HSC Showcase EveningThurs. 16 August 2012Recital Room,The King’s SchoolPennant Hills Rd, North Parramatta

BENJAMINHE

MATTHEWSIMS

IANPAVER

JULIANWALMSLEY

RYLANDJOYCE

HARLEYMILANO

It gives me great pleasure to present the Year 12 Music class for 2012 to you this evening. Tonight will be a night of inspiring performances and entertainment from some our finest musicians.

The 2012 HSC Music class consists of five students who have elected to do the Music 2 and Music Extension course, all majoring in Performance. We also have Harley Milano joining the Music Extension course this year, who completed the Music 2 course component last year as an accelerated student.

With all six students majoring in performance, this means that 33 pieces are being prepared for the HSC performance assessment, along with 5 compositions, 5 log books, and a music teacher who is ever so grateful for the support she receives from all of the boy’s instrumental teachers, our wonderful accompanist Mrs Christine Dean and our talented composition teacher, Dr Peter Marshall.

WELCOME TO THE 2012 SHOWCASE EVENING

Tonight, the boy’s versatility and virtuosity will surely surprise you. The programme tonight will take you from the beautiful sounds of Chopin, Weber or Cassado, to the Cool Jazz sounds of Brubeck, to the streets of Broadway and even to the extremities of 21st Century Art Music realms where playing any instrument in the normal fashion is just not enough.Over the past six years, I’ve had the chance to see these boys grow and develop into the talented young musicians that stand before you tonight. They are a group of fine young King’s men who I’m sure will succeed at anything they set their minds to. Their participation over the past six years in the Music programme, whether it be in Choir, Band or Orchestra, will be surely missed when they leave us in a few weeks time.

I truly hope that you enjoy the HSC Music Showcase Evening for 2012.

Mrs Carlie PurkisTeacher for Year 12 2012

The HSC Music Performance Night is a real treat for so many: not only the boys performing, but their parents, family, friends, teachers and the wider King’s community. It is a night to celebrate the achievements in performance and composition of some of our most talented musicians as they put their own creativity and expressive skills on the line. Each of these young men will reveal a little of their soul through their performance or composition. For many, this is the culmination of many years of practice and perseverance. Coming to the end of their time here at King’s, I hope that the experiences they have had in music continue to enrich their lives as adults.

Barry WalmsleyDirector of Music - The King’s School

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

BENJAMIN HE

Benjamin is a highly talented pianist who has been playing for 12 years. He has been awarded his AMusA (Distinction) and LTCL (Distinction).

For the core composition aspect of the Music 2 course, Benjamin has composed a piano work based on inspirations from the Australian composer Carl Vine.

Tonight, Benjamin will be performing three (3) of his pieces:

Brahms – Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano Op. 114 (Mvt. I)This trio was one of four chamber works written by Brahms during 1891. During the first performance of this work, the piano part was played by Brahms himself, alongside the famous clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld and cellist Robert Hausmann. Tonight, the cello part will be played by fellow HSC student, Julian Walmsley, and the clarinet part will be played by Year 9 student, HD Tang.

Chopin – Ballade in G Minor Op.23 No. 1This piece was written by Chopin between 1835 – 36, when he was based in Paris, and was dedicated to Monsieur le Baron de Stockhausen. Whilst still in the true “Romantic” style, this piece uses some unusual harmonies and structure. Technically demanding, this piece requires the player to play rapid scales and very fast and large chords.

Debussy – Feux d’artifice (“Fireworks”)Claude-Archille Debussy (1862 -1918) is a French impressionist composer who wrote this piece during 1909-1910. “Feux d’artifice (Fireworks)” comes from Preludes (Bk 2), all of which have a programmatic titles, which were written at the end of each work, allowing the performer to experience each individual sound world with fresh ears, without being influenced by Debussy’s titles beforehand.

RYLAND JOYCE

Ryland is a multi talented musician who has chosen to perform on Flute and Voice for his HSC. Recently, Ryland achieved his ATCL in Singing.

For the core composition aspect of the Music 2 course, Ryland has composed a chamber work based on inspirations from Japanese Music, in particular the Akebono scale.

Tonight, Ryland will be performing three (3) of his pieces:

Rodgers & Hammerstein II – SoliloquyThis piece comes for the Broadway musical, Carousel, written by Rodgers and Hammerstein II in 1945. “Soliloquy” is the final song from Act One of this musical, in which the main character Bill Bigelow has just found out that he is going to be a father. Bill, hoping for a boy realizes halfway through the song that there is possibility of it being a girl. He continues to ponder on the life his child might have and ends with a magnificent declaration of the love for his unborn child.

