Senior School

Senior School Music Camp

On Friday, 12 August the Senior School musicians sat eagerly in Atelier, awaiting the results of their RAT tests, so that we could begin our weekend of music-filled fun at Adare Campsite in Victor Harbor. We spent the weekend rehearsing in our ensembles and valuable sectional practice, as well as engaging in activities organised by the Music Council such as "Sculptionary" and a quiz night. We spent hours working on puzzles and playing polypong (and of course held the annual polypong tournament, ensemble vs ensemble style). We also walked the picturesque route to the mini golf park where we spent the afternoon. You could say that was a "hole" lot of fun! We had the opportunity to perform for each other on Sunday night before we embarked on our primary schools tour on Monday. We were very privileged to be able to visit Mt Barker South Primary School where all the ensembles performed, before going to St Michael's Primary. Here we also performed our ensemble pieces and were incredibly lucky to hear the St Michael's Choir sing for us. The performance ended with Cornerstone's Senior Vocal Ensemble joining the St Michael's Choir on stage for a final song, much to the surprise and delight of the St Michael's students. I want to thank the staff at Adare Campsite for their hospitality, our bus drivers, Mt Barker South and St Michael's Primary Schools for hosting us, all the music students who worked so hard over the weekend, as well as their parents/caregivers who support them in their musical education. Thank you to my fellow Music Council members, Seb Tonkin (Year 11), Liam Carver (Year 11) and Amelie Bishop (Year 10), who helped organise activities and devotions for the weekend. Finally, I want to say a massive thank you to our incredible music staff: Andrew Day, Anthony Janus and Sophie Zerner. Thank you for all the hard work and dedication that you give to the music department and for this wonderful opportunity. Anthony Janus Teacher