Acknowledgements
Chiara Kingwell
Director of Music
Haylie Ecker
President, Friends of Music
Jai Rodrigues
Captain of Music
Tahlia Denn
Music Administration Assistant
Cassandra Podbury
Music Librarian
Mitchel Tinsley
Audio Technician
Isaac Davies
Videographer/Photographer
Emily Crane
Lighting Technician
Jozef Grech
Technical and Stage Support
James Chapman
Chiara Kingwell
John McPherson
Oliver Taylor
Ensemble Directors
Stephanie Balfour
Daniel Mangan
Rachel Scott
Music Staff
Luke Annear
William Wu
Master of Ceremonies
Soloists’ Instrumental Teachers
Friends of Music
Special thanks to
Doug Hounslow
Bonnie Stewart
Justin Sudmeyer
Tom Telford
MLC Café staff
MLC Property Services
CCGS Property Services
Welcome
Welcome to Soli ‘24, a culmination performance for our Year 12 soloists.
This evening, 17 soloists will grace the stage; each performance, a reflection of their personalities and artistic tastes. Tonight, we are witness to a wide range of styles and genres of music. From Mozart and Vivaldi to Louis Armstrong and Dire Straits, each student will showcase their talents alongside their ensemble members. With over 100 students performing either as soloists, or ensemble members, this is very much a collective effort.
I express my gratitude to all accompanying ensemble members and Directors whose collaborative efforts have given a foundation in which our soloists can shine. Thank you for the hours of rehearsal you have put in to give our Year 12 students a performance they will remember for life.
A heartfelt acknowledgment must be given to our devoted educators, whose guidance has paved the way for these talented musicians to hone their skill and musicality for this prestigious performance. Their dedication and mentorship have played an integral role in shaping the artists before you.
Thank you to our Friends of Music who continue to support the Music Department — your support is invaluable.
Tonight is a moment of reflection and celebration as we farewell our Year 12 performers. Year 12s, thank you for sharing your talents with us. May you always have music in your life.
Chiara Kingwell Director of Music
Christ Church Grammar School
Ensemble
Bass Guitar
Arjun Rodrigues
Blake Vukman
Jai Rodrigues
William Mayne
Bassoon
Thom Yates
Cello
Cohen Lee
Darcy Busch
James Allen
Oliver Wright
Choir
Alessandro Di Giulio
Arjun Valvi
Bass Bailey
Charlie Davis
Daniel Foo
Darius Choo
Harrison Edmond
Henry Starr
James Allen
Jayden Epari
Jordan Mattes
Joshua Franco
Joshua Xie
Lachlan Winby
Liam Kain
Lincoln Nguyen
Luke Hao
Marcus Ho
Matthew Luo
Oscar Harrison
Prakrit Roychowdhury
Preston Momen
Raymond Moswen
Rumith Abeysuriya
Samuel Abraham
Sterling Kerr
Teddy Koh
Thomas Stiles
William Gillham
William Lewis
Yannik Sullivan
Zephan Jones
Zixuan Zheng
* Guest musician
Clarinet
Cameron Bills
James Renouf
Max Zhang
Double Bass
Aden Frias De Noronha
Oliver Edmond
Zephan Jones
Drums
Aaryan Lathia
Campbell Cocks
Dylan Ng
James Yu
Luke Johnson
Wesley Peh
Flute
Darcy Lester
Matthew Luo
Megan Barbetti*
Noah Rucklidge
Saviru Salgado
French Horn
Alex Molyneux
Max Hutana
Guitar
Angus Begley
Jai Rodrigues
Joshua Criddle
Oboe
Ben Sanchez
Jack Dennis
Jasper Overmeire
Percussion
Aaryan Lathia
Izaac Couzens
James Yu
Thomas Stiles
Wesley Peh
Piano
Ares Yin
Cy Lendich
James Bray
Terence Zhao
William Johansson-Jones
Saxophone
Andrea Van Graan*
Arjun Brian
Joshua Ransom
Rhiddha Shantha Kumar
Trombone/ Euphonium
Andrew Boyle
Archie Darlow
Jack Cooper
Michael Baker*
Tai Deng
Thomas Stephen
Trumpet
Ares Yin
Caiden Teng
Cooper Smeulders
Harry Kornweibel
Joel Renouf
Rory Hart
Viola
Benjamin Williams
Charlie Davis
Daniel Foo
Henry Stobie
Noah Yuen
