Music School profiles

Introducing more Music School teachers…

Star of the Sea is proud of the professional musicians that teach at the College. Four teachers were profiled in the December 2015 edition of The Star.

FRANCOISE D’ARGENT - VOICE

Qualification: Bachelor of Music (Honours) Joined Star’s Music School: 2016

Francoise performs regularly as a contemporary soul vocalist. She has performed at Melbourne Music Week, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, the St Kilda Festival and the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

I enjoy … helping students to express themselves through singing and music. I love being able to contribute to the students’ musical journey and their progression. Sharing music with students, and approaching music in a fun way, is one of the most rewarding experiences.

ALAN DINH - ELECTRIC BASS & GUITAR

Qualification: Bachelor of Music, University of Melbourne

Joined Star’s Music School: 2011 I enjoy … seeing students work hard, become passionate about their music and have a good time along the way. I love discovering new music and supporting students to discover music they think is “cool” or makes them feel something. I am always so proud to see students perform with ensembles or solo.

AMELIA MCCULLOCH – VOICE & STACELLA

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music – Jazz Voice, Monash University Joined Star’s Music School: 2013 I enjoy … seeing students develop and gain confidence through singing! I love seeing the Stacella girls work well together and make strong friendships. I love working on harmonies and performance techniques. I also love creating ‘soundscapes’ with the girls and teaching group improvisation!

JADE LEONARD - VOICE (CONTEMPORARY & JAZZ)

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music - Victorian College of the Arts, Graduate Diploma in Visual & Performing Arts (RMIT), Bachelor of Teaching (Deakin) and Master of Education (RMIT). Joined Star’s Music School: 2012

Jade is a professional teacher, singer, pianist and songwriter, best known for her emotive vocal interpretations. She has a passion for western contemporary and South American music. Jade has recorded five albums and regularly performs in Melbourne's premier venues and on community radio stations. Jade recently performed on P&O's Pacific Dawn cruise ship. I enjoy … paragliding, diving and horse riding when I'm not teaching, performing on cruise ships or making television shows.