Martinu – Trio for Flute, Cello and PianoWritten by Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu in 1944, this trio represents the neoclassical period of music in which clarity of structure, melody and harmony was of most importance. Tonight, Ryland will be accompanied by Ms Stephanie Chun on Cello and Mrs Christine Dean on Piano.

Sartori & Quarantotto – Con té Partiro Con té Partiro (commonly known as “Time to Say Goodbye”) was made famous by the Italian tenor singer, Andrea Bocelli in 1995. With majority of the lyrics in Italian, this song speaks of someone longing to set out on a journey of adventure with his loved one.

HARLEY MILANO

Harley is a highly talented bassonist who completed the HSC Music 2 course last year, receiving a mark of 95. He has achieved his AMusA (Distinction) and is hoping to complete his LTCL in September and LMusA in October.

This year, Harley has also competed in the Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra’s NSW Secondary Schools’ Competition, reaching the semifinals.

Tonight, Harley will be performing all three (3) of his Music Extension pieces:

Ibert – Cinque Pièces en trio (Allegro Vivo – Andantino – Allegro Assai – Andante – Allegro Quasi Marsiale)This trio was written by French composer Jacques Ibert in 1935 for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon, and consists of five movements. Ibert was a composer who refused to be categorized into a certain style of music, and therefore, it is said that he is more of an eclectic composer. Tonight, Harley will be accompanied by David Abbott on Clarinet and Ennes Mehmedbasic on Oboe.

Weber – Andante and Hungarian Rondo Op. 3Carl Maria von Weber (1786 – 1826) was a German composer, pianist, conductor and music critic. Weber wrote this piece in 1809 for his brother Fritz, a violist. In 1813 it was arranged for Georg Friedrich Brandt, for whom Weber had already written his full-length concerto.

Nussio – Variations on an Arietta by Pergolesi (Mvt I, II, V, VI, VIII)Written in 1953 by Italian composer Otmar Nussio, this piece was originally written for Bassoon and String Orchestra and consists of 10 movements. Whilst influenced by Pergolesi’s music, it has been said that; “Pergolesi’s music is subjected to a number of unusual treatments, retaining his sense of tonality but with Nussio creating variety in the different sections, with styles ranging from rapid ostinati, to a theatrical rhapsody, sentimental elegy and a ferocious dance.” (Review by Carla Rees)

INTRODUCTIONVice Captain of Music 2012 - Julian Walmsley

Cinque Pièces en Trio – Ibert(Allegro Vivo – Andantino – Allegro Assai – Andante – Allegro Quasi Marsiale)

Harley Milano(with Ennes Mehmedbasic & David Abbott)

Feux d’artifice (“Fireworks”) - DebussyBenjamin He

Tableaux de Provence (Mvt. V) - MauriceMatthew Sims

Requiebros - CassadoJulian Walmsley

Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano - MartinuRyland Joyce

The Love of L’Histoire - DeLanceyIan Paver

Threnody - SculthorpeJulian Walmsley

Andante and Hungarian Rondo - WeberHarley Milano

Blue Rondo a la Turk - BrubeckMatthew Sims(Acc. Phillip Beverley, Mark Holbert & James Spittaler)

INTERVAL

THE PROGRAMME

ACT ONE

The concert should last approximately 21/2 hours including a 20 minute interval (Concluding at 9.30pm).

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Marimba Concerto - RosauroIan Paver(Acc. Dale Hamilton, Owen Mak, Lachlan Sims, James Spittaler, Phillip Beverley & Carlie Purkis)

‘Soliloquy’ from Carousel – Rogers and Hammerstein IIRyland Joyce

Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano Op. 114 - Brahms(Mvt. I)Benjamin He & Julian Walmsley(with HD Tang)

Sonata in C Op. 1 No. 2 - Barsanti(Mvt. I, II & IV)Matthew Sims

Variations on an Arietta by Pergolesi - Nussio(Mvt. I, II, V, VI, VIII)Harley Milano

Ballade in G Minor Op.23 No. 12 - ChopinBenjamin He

Mourning Dove Sonnet - DeaneIan Paver

Con té Partiro – Sartori & QuarantottoRyland Joyce

FINAL REMARKSCaptain of Music 2012 - Ryland Joyce

ACT TWO

IAN PAVER

Ian is a very talented percussionist who has been playing for 8 years. Last year he received his ATCL (Distinction). For his HSC, he will be performing on a variety of instruments.

For the core composition aspect of the Music 2 course, Ian has composed a percussive work based on inspirations from the Australian composer Nigel Westlake and the ideas of the Fibonacci sequence.