Rhiddha Shantha Kumar
Violin
Austin Ong
Brandon Wu
Daniel Foo
Darius Choo
Eason Yin
Jane Cameron*
Larry Yu
Matthew Tey
Nathan Wong
Preston Momen
Riki Rhee
Sean Chen-Yu
Trent Le
Zachary Tran
Voice
Alex Friars
Cy Lendich
Zeno Foulner
Program
Riki Rhee
Violin
Spring (La Primavera) Op.8 No.1
E Major: Movement 1
Summer (L’Estate) Op.8 No. 2
G minor: Movement 3
Antonio Vivaldi
Wesley Peh
5-octave Marimba
I. Soar: Concerto No. 1 for Marimba and String Orchestra
II. Con energia II. Adagio cantabile
e sostenuto (Rainbow’s Lament)
III. Quasi cadenza – Presto
Robert Oetomo
Jai Rodrigues
Classical Guitar
Koyunbaba Movements 1 and 2
Carlo Domeniconi
Alex Molyneux
French Horn
Horn Concerto No. 3 in Eb Major, Movement III: Allegro. KV 447
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Angus Begley
Electric Guitar
Mr Scary
Dokken arr. Jozef Grech
Luke Johnson
Drums
Rust
Yussef Dayes and Tom Misch arr. Sal Banyard
Jai Rodrigues
supported by Dylan Ng
Electric Guitar & Drums
Out of the Blue
John Petrucci arr. Jozef Grech
Joshua Criddle
supported by William Mayne
Electric Guitar & Bass Guitar
Sultans of Swing
Mark Knopfler
Angus Begley
supported by Campbell Cocks
Electric Guitar & Drums
Tender Surrender
Steve Vai arr. Jozef Grech
INTERVAL
Thomas Stephen Trombone
What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me Chaka Khan arr. Oliver Taylor
James Renouf Clarinet
Three Preludes: 1 and 3
George Gershwin arr. James Cohn and Tim Newhouse
Cy Lendich Voice
Can We Talk
Tevin Campbell arr. James Chapman
Blake Vukman
Bass Guitar
Lovely Day
Bill Withers and Clarence Alexander “Skip”
Scarborough arr. Michael Baker
Noah Rucklidge Flute
Concertino pour flûte op. 107
Cécil Chaminade
Rory Hart
Trumpet
Basin Street Blues
Louis Armstrong arr. Tim Chapman
William Johansson-Jones
Piano
Piano Concerto No.2, op. 102, 2nd movement, Andante
Dmitri Shostakovich
Cy Lendich
Voice & Piano
For All We Know
Donny Hathaway arr. Tim Newhouse
Profiles
Alex Molyneux
Alex started learning the French horn in 2017 with the aim of joining the Concert Band at the behest of his friend Max Pearse. Following lessons with Ms Sarah Brien, Alex studied with Ms Tahlia Denn from 2023.
He has played in a variety of ensembles, with Orchestra a particular favourite. Alex would specifically like to thank his instrumental teachers and fellow musicians for the many laughs along his journey.
Tonight, Alex will play Allegro from Mozart’s Third Horn Concerto, written as a gesture for his friend and favourite horn player, Joseph Leutgeb between 1784 and 1787.
Angus Begley
Angus’ music journey began in primary school when students were forced to play the recorder. Soon after, he was enrolled in guitar lessons where he learnt one song over the course of three years! Although reluctant to continue, his parents arranged guitar lessons at Christ Church with Mr Jozef Grech.
Year 8 was a turning point, when he picked up his first electric guitar. Angus has relished his time with Rock Workshop, the motivator behind forming his band, Indoor Pigeons.
Angus’ first song, Mr. Scary by Dokken is a showcase of 80s music and George Lynch’s guitar skills. His second song is Tender Surrender by Steve Vai — a classic among instrumental guitar pieces.
Blake Vukman
As an 8-year-old, Blake picked up the guitar once a week and picked and plucked until a new love was found. In Year 5, he was selected to learn the trumpet, which broadened his musical horizons.
As a member of the Music program, Blake has performed guitar and trumpet in multiple bands including Jazz Bands 1 and 2, Concert Band, and Rock Workshop. Blake picked up the bass guitar in the last few years and plays it to this day.
