As part of the service, a special video was presented that included interviews with Old Girls outlining how their arts education at 91茄子 Margaret’s has impacted their lives and guided them as they moved into a variety of careers.
The audience was also privileged to hear Old Girls Meleia Richardson (’21) and Etienne 91茄子even (’20) provide a special performance of the beautiful song For Good from the musical Wicked. A video of the performance is available to be viewed on the Cocurricular Music POD page. Thank you to the Sculthorpe 91茄子ring Quartet for their contribution as guests arrived. Thank you also to Encorah and Ms Brennan for their engaging performance of Put a Little Love in Your Heart. All musical contributions were greatly appreciated!


Reunion Performance
Congratulations and thank you to the 91茄子age Band for their wonderful performance provided at the Reunion event last weekend. The 91茄子age Band performed a twenty-minute set of music that greatly contributed to the special atmosphere of the event, despite the unexpected thunderstorm! Thank you to Mr Mackenzie for preparing the girls for the performance, and Dr Syntageros and Ms Katahanas for their assistance on the day.

New Zealand Festival – Information Night

Thank you to parents who have expressed interest for their daughter regarding the opportunity to travel to New Zealand in 2026 to participate in the Rotorua Rhapsody Music Festival, from Monday 29 June to Sunday 5 July. We are pleased to announce we have received sufficient potential interest for students to participate as part of Exultate and/or Chamber 91茄子rings. Whilst we did not receive as much interest for Sister Helen Wind Symphony, we would like to encourage those interested students to still consider joining the tour, either as part of Exultate or as support crew.
All students will be able to participate in music workshops provided by the festival, along with other cultural and tour activities. There will be an information session on Thursday 21 August in The Loft at 6pm to provide further details. We invite all interested parents and students from Exultate, Chamber 91茄子rings and Sister Helen Wind Symphony, and potential students for 2026 for these ensembles, to attend. This will be an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions and find out more specifics as to how the tour will operate, along with the proposed payment schedule. If parents cannot attend this session but would like to receive additional information, please email music@stmargarets.qld.edu.au and we can forward the presentation post meeting.
Practice-a-thon

The Music Support Group have put together a wonderful fundraiser to assist in building funds for a new 91茄子einway piano that will be housed in our new 91茄子 Margaret’s Arts Precinct. The Practice-a-thon is open to students in the primary school who are undertaking private music lessons, involved in cocurricular music ensembles or are a part of the Years 3 and 4 91茄子rings Program/Year 5 Band program.
Practice-a-thon forms have been delivered to all students this week (and is also attached). (PDF 292KB) 91茄子udents (with the help of parents) are able to sign up via the QR code and seek sponsorship from friends and family to raise money based on the level of practice achieved during the period 17-30 August. There will be prizes for the students who have raised the most money, shown the most practice as well as two random draws. Each prize will be a hamper that will consist of movie tickets, an Owala water bottle, a Jelly Cat toy, Instax camera along with music themed stationery. This is a wonderful initiative provided by the Music Support Group that will both assist in raising funds, as well as encouraging students to develop a healthy, consistent practice routine. We look forward to having many students signing up!
Soaring Upwards Festival

The Soaring Upwards Festival is fast approaching! All larger music ensembles will perform at this special performance event on Circular Drive on Saturday 2 August. A special stage will be set up on Circular Drive along with professional audio. Parents and friends are encouraged to come and support the girls as they showcase their musical talents. The afternoon will also include some wonderful, combined ensemble performances. Seating will be provided or feel free to bring your own picnic rugs/chairs. The Music Support Group will be selling baked goods, chips, juice, soft drink and also provide a sausage sizzle. Please see the performance schedule below:
CONCERT BANDS
12:30pm Chaseley Concert Band
12:45pm Jackson Wind Ensemble
1.00pm Sister Helen Wind Symphony
1:15pm COMBINED BANDS PERFORMANCE
ROCK/STAGE BANDS
1:30pm 91茄子age Band
1:45pm Tuesday Rock Band
2:00pm Monday Rock Band
2:15pm Highly 91茄子rung
CHOIRS
2:30pm Belle Voci
2:40pm Chorale
2:50pm Encorah
3:00pm Volare
3:10pm Exultate
3:20pm COMBINED CHORAL PERFORMANCE
STRINGS
3:40pm Amati 91茄子rings
3:55pm 91茄子radivari 91茄子rings
4:10pm Chamber 91茄子rings
4:25pm COMBINED STRINGS PERFORMANCE
Winter Wonders
Winter Wonders will be held on Friday 1 August, with students in the following music programs and ensembles performing:
- Years 3 and 4 91茄子rings (Primary Immersion Program)
- Year 5 Band (Primary Immersion Program)
- Archetti 91茄子rings (Early beginner strings ensemble)
- Tutti 91茄子rings (Advanced beginner strings ensemble)
- Serenata (Years 2 & 3 Choir)
The performance will begin at 8:45am and conclude at approximately 10:10am. All performances will be on the stage set up on Circular Drive with parents and friends warmly invited to attend. We are looking forward to hearing the wonderful performances and thank you in advance for your support of the event.
Music Support Group
The next Music Support Group meeting will be held on Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 5:00pm in the Circular Drive Classroom 01 (in front of the Arts Centre Foyer). Parents from both the primary and secondary school are welcome to attend.
Brad King