B A DOUBLE GOLD FOR AVONDALE MUSICIANS
Years of hard work is leading to the sweet sound of success for Avondale College musicians, whose String Ensemble and Big Band both won Gold awards at the prestigious Auckland-wide KBB Music festival. Avondale’s String Ensemble (tutored by David Snelling and led by Genevieve Tang) not only won a Gold award, but they were one of only four chamber orchestras invited to play at the exclusive Gala Concert at the conclusion of the KBB festival. “It’s the culmination of years of work,” says Director of Music Mr Mathew Stenbo. He notes the combination of students coming through the College’s Performing Arts Academy, the dedication of the tutors and the hard work of the students as key factors in their success. “To be standing alongside the best chamber orchestras from all the schools is wonderful recognition.” Avondale College’s Head of Jazz, Michael Robinson, also attributes his students’ success to their passion for music combined with hard work and commitment over many years. “The majority of our senior Big Band students have come through the College’s jazz programme or Performing Arts Academy and have taken part in numerous cocurricular opportunities,” he says. Next on the Music Department’s calendar is the final of the Stand Up Stand Out competition which takes place this Friday at the Vodafone Events Centre. (See page 2 for more details.)
TERM 3 WEEK 5 24 August 2016
A SILVER OLYMPIC MEDAL: CONGRATULATIONS, NIALL!
Avondale College is so proud of former student Niall Williams who won a silver Olympic medal with the New Zealand women’s Sevens team in Rio... The Sevens players will now share their Olympic experiences on a national tour to inspire young rugby players. The tour will see the Olympian Sevens players visiting schools, rugby clubs and girls’ rugby tournaments across seven New Zealand towns and cities. The team will also feature on one of the NZ Post’s special commemorative stamps... Check them out here! Click on the stamp to view more
Niall was one of five Avondale College Olympians - see more on Page 3
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