MUSIC at John Septimus Roe
The Music Department offers a wide range of musical experiences for every child. Our aim is to be inclusive of all students and to provide enriching and exciting musical experiences. Students at JSR who get involved with Music therefore are invovled in activities such as;
| International Tours | New Zealand (2008), Germany (2009), Singapore (2010) and United Kingdom (2011), Eastern Europe (2013) |
| Concerts with WASO | Carmina Burana (2011) |
| Concerts with WAAPA | A Child of Our Time (2010) |
Performing in great
international venues | Gewandhaus and Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Peterskirche in Vienna, Christ Church in Oxford, St George's Chapel in Windsor, Bath Abbey, St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh and School of the Arts in Singapore. |
Performing in Perth's
best venues | Perth Concert Hall, St. George's Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, Winthrop Hall, Ellington Jazz Club, Guildford Grammar Chapel, Perth Town Hall and Fremantle Town Hall. |
| Touring Australia | Busselton (2008), Kalgoorlie (2009), Albany (2010) and Margret River (2011), Mt. Gambier (2012), Esperance and Albany (2012) |
Workshops with world-renowned
and great local musicians | John Morrison, Stephen Williams, Jonathan Willcocks, Giancarlo Guerrero and The Idea of North, Bart Van Oort, David Drury |
| Annual Musical Production | The Sound of Music (2008), Oliver! (2009), How to Succeed in Business (2009), Sweeny Todd (2010), Pyjama Game (2011), The Mikado (2012), Bugsy Malone (2013) |
There are a huge number of ensembles at the school led by a dedicated and experienced Music staff who rehearse each group for the busy calendar of Concerts that happen at the school and throughout Perth and overseas.
- Secondary Choir
- St. Paul's Chapel
- ChoirPrimary Choirs
| - Senior Concert Band
- Wind Band
- Year 5 Bands
| - JSR Sinfonia
- Septissimo Strings
- Junior Strings
- Year 2 String Orchestras
| | - Organ Scholars
- Annual School Musical
- Big Night In Events
- Interhouse Music Festival
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Our Instrumental Staff form a fantastic group of dedicated teachers and talented musicians who provide the skills needed for thundreds of JSR Music students to be able to perform complex music at a high standard.
Peripatetic Staff
| Flute | Bernie Barz
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| Classical Guitar | Melissa Branson
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| Guitar | Gary Lee, Travis Leggett
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| Clarinet | Steffi Hutchinson
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| Oboe | Nick Schurman
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| Voice | Kristin Bowtell
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| Bassoon | Alicia Turner
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| French Horn | Joel Vallance
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| Trumpet | Andrew Gioia, Sinead Liddelow
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| Cello | Russell Vernon
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| Double Bass | Leigh Miller
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| Organ | Jonathan Bradely
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| Piano | Patricia Tan
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| Saxophone | Jessica Herber
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| Violin/Viola | Lynette Swarbrick, Jade Martin,
Christopher Karas
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| Drums/Percussion | Jarryd Price
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| Tuba/Euphonium/Trumbone | Christine Counsel
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Harpischord/Recorder/
Baroque Oboe | Nick Schurman |
Bagpipes
Harp |
Tim Macnamara
Bronwyn Wallis |
For information on how to arrange instrumental or voice lessons, please pick up a 'Making Music' handbook from the Music Department or Administration.