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A young chamber music group from ACG Parnell College has won Best Performance of a New Zealand Work in the Auckland District Rounds of the 2016 NZCT Chamber Music Contest.
The Hamilton Gardens Harp Trio: violinist Borson Wong, 15, harpist Sophie Garrett, 16, and soprano Alice Hall, 17, … View moreA young chamber music group from ACG Parnell College has won Best Performance of a New Zealand Work in the Auckland District Rounds of the 2016 NZCT Chamber Music Contest.
The Hamilton Gardens Harp Trio: violinist Borson Wong, 15, harpist Sophie Garrett, 16, and soprano Alice Hall, 17, premiered three movements from an original piece, 'A Small Garden of Songs', which was written for them by well-known NZ composer and conductor David Hamilton.
The success gained them an opportunity to perform at Open Stage, a pre-concert event for Chamber Music New Zealand’s concert at the Auckland Town Hall this week. The group will also perform at the APO Inspire Chamber Music Showcase next month.
Dr Julie Garner, Performing Arts Curriculum Coordinator at ACG Parnell College, said the group had overcome numerous challenges. “They had to learn a work that had never previously been heard, grapple with the technical and musical challenges presented by the music, agree on musical shape and find sufficient rehearsal times at school,” she explained.
The trio was very lucky to have the input of composer David Hamilton, she said. “He gave insight into the piece that could only have been provided by the person who wrote it. This was invaluable in the latter stages of rehearsals.”
So what inspires the musically minded youngsters? “You can lose yourself and express yourself with music,” soprano, Alice, explained. “It is fascinating to place yourself in someone else’s shoes to understand and reflect varying emotions. Music is a way of communicating that is universally understood.”
ACG Parnell College is holding an Open Day on Saturday 30 July from 10:30am – 2:30pm.
ACG Parnell College is one of Auckland’s top schools. Offering the internationally-recognised Cambridge curriculum and qualifications, it is set apart from other schools by its outstanding learning environment for Year 1 – 13 students.
By focusing on teaching and learning, we have … View moreACG Parnell College is one of Auckland’s top schools. Offering the internationally-recognised Cambridge curriculum and qualifications, it is set apart from other schools by its outstanding learning environment for Year 1 – 13 students.
By focusing on teaching and learning, we have cultivated a school culture where every student looks forward to coming to school, and is committed to learning.
ACG Parnell College has attracted dedicated specialist staff who provide a balance of competitive and cooperative opportunities where each student is encouraged to develop essential skills, knowledge and attitudes.
If you’d like to see our school first hand, there are two easy ways to do so: We have guided tours every Wednesday during term time at 9.30am. Just report to reception and we’ll show you around! We also offer Student for a Day, where your child can join our classes for the day. It’s the best way for them to experience just what life at ACG Parnell College is like. To book, click here and submit an enquiry – we’ll be back to you to confirm the date.
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