012 Chaplain’s Concert at Glenelg St Peter’s Church, BSS Orchestra and BSS Sinfonia AD, JF, CB + JK 24/6/2012 BSSO Sydney International Music Festival 80 Term 3 22/7/2012 Hong Kong’s Children’s Symphony Orchestra Concert at Elder Hall, Sinfonia + JK to attend 24/7/2012 Brighton Secondary School Band Night, Spence Hall – Year Level Bands + all music staff 26/7/2011 Hakua Japanese visit, Advance Australian and Japanese National Anthem – Rat Pack, Year 8 Boys +JK 28/7/2012 GALA Fundraising Performance for the Women and Children’s Hospital Foundation – BSS Combined Choir/BSS Concert Choir, JK, AK and AB 30/7/2012 Choral Workshop at St Stephens with Adelaide Male Chorus – Jerusalem and Hallelujah 1/8/2012 Sara Andreacchio, a pianist from Bologna, Italy gave a concert for Year 8 SIMC 3/8/2012 BSS Hub Band and Year 10 Band Workshop at BPAC, CB, AB, CB + JK 5/8/2012 Recital at 7 Davenport Tce, Hilton, Jonathon Kirby, Sonya Huang and Chao Sui 6/8/2012 Adelaide Music Club, Jeff Kong, Ruth Bormann, Ian Vayne, Anthony Zatorski, Liam Andrews, Spencer Olds, Angus Cameron and Jayden Rowell 8/8/2012 Toyodai School Visit, Year 8 Boys Choir performed Japanese National Anthem + Jerusalem 9/8/2012 SALA Exhibition at BPAC, Quartet – Rosanna Lam, Phoebe Chilman, Matthew Richardson and Nadine Kay 10/8/2012 SALA Exhibition in Jetty Road – Lisa Drew and Hurley Baker playing SACE Repertoire on violin 12/8/2012 Choral Workshop for BSS Old Scholars and Adelaide Male Chorus 13/8/2012 Adelaide Eisteddfod -­‐ Flute 18 Years and Under – 3rd Prize Kate Galbraith 15/8/2012 BSS Spectacular Concert in Elder Hall, major ensembles of BSS, Old Scholar Choir, Adelaide Male Chorus, Trombonist Peter Moore and Mark Oakley (all music staff) 15/8/2012 Adelaide Eisteddfod – Recorder Grade Six – First prize Maisie Brown, Most Promising Recorder Player Award – Maisie Brown 17/8/2012 The Voice -­‐ Concert David De Vito and Anthony Zatorski at Adelaide Town Hall 21/8/2012 BSS Second Round SIMC Audition JK + CB 22/8/2012 2nd Summative Examinations for Performance Special Study and Ensemble Performance 23/8/2012 Second Assessment Type Two for Solo Performance 24/8/2012 Alliance Francaise CD Launch at Elder Hall – J Kong 25/8/2012 Noarlunga Morphettvale Lions Club Concert – Rat Pack + JK 28/8/2012 Percussion Showcase at BSS 30/8/2012 BSS Assembly at BPAC, Rachel Shearer Bag Pipe 30/8/2012 SACE Solo Performance and Performance Special Study Bench Marking, JK, AB + AK 3/9/2012 Stage 2 Solo Performance and Performance Special Study catch up exams 3/9/2012 Vocal Master Class at Bishop Hall, Anthony Zatorski, Ella Forest, Alice Willemson & J Kong 4/9/2012 Primary Schools Music Festival – Anthony Zatorski and Jeff Kong 5/9/2012 Primary Schools Music Festival – Eliza Sard, Big Band Two 6/9/2012 Primary Schools Music Festival – Chloe Bremner, Big Band One 7/9/2012 Primary Schools Music Festival – Leah Harford 8/9/2012 Primary Schools Music Festival (Matinee) – Ratpack, Hamish Hutson-­‐Hills and Jeff Kong 8/9/2012 Primary Schools Music Festival – Deano and the Supremos 14/9/2012 Primary Schools Music Festival – Chris Liu and Jeff Kong 81 15/9/2012 Le