Music in Middle School

In the April holidays 57 musicians from Scotch participated in the Middle School Music Tour. Members of the Scotch Youth Voices, the Middle School Guitar Ensemble and the Middle School Chamber Musicians were involved in a series of rehearsals and performances over a three day period under the baton of Ms Jennifer Sullivan. For many of the boys this was their first music tour and their first performance in a professional music setting. The boys performed some of the greatest musical hits from the well-known group The Beatles. The focus of this tour was to encourage boys to be innovative (try something new), improve their musical skills and explore their creative potential.

The initial performance of the tour was held on the Wetlands Stage in the Perth Cultural Centre, and was the premier event of the KickstART Festival of WA. This event was part of the official state launch of National Youth Week for 2015. The boys performed a 25 minute set and were watched by an enthralled audience, which included the Minister for Youth, the Executive Director of Propel Youth Arts and the Manager for the Department of Communities.

The following day the boys performed at the Fairbridge Festival with special guest and festival patron Mr Andrew Winton. This festival is a critically acclaimed event and a major feature of the WA cultural calendar with many well-known national and international acts making it a part of their touring schedule. The boys were very pleased to share the stage with Andrew whom they had learned much from during their workshops with him leading up to the tour. After their set was over the boys had the opportunity to explore the festival and experience the diverse range of sounds and sights that the festival has to offer.

Mrs Jennifer Sullivan

Middle School Music Coordinator