Director of Music | Mr Derek Rose
Holistic education
At Mass this week, Father Pio spoke about the importance of a Holistic Education and challenged Terrace boys to appreciate their opportunities fully. While this is a relatively new philosophy that has emerged over the last four decades, how might this apply to Music Education? Does music provide an opportunity for students that encompasses their emotional, social, ethical and academic needs within an integrated and supportive environment? An interesting article by Samantha Steitz promotes the many positive facets music education can provide in developing both the child as a musician and as a human being. On the surface, it incorporates all the musical elements of performance and musicianship. On a deeper level, it challenges our creativity, self-confidence, creative problem-solving, teamwork, body awareness, prioritisation and compassion, to name a few.
House Choir 2021
Last Friday evening was a wonderful celebration of community, It was my first experience of House Choir, and I was greatly encouraged by the way students worked together to present their House musical number. Thank you to the Terrace Performing Arts Support Group, which worked tirelessly behind the scenes to support and facilitate the evening. I would like to congratulate the Terrace Vocal Ensemble on their outstanding performance of a Queen medley which rounded off the evening’s entertainment.
Basketball debut performance
On Saturday, we experienced the debut performance by the College Sousaphone players at the 1st V Basketball game against Brisbane State High. Known as the Sousa Army, they are the newest addition to our Saturday Sport performances, including Pep Band and the Red Thunder Drumline.
Junior GPS Music Day of Excellence
Good luck to our 16 students representing the College at this year’s Junior GPS Music Day of Excellence next Tuesday at Brisbane Boys’ College. Tickets are available here. This year’s concert promises to be a fine performance.
Term 3
- Saturday 24 July - Sousa Army Basketball Performance
- Tuesday 3 August - Junior GPS Music Day of Excellence
- Saturday 7 August - Red Thunder Drumline Rugby Performance
- Sunday 15 August - Terrace Choir Past Mother’s Mass
- Tuesday 17 August - Strings Showcase
- Saturday 28 August - Sousa Army Basketball Performance
- Saturday 28 August - Red Thunder Drumline and Terrace Rock Band Rugby Performance
- Saturday 11 September - Sousa Army Basketball Performance
- Saturday 11 September - Red Thunder Drumline Rugby Performance
- Tuesday 14 September - TPA Meeting - 5.30pm