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2020 and COVID-19 presented the Music Department with some significant challenges, many of our usual performance opportunities, festivals and examinations did not run and classes needed to be significantly adjusted. We would like to congratulate all of our students who have stayed positive and participated in online rehearsals and continued to engage in their music without being able to put their hard work together in live performances. Our instrumental tutors and class teachers have worked tirelessly to deliver inspiring lessons, to continue to motivate and encourage our students online. During Term 4 it was gratifying to see some of our larger ensembles able to rehearse together in their sectional groups. We bid farewell to our Year 12 students, who have been exceptional in their musicianship and commitment to the College Music Program. Thanks to Henry Stephensen, Music Captain and all of the Year 12s who have been committed to the program for the past six years. We wish them all the very best for the future. At the beginning of Term 4 we welcomed Laura Martin in the Music Administrator role. We thank Lynne Mullins for all of her work and wish her well in the Education Support Team. We also thank John Seal for his percussion teaching and work with the drumline over many years as he transitions into retirement. Thank you to all of our families who have supported our program during this challenging year. We are looking forward to making more music, in person next year.

Michael Wilding, Director of Music

Music for mateship

This year ANZAC ceremonies were not able to take place but a number of our students got up early on to play the last post at dawn.

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy (Covid 19 Edition)

You might be stressed out cause of COVID-19, Cause’ everyone’s at home or in quarantine, But don’t worry. Be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. Ooooooooooooh *COUGH COUGH COUGH* (Oooing continues). Don’t worry, be happy. You might be suffering from de-pre-ssion, Because we’re in an economic re-ce-ssion, Don’t worry. Be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. Everything’s closed, from pubs to the pool, Airports, phone stores, and even school, But don’t worry. Be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. People stuck at home, bored out of their brain, You’re only allowed out to exercise or train, Don’t worry. Be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. This can’t go on for long, we’re social creatures, It’s one of our main, definitive features, Don’t worry. Be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. We can’t really tell if life will be the same, Right now, everyone’s health is our number 1 aim, So don’t worry. Be happy. Don’t worry, be happy. Don’t worry, be happy.

Callum Wiggett, Year 7

Yesterday Covid Edition

Yesterday, My grocer told me I must stay away I must get food ‘cause it’s payday. Oh I believe in yesterday Suddenly, I’m not half the boy I used to be Locked up in this house makes me lonely Oh COVID came so quickly Why did my friends have to go I don’t know, Mr Paatsch wouldn’t say I’ve found out it’s this crazy COVID show. How long will this isolation stay It just feels like Groundhog Day Now I’m long for yesterday Where all my friends come and play Yesterday.

Will Meath