Music Festivals

 

On Tuesday, Trike Theatre hosted enthusiastic jazz fans (parents and community members) for a wonderful night of music.  Five Jazz combos and two Big Bands wowed the audience with their energy and musicianship. It was particularly wonderful to see so many Year 7 students on stage, boldly soloing where no one has soloed before.  It can take a lot of encouragement and energy to build the confidence of young musicians. Congratulations to Dijon Summers for his expert teaching and nurturing of these young students. Thank you to our IMSS staff, Chris Booth, Kevin Ferguson, Jeremy Peet, Anna Person and Benn Hodgkin, for their fabulous instrumental teaching of these students.  Additionally, thank you to Benn Hodgkin for his brilliant work with the Senior Big Band - this ensemble (as well as our combos) will perform in the WA Jazz Festival over the weekend.  We are confident that they are going to do brilliantly.

Special mention to Xavier (Year 11). Over the course of last semester, Xavier attended a number of additional bands to assist our younger players. His presence and mentorship have really made a huge difference for some of our less experienced musicians.

Thank you to Shahna Gallagher, who worked  with both the Cert III Music Industry and Cert II Creative Industries to produce a professional standard of stage management, sound and lighting. This concert ran like a well-tuned (excuse the pun) clock. Lastly, Bravo to Dijon Summers for his organisation of this performance - this concert was really wonderful.