Marche Club Italian Migration Exhibition, Minister of Education opening, Hamish Hutson-­‐Hills 16/9/2012 Bay City Run – Rat Pack, Jayden Rowell, Jane Burford and Jeff Kong at Wigley Reserve, Bob Parton + Minda on Piano Truck 16/9/2012 Liedertafel Concert at German Club – Sonia Huang (Faure – Elergy and Scherzo by Van Geon) Chris Buckley (Weber Concertino) and Viva Sui Chao (La Traviatta) + JK 16/9/2012 ADYO at Elder Hall 6.30pm, Freya Ardle Davies, Katie Williams and Kelsey Wagner 18/9/2012 SACE Stage 2 Practical Examinations 19/9/2012 SACE Stage 2 Practical Examinations 20/9/2012 SACE Stage 2 Practical Examinations 21/9/2012 Farewell George Baldock, Chris Beaty and Angus Cameron presented Jerusalem Term 3 (During school vacation) 24/9/2012 Adelaide University Audition for music students 2013, Andrew Barrett 25/9/2012 Woodwind Master Class at Adelaide University Pip Weston and Chris Buckley 26/9/2012 Chris Beaty, Angus Cameron, Leah Harford, Roan Johnson, Amy Sherrah, Kaitlyn McKenzie and Eliza Sard dress rehearsal at Nexus Centre, University of South Australia 28/9/2012 Leah Harford, Roan Johnson, Amy Sherrah, Kaitlyn McKenzie and Eliza Sard sang at Nexus Centre, University of South Australia 2/10/2012 Annie Kwok + Paul Jarman Choral Workshop with Concert Choir, BSS Boys + Girls Chamber Choirs with Birralee Voices Term 4 18/10/2012 Anthony Zatorski and Sam Hicks playing for BSS Staff Morning Tea 19/10/2012 Jazz Cabaret featuring Rachael Leahcar at Glenelg Function Club, Big Band 1 and 2, Ratpack and Soloists 22/10/2012 Interviewing Bob Farrow, formal principal of Brighton High School at Conference Room for PLP, Salome and Jayden Rowell 23/10/2012 BSS Girls Chamber Choir + A Kwok performing at Adelaide Convention Centre for Council for the Age 23/10/2012 New Music Concert, Andrew Dean, Andrew Barrett, Craig Bentley, Mark Cameron-­‐Smith and Annie Kwok 24/10/2012 Valedictory & Presentation at Adelaide Convention Centre, Violin duo-­‐Freya Davies-­‐Ardill & Jo Ellis, BSS Yr 12 Brass Ensemble, Year 12 Singers, Anthony Zatorski, Sam Hicks and Flute Duo – Emma Williams & Kate Galbraith 26/10/2012 Education Leader’s Conference at Intercontinental Hotel, Rat Pack + J Kong 26/10/2012 DisabiliTEA at Minda Inc, Annie Kwok + Anthony Zatorski, Liam Andrews, Jayden Rowell, Angus Cameron, Jacob Lockwhite 27/10/2012 AMEB Violin Exams Kelsey Wagner + Annie Kwok 27/10/2012 Migration Museum Fundraising Dinner at Ming’s Palace, Viva Chao Sui + Jeff Kong 6/11/2012 Music Support Group Recruit Concert 5:30 to 6:30pm at BPAC 6/11/2012 Annual Strings and Choir Evening at BSS Gymnasium 10/11/2012 Brighton Secondary School 60th Gala Dinner BB1, BB2 and BSS Staff Band 13/11/2012 BSS Annual Volunteer Luncheon, guitar music performed by Travis Collins 15/11/2012nYear 9 Band – Charities and Recognition Assembly 18/11/2012 SA Government House Open Day, ‘RatPack’, Anthony Zatorsky, Jayden Rowell, Chris Beaty, Eliza Sard, Roan 23/11/2012 Chinese Language Award at St Peter’s College – Jeffrey Kong and Chao Sui 24/11/2012 Flinders Medical Centre Childcare Centre birthday celebration – Jayden Rowell 82 25/11/2012 Roger