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) |
| 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, Guildford Grammar Chapel, Perth Town Hall and Fremantle Town Hall. |
| Touring regional WA | Busselton (2008), Kalgoorlie (2009), Albany (2010) and Margret River (2011) |
Workshops with world-renowned
and great local musicians | John Morrison, Stephen Williams, Jonathan Willcocks, Giancarlo Guerrero and The Idea of North |
| CD and DVD recordings | |
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
- Barbershop Quartet
| - Senior Concert Band
- Wind Band
- Year 5 Bands
- Bagpipe Band
| - JSR Sinfonia
- Septissimo Strings
- Year 2 String
- Orchestras
| - Senior Jazz Band
- Septimus Swing
| - Organ Scholars
- Annual School Musical
- Big Night In Events
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In 2011, our Instrumental Staff from a fantastic group of dedicated teachers and talented musicians who provide the skills needed for hundreds of JSR Music students to be able to perform complex music at a high standard.
Peripatetic Staff
| Instrument | Instrumental Staff |
| Flute | Bernie Barz |
| Guitar | Garry Lee, Travis Leggett |
| Clarinet | Nicole Talbot |
| Oboe | Yonna Sunderland |
| Voice | Richard Symons |
| Bassoon | Alicia Turner |
| French Horn | Joel Vallance |
| Trumpet | Andrew Gioia |
| Cello | Russell Vernon |
| Double Bass | Leigh Miller |
| Organ | Jonathan Bradley |
| Piano | Patricia Tan |
| Saxophone | Jessica Herbert |
| Violin/Viola | Lynette Swarbrick (MB), Jade Martin (BB) |
| Classical Guitar | Melissa Branson |
| Drums | Ben Falle, Leonard Barker, Jarryd Price |
| Tuba/Euphonium/Trombone | Carl Harper |
| Harpischord/Recorder/Baroque Oboe | Jordi Carral |
For information on how to arrange instrumental or voice lessons, please pick up a 'Making Music' handbook from the Music Department or Administration.