Tonight, Ian will be performing three (3) of his pieces:

Deane – Mourning Dove SonnetThis piece was written in 1986 by Australian composer Christopher Deane. It is a solo vibraphone work that demonstrates a variety of extended techniques, including pitch bends and the bowing of keys.

Rosauro – Marimba Concerto (Mvt. I)Famous American percussionist, Ney Rosauro wrote this concerto in 1986 and dedicated it to his son Marcelo. Originally written for marimba and string orchestra, this piece utilizes some of Rosauro’s native Brazilian rhythms and motifs, along with an influence of jazz music. Tonight Ian will be performing the solo marimba with percussion ensemble version, and will be accompanied by fellow King’s teachers and students.

DeLancey – The Love of L’HistoireCharles DeLancey (1959 -) is an American percussionist who wrote this piece in 1973. This piece is a multiple percussion solo that is based on thematic material from Stravinsky’s piece ‘The Soldier’s Tale’.

MATTHEW SIMS

Matthew is a highly talented saxophonist who achieved his AMusA earlier this year.

For the core composition aspect of the Music 2 course, Matthew has composed a solo saxophone work based on inspirations from the Australian composer Paul Stanhope.

Tonight, he will be performing three (3) of his pieces:

Brubeck – Blue Rondo a la TurkDave Brubeck was a famous jazz pianist and composer during 1940’s who is known for his Cool Jazz style. Brubeck liked to employ unusual time signatures in his works, which he has utilized in this piece. “Blue Rondo a la Turk” (written in 1959) was influenced by an unusual way of counting of beats used by Turkish street musicians.

Maurice – Tableaux de Provence (Mvt. V)Tableaux de Provence (“Pictures of Provence”) is a programmatic piece written by French composer Paule Maurice during 1948 – 1955, dedicated to French saxophonist Marcel Mule. It has been said that each movement of this piece in some manner describes the culture and scenery of the southern French town of Provence.

Barsanti – Sonata in C Op. 1 No. 2 (Mvt. I, II & IV)Francesco Barsanti is a Baroque composer who wrote this piece originally for treble recorder and basso continuo. Tonight, Matthew will be performing 3 of the movements on Soprano Saxophone.

JULIAN WALMSLEY

Julian is a very talented cellist who has been playing cello for 10 years. Last year, he was awarded his ATCL (Distinction) and is currently working on his LTCL.

For the core composition aspect of the Music 2 course, Julian has composed a small ensemble piece for clarinet, marimba, viola & cello based on inspirations from the Australian composer, Paul Stanhope.

Tonight, Julian will be performing three (3) of his pieces:

Brahms – Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano Op. 114 (Mvt. I)This trio was one of four chamber works written by Brahms during 1891. During the first performance of this work, the piano part was played by Brahms himself, alongside the famous clarinetist Richard Mühlfeld and cellist Robert Hausmann. Tonight, the piano part will be played by fellow HSC student, Benjamin He, and the clarinet part will be played by Year 9 student, HD Tang.

Sculthorpe – Threnody Peter Sculthorpe is an Australian composer who takes great influences from the Australian landscape and Aboriginal culture. “Threnody”, written in 1992, utilises an Aboriginal melody known as Djilile. This melody has been used in many of Sculthorpe’s works and tonight will be heard in this solo cello work.

Cassado - RequiebrosGasper Cassado was a Spanish cellist and composer who was influential during the early 20th century. This piece, written in 1934, demonstrates early 20th century techniques of dissonant harmony and rhythmic uncertainty.

Thursday, 13 SeptemberGALA Music Concert - Futter Hall

7 pm

Wednesday, 10 OctoberThe Idea of North Choral Concert - Futter Hall

7.30 pm

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7.30 pm

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Captain of MusicVice-Captain of MusicCaptain of ChoirCaptain of BandsCaptain of Stage BandCaptain of Orchestra

2012 CAPTAINS OF MUSIC

Ryland JoyceJulian WalmsleyRyland JoyceIan PaverScott BennettJulian Walmsley

Lighting: Jordan Floyd Julian Walmsley

Recording: Mr Mark Holbert Mr John Taylor

Filming: Mr Mark Kelly

Programme Design: Julian Walmsley

Accompanists:Mrs Christine DeanMs S Yamamura

Stage Manager:Mr Phillip Beverley

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Special Thanks:Mr Barry WalmsleyMs Gabriella KovacsDr Peter MarshallMr Michael TerzoInstrumental TeachersFriends of Music

Performers:Mr Phillip BeverleyMs Stephanie ChunMr Mark HolbertMrs Carlie Purkis

Dale HamiltonOwen MakLachlan SimsJames SpittalerHD Tang

Performers for Harley Milano: Ennes Mehmedbasic and David Abbott

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