Team spirit at the primary arts festivals
Many hands make art work
To call the Junior School and Preparatory School arts festivals a team effort is no idle claim – every student was involved in the spectacle of sights and sounds that made students “rock stars for the night”.
At the Junior School, for example, at least two art works were on display from every boy in the School, and in some cases several more.
The Prep School, meanwhile, continued the tradition of ending its musical concert with a flourish featuring a combined item for all students in Years 3 to 6.
This year it was An Ode to the Preteens of Prep, a medley of pop and rock songs from the late 1990s and early 2000s arranged by a composition student from the Sydney Conservatorium.
“The songs chosen were intended to speak to the often-daunting emotional shift made in the latter years of primary school,” said Prep School Director of Music, Mr Spencer Darby.
“The collective effort was nothing short of miraculous. In just six weeks, the music team managed to teach the vocal part to all the students.
“This enormous task was ably assisted by the hard work of the instrumental teachers Ms Homeh (bass/double bass), Mr Rocco (guitar), Mrs Swanton (piano), and Mr Wallis (percussion), who provided professional accompaniment to give the students a genuine chance to be rock stars for the night.”
The concert also featured the Percussion Ensemble, String Quartet, Trinity Singers, Prep Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Rock Band, Cello Ensemble, Concert Band, and a solo by Year 6 violinist Cayden Tsang.
His performance of White Cockatoo Spirit Dance by Ross Edwards included a multimedia presentation, which was made possible by the efforts of the Art team and Kindergarten teachers.
Mr Darby praised Cayden’s leadership and collaboration in bringing the piece to life, saying: “He displayed extremely mature artistic and musical leadership.”
Head of Junior School Mr Mark Dunn said the festival featured an “extraordinary quality and diversity” of art pieces.
“The musical performances by our groups were very impressive, showcasing considerable talent and teamwork.
“The illuminated scarecrows greeted all who enjoyed a wander through the Green Patch on a gorgeous evening.
“The evening showcased Trinity’s commitment to providing opportunities that foster authentic artistic expression, application and collaboration, essential components of a young man’s growing mind, body and spirit.”
Visual Arts teacher, Ms Belinda Nikolov, lauded the “hard work and creative enthusiasm” the boys put into their works.
This article previously appeared in the December 2024 edition of Trinity News which you can view on our online digital bookshelf.
