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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. 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.

Music Academy Goals

  • To scaffold the learning and performance opportunities for each individual and ensemble within The Music Academy program
  • To develop musicians who are independent, reflective and life-long learners
  • To advocate for a quality music education for all
  • To strengthen the opportunities offered by The Music Academy through the development of strategic partnerships and alliances
  • To build a caring, inclusive and nurturing music community
  • To provide the highest calibre staff, focused on reflective practice and professional learning
  • To deliver broad, innovative and high-quality musical experiences for CGGS students and members of the community
  • To celebrate and communicate our history and tradition of music at CGGS

Music Academy Overview

Weekly Ensemble & Class Schedule

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Monday

ENSEMBLE/CLASSSTAFFLOCATIONTIME
Holland String OrchestraMr Tim Wickham & Ms Lim HurHenson Family Recital Room7.30am – 8.40am
Clarinet EnsembleMr Stephen RabeMC17.30am - 8.40am
Music Theory Class - Senior SchoolMs Lilian HathornMC27.55am – 8.40am
Les Petits ChanteursMrs Sara DavidJunior School Music Room8.00am – 8.40am
Resound HandbellsMs Lim HurMC612.35pm – 1.20pm
Rock and Pop EnsemblesMr Grant SimpsonMusic Centre12.35pm – 1.20pm
Composition Class (Week B)Mr Tim NormanMC 612.35pm - 1.20pm
Kavanagh String QuartetMs Rowan Harvey-MartinJunior School Music Room1.20pm – 1.50pm
Crash ’n’ BoomMrs Sara DavidJunior School Music Room1.20pm – 1.50pm
Grey Street Stage BandMr Stephen Rabe & Ms Lim HurMC33.30pm - 4.30pm
Gabriel SingersMs Sonia ConnorHenson Family Recital Room3.30pm - 5.00pm

Tuesday

ENSEMBLE/CLASSSTAFFLOCATIONTIME
Adelaide Avenue Jazz BandMr Stephen Rabe & Ms Lim HurMC37.20am – 8.40am
Sutherland Chamber OrchestraMs Rowan Harvey-MartinHenson Family Recital Room7.30am – 8.40am
Kain Guitar EnsembleMr Minh Le HoangMC67.30am – 8.30am
Cora da CameraMs Jade McFaulJunior School Hall7.30am – 8.40am
CantantesMs Sonia ConnorJunior School Hall8.00am – 8.40am
MinisingersMrs Sara DavidJunior School Music Room8.00am – 8.40am
Emily QuartetMs Rowan Harvey-MartinMC812.35pm – 1.20pm
K.T Percussion EnsembleMs Veronica BaileyMC312.35pm – 1.20pm
Keyboard EnsemblesMs Lilian Hathorn & Ms Lim HurHenson Family Recital Room12.35pm – 1.20pm
Saxophone EnsembleMr Stephen RabeMC212.35pm – 1.20pm
Hit It! Percussion EnsembleMrs Wyana O'KeeffeJunior School Music Room1.20pm - 1.50pm
Music Theory - Senior SchoolMs Lilian HathornMC23.30pm - 4.15pm
Community ChoirMs Sonia ConnorHenson Family Recital Room5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wednesday

ENSEMBLE/CLASSSTAFFLOCATIONTIME
Empire Concert BandMr Justin LingardSenior School Hall7.20am – 8.40am
Bella Voce Chapel ChoirMr Joel Copeland & Ms Lim HurHenson Family Recital Room7.30am – 8.40am
Alma String OrchestraMs Rowan Harvey-Martin & Mrs Sara DavidJunior School Hall7.30am – 8.40am
Jazz EnsembleMr Joel CopelandRecording Studio12.35pm – 1.20pm
Flute EnsembleMs Rebecca TimoneyMC212.35pm – 1.20pm
Underwood Percussion EnsembleMs Veronica BaileyMC312.35pm – 1.20pm
Theory - Junior SchoolMs Lilian HathornJunior School Music Room1.20pm – 1.50pm
Spicy ChimersMs Lim HurJunior School Music Room1.20pm - 1.50pm
Strike! HandbellsMs Lim HurMC63.30pm – 4.30pm
Audio ProductionMr Grant SimpsonRecording Studio3.30pm – 4.30pm

Thursday

ENSEMBLE/CLASSSTAFFLOCATION
Williams Guitar EnsembleMr John CouchMC67.30am – 8.30am
Holst Concert BandMr Tim Norman & Ms Wyana O'KeeffeSenior School Hall7.30am – 8.40am
CelticMrs Sara DavidJunior School Hall7.30am – 8.40am
Gabriel QuartetMs Rowan Harvey-MartinHenson Family Recital Room7.30am – 8.40am
Performance Class
(Fortnightly - Day 9)		Ms Lillian HathornChapel12.35pm - 1.20pm
Wind QuintetMr Stephen RabeMC212.35pm – 1.20pm
Canto BellsMs Lim HurMC612.35pm – 1.20pm
Glanville Hicks Symphony OrchestraMrs Rowan Harvey-Martin & Mr Stephen RabeSenior School Hall3.30pm – 5.00pm
Composition Class (Week A)Mr Tim NormanMC63.30pm - 4.30pm

Friday

ENSEMBLE/CLASSSTAFFLOCATIONTIME
ChoraleMs Sonia Connor & Ms Lim Hur Henson Family Recital Room7.30am – 8.40am
Bandicoot Concert BandMrs Wyana O'Keeffe & Mrs Sara DavidJunior School Hall7.30am – 8.40am
Beginner Instrumental Program (BIP)Mr Justin LingardMusic Centre7.30am – 8.30am
Schaupp Guitar EnsembleMr John CouchJunior School Music Room8.00am – 8.40am
The DecibellesMs Jenny SawerHenson Family Recital Room12.35pm – 1.20pm
Keyboard Ensembles & Piano QuartetMs Lim HurMusic Centre12.35pm - 1.15pm
Brass EnsembleMr Justin LingardMC312.35pm – 1.20pm
Coro da CameraMs Jade McFaulJunior School Music Room1.20pm – 1.50pm