THE MAGAZINE 2020
Bands
Tara Narayan, Year 11
Ode to Joy Whilst being in quarantine was a difficult time for many of our band musicians, especially in rehearsals and performances, the transition from the rehearsal room to Microsoft Teams was definitely an entertaining experience for all the girls. A great initiative was put forward for a first Pymble virtual performance! In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, girls from Years 2 to 12 as well as alumni and staff participated in a performance of Ode to Joy. With persistence, the girls were able to successfully practise and record their parts individually before being overlapped into a fantastic virtual production that was shared with the entire Pymble community. The performance of Ode to Joy was truly one of the most successful highlights for both the band and the entire Music department this year. Additionally, at the end of Term 2 the girls gathered to farewell the graduating Year 12 band musicians. Each will be sorely missed after offering so much talent and commitment to the Pymble Band program for so many years.
Freya Carmody, Year 9, Beate Mannes, Year 12, Lux Fritz, Year 8 and Caitlyn Kim, Year 10
Christmas Week After so many challenges throughout the year, the Jazz Band, Rock Band and Stage Band were finally given the opportunity to perform for the school during separate lunchtimes across Week 7. With their carols, the girls filled the Pymble grounds with the joyous spirit of Christmas, bringing a brilliant end to the year. Overall, the Band program continued to be a place to bring people together through beautiful music and cheerful laughter.
Of course, none of this would have been possible without the tremendous effort and passion of Mr Stafford, our Head of Bands, Mrs Turner and the entirety of the Music department. This year the bands maintained being an incredible group of performers and the excitement lingers as we anticipate what the year 2021 will bring. Serena Kao, Captain of Bands
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