The Ignatian - December 2016 Vol 26 December 2017 Vol 28

Performing Arts Music Left An integral part of Riverview's musical success for 13 years, Mr Dev Gopalasamy receives a well-deserved standing ovation There have been a number of major concerts in the second half of this year. Riverview in Concert in late Term 2 featured all our senior school ensembles, and the Chapel Concert in Term 3 featured the College Orchestra, the Riverview Big Band, the Ignatian Choir, the Chamber Strings, the Saxophone Quartet, the Regis Choir, the Blue Notes (Tenor and Bass Choir) and some senior students who performed as soloists. The outstanding HSC Concert in Term 3 featured all our Year 12 HSC music students. The Riverview Big Band performed admirably at the Manly Jazz Festival over the Term 3 break, performing to a large and enthusiastic audience. At the Indian Bazaar earlier this term, we provided non-stop music with our ensembles at two performance spaces from 10am to 4pm. Over 200 students performed at the Solo Recital Night this term. There were seven concerts run simultaneously at seven different venues around the College on that night. Congratulations are in order to all staff and students involved for providing a very enjoyable night of music. Another very 2 6 | I G N ATI A N | D EC E M B E R 2 0 1 7 successful evening was the Years 9 and 10 Elective Music concert. The Regis Music Activities Concert on 21 November at the Ramsay Hall showcased the great work being done at Regis and was a great achievement for Kate Moore and the musicians at Regis. This year we produced four CDs and two DVDs of student work. The following are still available from the Music Office should you wish to purchase them: The Riverview Big Band Jazz CD, The Chapel Concert CD and DVD, and the compilation double CD of music highlights from 2006 to 2017 featuring the Orchestras, Choirs and Rock ensembles from this period. Congratulations are in order to Rhys Hope, Hugh Joe Vandersee and James Priest, who were nominated for the 2018 Encore Concert at the Opera House. This concert showcases the very best of HSC music students in the area of performance, and Riverview receives music nominations every year for this prestigious event. Congratulations to all ensembles who won at eisteddfods this year. Of note are the following: ⁄ ⁄ Riverview Big Band - First Place ⁄ ⁄ Intermediate Strings – Second Place ⁄ ⁄ Chamber Strings – Second Place ⁄ ⁄ Regis Percussion – Second Place ⁄ ⁄ Senior Percussion Ensemble – Highly Commended ⁄ ⁄ Saxophone Quartet – Highly Commended ⁄ ⁄ Intermediate Concert Band – Silver Award ⁄ ⁄ Intermediate Stage Band – Silver Award Sadly, this will be my last year at the College. We have the finest music team at Riverview, a team of 44 highly-talented individuals who work zealously to achieve the highest standards possible. I would like to thank this wonderful music team for their goodwill, good humour and friendship over the last thirteen years. I leave with very fond memories of the concerts, productions, students and staff. D E V G O PA L A SA M Y, HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS

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