Woodward Piano Recital at Adelaide Town Hall for Rotmac – Jeff + 29 students 25/11/2012 Alan Reid’s Function at Hawthorn Bowling Club in the presence of Kevin Scarce, Katie Williams, Sarah Hartley, Esther Gigger, Tom Marks and Spencer Olds 30/11/2012 (Afternoon Concert) Holdfast Bay Mayoral Garden Party at Minda Inc, Year 8 Band + soloists 1/12/2012 ‘Beyond Beltana’ Book Launch at Mitcham Cultural Village, 103 Princess Rd, Mitcham, Angus Cameron Hamish Hudson-­‐Hills and Travis Collins 2/12/2012 Liedertafel Concert in North Adelaide Christ Church, David Adcock, Lauren Carthew & J Kong 4/12/2012 Primary School Concert – Sinfonia, Roland Dankbaar and Judith Fletcher 4/12/2012 Interviewing Nancy Schupelius – Jo Ellis and Tom Gallindo 4/12/2012 Adelaide University Single study interview – Jo Ellis and J Kong 5/12/2012 IES Stake Holders End of Year Event at Adelaide Boat House, Viva Chao Sui, Nathaniel O’Brien and RatPack 7/12/2012 Anglicare Christmas Celebration for the Volunteers, Chloe Bremner, David Adcock, Jayden Rowell, Emily Squires, Lauren Squires and J Kong 10/12/2012 Carols and Lessons Service at St Peter Cathedral, Concert Choir, Boys and Girls Chamber Choirs, Combined Choirs and Adelaide Male Chorus, Readers: Kevin Scarce, Liz Scarce, Orietta Borgia, OO, JK, Michele Spencer, Greg Wiese, Ken Rollond, Liz Olds 12/12/2011 Legacy Widow’s Club Christmas gathering, Year 8 Special Interest Music students, Annie Kwok, Andrew Barrett and Jeff Kong The Legacy Widow’s Christmas Gathering was a very special event. The program includes: Over the Rainbow – Celine Bad Penny Blues Danny Boy Rondo Alla Turca Francesca Olds – own composition November Blues Amen Caro Mio Ben Rose Swing and Swang All I have to do is dream Al’s Café Combined item – We’ll Meet Again 3 Carols J Kong played Variations on Advance Australia Fair 16/12/2012 AMEB Showcase and Award Ceremony at Elder Hall – Kate Buckley SPECIAL AWARD AND SCHOLARSHIP AMEB 4th Grade Oboe Award -­‐ Kate Buckley Wyatt Foundation Music Scholarship Freya Davies-­‐Ardill Jayden Rowell Shannon Pearce 83 Piano Scholarship (Wyatt Foundation) Rebecca Adams Choral Eisteddfod Results 2012: Open Choral: Concert Choir, 2nd Place Open Choral: Treble Choir, 3rd Place 2012 Outstanding SACE Board Results Samuel Robert Hicks -­‐ Don Maynard Award, Dux of Music in South Australia Performance Special Study Samuel Robert Hicks Ensemble Performance Samuel Hicks Music in Context Freya Davies-­‐Ardill, she was the only student in SA gaining this award Musicianship Samuel Robert Hicks City of Adelaide Eisteddfod 2012 Flute Section: Kate Galbraith 16 years and under Michaela Porter Grade 2 – 2nd Place Orchestral Excerpts – 1st Place Kaya Nicholls 6th Grade Flute Solo – 3rd Place Orchestral Excerpts – 2nd Place Honourable Mention in the Carolyn White Memorial Scholarship Awarded the AMEB Sixth Grade Flute Prize Kate Buckley Piccolo Solo – 2nd Place Emily Squires Piccolo Section – 3rd place 14 and under – 3rd place Michelle Lennon Oboe/ Bassoon Grade 4 + 1st Place Tom Marks 16 years and under -­‐ 3rd place 84 0:@C<G!,:CH><L!
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