Blake’s chosen song is Lovely Day written and composed by Bill Withers — an R&B soul tune that encapsulates finding joy in the environment that surrounds you.
Campbell Cocks
Campbell started playing drums in Year 3 under the guidance of Mr Robbie Corvaia and now Mr Warren Hall. He has developed an interest in guitar and both analogue and digital music production equipment.
He has been a member of the Rock Workshop program and is a proud drummer for the Indoor Pigeons, together with fellow performer Angus Begley.
Campbell will play alongside his band mate, Angus Begley, in the Steve Vai classic, Tender Surrender
Cy Lendich
Cy started singing the moment he started talking. He began formal lessons at 8 years old, taking up trumpet, piano, and guitar in the years to come.
It was only when he arrived at Christ Church that his musical journey truly began, joining the Rock Workshop program in Year 7 under the mentorship of Mr Jozef Grech. The following year, Cy received a Vocal Scholarship and started writing and producing music and busking in Perth City.
Cy hopes to pursue a future in the Arts, having recently released his debut single Matter of Time that was featured on Triple J.
This evening Cy will be performing two items, Can We Talk by Tevin Campbell and the lyrical For All We Know by one of Cy’s favourite artists, Donny Hathaway.
Dylan Ng
Dylan began learning piano aged 7. It was a short-lived journey but nevertheless was his gateway into the music world.
In Year 4, he was inspired by a friend to take drum lessons with Mr Warren Hall. Dylan took an immediate liking to the instrument and was soon playing in Prep Rock Workshop. He has played in Rock Workshop as well as a brief stint in Jazz Band before taking a break from collaborative music in Year 11. Soli ‘24 marks Dylan’s first time back on stage since Year 10.
In partnership with Jai Rodrigues, Dylan will be playing Out of the Blue in his return to the stage.
Jai Rodrigues
Jai started classical guitar in Year 1 under the tutelage of Mr Jozef Grech. Instantly hooked, he expanded his music inventory, learning electric guitar in Year 4.
Jai took guitar more seriously when he received a Music Scholarship at Christ Church. He has played in many ensembles including Guitar Ensemble, Rock Workshop and the Jazz bands.
Highlights of his music journey include duets with talented friend, Cy Lendich, and inclusion in Perth band Dune Cartel with Christ Church old boys.
Jai’s first piece: Koyunbaba is a modern suite for classical guitar in four movements, movements one and two will be played. His second piece by John Petrucci, Out of The Blue, is a progressive rock guitar instrumental and will be accompanied by Drummer, Dylan Ng, guitarist, Angus Begley and Bassist, Arjun Rodrigues.
James Renouf
James started clarinet lessons in Year 5, igniting a deep passion for music. Since joining Christ Church in 2019, he has expanded his playing under the tutelage of Mrs Heather Bex and Ms Alex Thomson.
James is an engaged member of the School Senior Orchestra and Concert Band.
James’ piece has been beautifully adapted to feature the Coltrane Ensemble, highlighting Gershwin’s signature jazz-influenced style.
This evening, he will perform the Gershwin Preludes for Clarinet, Movements 1 and 3. Originally composed by George Gershwin as a deut with piano, these pieces have been beautifully adapted to feature the Coltrane Ensemble highlighting Gershwin’s signature jazz-influenced style.
Joshua Criddle
Josh’s music crusade began in Year 1 when his parents made him take weekly piano lessons. After starting at Christ Church in Year 4, Josh picked up an electric guitar and everything changed when he began lessons with Mr Jozef Grech.
Josh has played in Prep, Middle, and Senior Rock Workshop until the end of Year 11 and in various bands at Mojos, The Rosemount Hotel, and School Chapel. Josh currently assists Mr Grech with boys in the younger years in the School’s recording studio on Monday and Friday afternoons.
Tonight, Josh will be playing 1970s hit Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits.
Luke Johnson
Luke began drumming lessons aged 7. He has learned from numerous teachers, most prominently Mr Warren Hall from Years 7 to 12. Luke’s involvement in Rock Workshop guided his interests and developed his skills. Since Year 9, he has written several original works with his bandmates under the guidance of Mr Jozef Grech. He also spent several years learning piano, and recently started selfteaching both piano and electric guitar.
Luke’s piece, Rust, is a collaboration between Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes, two prominent artists in the expanding Nu-Jazz scene in the UK. Yussef’s prominence also stands within the drum community, with his fast-paced yet ambient and atmospheric style setting new standards and paving the way for a new generation of drummers.
