An amazing night of music filled Centenary Hall last Thursday night! The evening featured our leading large ensembles – Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, Chamber Strings and the Combined Prep Choir – in addition to several chamber ensembles – Jazz Combo, Percussion Ensemble and a String Duet.

With music including hits from the Swing Era through to folk songs, recent works by Australian composers and large scale symphonic and choral works, the night featured a level of musicianship rarely seen at school level. Prior to the finale, our extensive and talented 2014 Year 12 cohort were warmly thanked by Dr Mulford and Mr Scott. Mr Scott urged the boys to continue to enrich their lives with music –  “Music reminds us that there is definitely beauty in the world even in times when ugliness seems to take the lead”.

To read Mr Scott’s address, please click here.

The night concluded with a standing ovation and a special surprise encore featuring our Senior Prefect Kevin Stathis (12/JN) singing Remember the Old School Yard.

Our thanks go to all boys, staff and parents for their commitment and support of music education at Newington College.

Newington College Music Staff