Chamber Groups Shine
Outstanding performancesA number of BGS students participated in two music competitions over the weekend, delivering outstanding performances and achieving excellent results at both the Boroondara and Ringwood Eisteddfods.
At the Boroondara Eisteddfod on Friday, our Year 8 Piano Quintet, directed by Samuel Ke, earned a well-deserved third place. Our Year 10 Piano Quintet, directed by Dorota Swart, delivered a superb performance to claim first place, a fantastic achievement against strong competition.
On Sunday, five of our chamber groups: the Year 7 String Quartet, Year 8 Piano Quintet, Year 9 Piano Trio, Year 10 Piano Quintet and String Octet, competed at the Ringwood Eisteddfod among a highly competitive field of 29 ensembles. The boys performed with confidence, musicality and maturity throughout the day, with the Year 8 Piano Quintet receiving an Honourable Mention, a wonderful recognition given the calibre of the competition.
While the results were impressive, what stood out most was the way our students conducted themselves throughout the weekend. They supported one another backstage, listened attentively to fellow performers and accepted outcomes with grace and humility. It was positive masculinity in action and a reminder of what it means to make it happen both on and off the stage.
A sincere thank you to Phoebe Kong (Year 7 String Quartet), Samuel Ke (Year 8 Piano Quintet) and Dorota Swart (Year 9 Piano Trio and Year 10 Piano Quintet) for their guidance and dedication, and to the parents and carers whose support helped make these experiences possible.
Congratulations to all students involved in a wonderful weekend of music-making and achievement.
Harry Tsai
Head of Strings