Noah Rucklidge
Noah began his music journey in Year 4, learning the flute with Mr Lukasz Slawomirski, and singing in numerous Preparatory School choirs. Noah has learnt the piccolo under the direction of Ms Laura van Rijn.
He has played in a range of ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra, Senior Concert Band, and Wind Quintet.
A highlight of his music journey was playing first flute in the 2023 Australian Combined Schools’ Music Festival Orchestra.
Noah will be playing the Concertino pour flûte op. 107, composed by Cécile Chaminade in 1902. Legend has it that Chaminade wrote the piece to punish her flute playing lover after he left her for someone else, supposedly making the piece so difficult that he would not be able to play it.
Riki Rhee
After being entranced by the sound of the violin in a film, Riki began lessons with Mrs Ellaine Liew at age 7. He achieved his Diploma of the St. Cecilia School of Music in Licentiate Violin Performance in 2023 under her guidance.
In Year 4, Riki began the flute, and briefly took up oboe at Christ Church with Mrs Jane Blanchard. He has played in Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, Concert Band, and in the band for The Midnite Youth Theatre Company’s 2022 production of American Idiot. Riki has been a member of the WA Youth Orchestra for several years.
Riki’s pieces, two movements from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons were inspired by the seasons and a series of sonnets.
Rory Hart
Rory commenced violin in Year 2, following his two older brothers who were both learning. Picking up trumpet in Year 5 as part of a music program at North Cottesloe Primary, Rory experienced playing in a band for the first time. He left violin behind in Year 8 and shifted his focus to the trumpet.
He has been a member of the Senior Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band 1 and 2, Jazz Combo and the Coltrane Ensemble. This variety has exposed Rory to different styles of music and many great teachers over the years, including Mr Gillam, Mr Millard, Mr Chapman, and Ms Kingwell.
Rory’s Piece is a jazz standard that has been played by some of the greatest names in jazz music history. The tune, Basin Street Blues was first recorded and released by Louis Armstrong and his Orchestra in 1929, and has always been a hit; however, it was Australian Trumpeter James Morrison’s cover that appealed most to Rory, who will be playing a piece adapted from this version.
Thomas Stephen
In his first year at Christ Church in Year 7, Tom began trombone lessons with Ms Christine Counsel. He was a member of Jazz 2 and Concert Band before moving into Jazz 1 and the Symphony Orchestra. During his music journey, Tom has performed at the Ellington Jazz Night, the Christ Church and St Hilda’s Combined Concert, and Soli.
This evening, Tom will be playing a version of What Cha Gonna Do For Me, by American R&B/funk singer Chaka Khan and is arranged by Mr Oliver Taylor.
Wesley Peh
Wesley began music at a young age, falling asleep on the piano before starting school. Wesley found himself drawn to percussion and drums, commencing lessons in 2015.
Wesley has performed in various ensembles, including the Australian Youth Percussion Group, Percussion All Stars, Kaboom Percussion, and Ellington Jazz Night concerts.
Now, you can find Wesley jazzing on the piano, swinging on the drums, breaking some sticks or composing charts, often in the middle of the night.
Tonight, Wesley will be playing Soar: Concerto No. 1 by Robert Oetomo, featuring its fast-paced, gentle and virtuosic melodies on the marimba over the course of three movements.
William Johansson-Jones
William’s music journey began in Year 2 at Cottesloe Primary. Since then, he has passionately pursued classical piano under the guidance of his private teacher, Dr. Lamb, former music teacher and organ player at Christ Church.
Between Years 6 and 8, William enjoyed being a part of the Concert Band, playing the trumpet under the guidance of Mr Jack Collinson.
This evening, he is performing the second movement from Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2, that was composed in 1957 for the 19th birthday of his son Maxim, who premiered the piece during his graduation concert at the Moscow Conservatory.
William Mayne
Will began his musical odyssey back in early primary school when his parents decided that he should learn an instrument. He began with the acoustic guitar which evolved into the electric variation after he was gifted one on his birthday. After five or six average years of guitar learning, one of Will’s good friends, Oliver Campbell, asked if he could play bass for his band which led Will to pursue the instrument. Now, after four or five years of guitar, three variations of the same band, a variety of performances and attempts at self-teaching bass, Will is performing Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits with Joshua Criddle.
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