Happy Valley School

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Some of the Highlights

  Above: Beth Excell performs on the saxophone. Beth was accompanied by her father, Kevin on drum.

Above: Ingrid Hapke performs a selection of Irish and Scottish music on her violin.

Above: Cameron Lithgow performs, "Malaguene" on keyboard.

Above: "You are My Sunshine" was the piece selected by Hannah Ridge (clarinet).

Above: Aaron Bartel is deep in concentration as he performs, "When the Saints go Marchin' In" on keyboard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Responsibility
 Respect
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Above: Paige Cooper performs on flute to a large and appreciative audience.

Happy Valley School has developed a strong commitment to the Performing Arts.      Music Nights are just one way that the school offers students the opportunity to display their skills and talents in front of a large and appreciative audience.

On Monday 2nd July, Happy Valley School conducted its first Music Night for 2001. These evenings have become an integral part of the school's Music programme and a permanent fixture on the school's busy calendar.


Above: Recorder teacher, Julie Kuchel conducts a recorder ensemble

Happy Valley School offers a huge range of opportunities for students to learn to play a musical instrument.  Students can enrol for lessons in almost any instrument. As students become more proficient at their instruments, there are many opportunities to perform – at assemblies, at music evenings and in the school band.

During 2000, students are receiving tuition in violin, guitar, drums, flute, saxophone and recorder.  Instruction is provided by either DETE (Department of Education Training and Employment) staff or private instructors.
At present the following instructors work in our school:-


Above: Angela Clark performs "Dublin Bay" on the Flute.
Instructor Instrument Year Levels
Julie Kuchel Recorder Years 2-7
Ingrid Hapke Violin Years 2-7
Richard Duluk Clarinet & flute  Negotiable
Alison Hansen Guitar Negotiable
Doctor Rhythm Various Negotiable


The Year 6-7 Senior Choir
Trained by teacher,  Barb Williams


The Year 3-5 Junior Choir
Trained by J.P. Principal,  Di Neill

In addition to an extensive instrumental music programme, the school offers students the opportunity to be involved in choral activities through our Junior School Choir (Years 3-5) trained by Junior Primary Principal, Di Neill and the Senior School Choir (Years 6-7) trained by Year 6 Teacher, Barb Williams. Both choirs provide one of the highlights of our Music Nights.

This year, two groups performed in German.  Shown above is a Year 6 group performing, Paule Puhmanns Paddleboat.  At right: Years 3-4 students perform a German action song, "Kopf, Schulter und Fuß."
Both groups were trained by German teacher, Tracy Ranaldo.


Above: The School Band conducted by Barb Williams and accompanied by Di Neill (piano) opened the Music Night with a bright and happy selection of pieces.

Once again, the Master of Ceremonies was Deputy Principal, Doug MacLean who always keeps the evening flowing smoothly.  

Right: A string ensemble performs a Norwegian Folk Dance on violin. 

Music night concluded with a very popular performance of Crowded House's "Into Temptation" and INXS's "Disappear' performed by Guitar Ensemble comprising, from left Mick Ridge (bass guitar), Greg Andrews (guitar and vocals), Kevin Excell (conga drum) and Principal, Brian Marshall (guitar).

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