ENCORE 2019 HSC program

Presented by the NSW Education Standards Authority in association with the NSW Department of Education.

ENCORE is recorded at the City Recital Hall. Recordings will be available from NESA: shop.nesa.nsw.edu.au Program HSC 2019

Message from the Minister

In 2020 ENCORE has a new home. Welcome to the City Recital Hall, Angel Place.

As a celebration of student achievement, ENCORE’s impressive program illustrates the range, variety and challenges offered by the three HSC Music courses across styles, genres and musical periods.

The 2020 program is diverse, featuring original works and technically challenging pieces that demonstrate the outstanding effort, passion and commitment of these young vocalists, instrumentalists and composers.

The honour roll in the program acknowledges the students who presented exemplary musicology electives across the three HSC courses.

ENCORE represents the culmination of the strong collaboration between the talented students, their dedicated teachers and their families and friends. Thank you for your support and encouragement through these years of study.

To the students – congratulations, good luck for the future and enjoy this amazing opportunity to perform.

The Hon Sarah Mitchell MLC Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning

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ENCORE and HSC Music

ENCORE is a program of outstanding performances and compositions by students from the Higher School Certificate Music examinations. Music syllabuses for the Higher School Certificate offer students opportunities to develop musical knowledge, skills and understanding and to become adept at performing and composing in a variety of styles and genres.

ENCORE also recognises the exemplary work in musicology electives. Students in the Music 2 and Music Extension courses who undertook musicology electives were required to submit a prepared essay as part of the HSC examination. Students of Music 1 undertaking musicology as an elective were required to present a 10-minute viva voce (discussion) with the examiners at the time of their practical examinations. The students named in the Honour List in this program were identified as having exemplary work in musicology electives.

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HSC MUSIC

In 2019, students were examined according to Stage 6 syllabuses in Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension. In addition to the core, which has aural training as its basis, students had the option to undertake elective studies in performance, composition and musicology.

The Music 1 course is primarily designed for students who have not studied the elective course in Music Years 7–10, although it is available to all students who wish to study it.

The Music 2 course consists of a mandatory topic, Music of the Last 25 Years (Australian focus), and an additional topic. In this course, students perform works representing these topics, write their own compositions, and undertake musicological research and aural training.

In the Music Extension course students specialise in performance, composition or musicology. Examination In all Music Practical examinations in 2019, students could present performances in a variety of styles. In Music 1, students presented up to four pieces representing topics studied in the HSC course. In Music Extension performance, one piece had to be an ensemble work. In addition, all students undertook a written examination that tested aural and/or musicology skills.

Graduates of the NESA Music courses have developed skills in general understanding and appreciation of music.

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16 – 17 March 2020 City Recital Hall

Compere: John Foreman, OAM

Perrin Ford St Mary’s Cathedral College Composer Oculi Omnium (Ford)

Harry Wagstaff Knox Grammar School Cello Piano Trio in G minor Op. 15, Mvt 3 (Smetana)

Yung Kim Sydney Boys High School Flute Sonatina, Mvt 1 (Burton)

Nikolas Rejto St Luke’s Grammar School Classical Guitar Blackwattle Caprices, No. 1 (Edwards)

Luka Biggin-Johnston Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Electric Bass Boogie On Reggae Woman (Wonder)

Leah Amaral Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta Composer The Inferno Polka (Amaral)

Eunice Li Pymble Ladies’ College Piano Piano Sonata No.18 in D Major K.576, Mvt 1 (Mozart)

Gabrielle Montalbo Conservatorium High School Composer Frenetic Dance (Montalbo)

Guy Nicol Barker College Clarinet Trio Pathétique, Mvt 1 (Glinka)

Emily Scarlis Kambala Composer Shadows on the Water (Scarlis)

Ryo Ge North Sydney Girls High School Piano Hommages III. Gabriel Fauré (Carmichael)

Austin Browne Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts Guitar Minor Swing (Reinhardt /Grappelli))

INTERVAL

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Allegra Hall Newtown High School of Performing Arts Mezzo Soprano Billie’s Bounce (Parker / Jefferson arr. Hall)

Mackenzie Constable PLC Armidale Composer Mistress Hibbins (Constable)

Trystan Go St Andrew’s Cathedral School Baritone Whither Must I Wander? (Vaughan Williams)

Bradley Howard Baulkham Hills High School Alto Saxophone Divertimento, Mvts 2 & 3 (Boutry)

Nicholas Craig Winmalee High School Drums What About Me? (League)

Daniel Shao Conservatorium High School Violin Violin Sonata No.1 Op. 105, Mvt I (Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck) (Schumann arr. Hermann)

Isaac Rose Moriah College Clarinet After you, Mr Gershwin! (Kovacs)

Emelyn Krakue Mount Annan Christian College Mezzo Soprano I Can’t Make You Love Me (Reid / Shamblin arr. Raitt)

Background composition Oculi Omnium (Ford) Perrin Ford, Composer St Mary’s Cathedral College

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Performers and composers

John Foreman, OAM Compere John Foreman is a pianist, musical director and composer, and has been appearing on Australian television screens for more than two decades. John wrote The Flame for at the Sydney Olympics, has produced numerous singles and albums, and has performed at music festivals in the USA, Canada and the UK. He has been musical director for many TV shows including Good Morning , , The TV Week , and Oprah’s Australian Adventure at the . John hosts the annual Schools Spectacular, is Creative Director for in Sydney and was musical director and host of the 2020 Australia Day Live concert, broadcast live on the ABC from the Sydney Opera House. John is delighted to return as compere of ENCORE in 2020.

Leah Amaral Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta Leah has a family background in music, making it a major part of her life. She has learnt the piano and flute since primary school and has always harmonised and improvised when listening to songs. Transcribing music was the next step, and composing followed naturally. She participated in many school ensembles including the school orchestra, concert band and flute ensemble as well as co-founding a senior flute ensemble. Being classically trained on the flute through AMEB exams to Grade 5 developed her musical skills and she is now studying for ABRSM Jazz exams. Leah’s composition is performed by Anna Janczewski, flute, and Veronica Chacty, piano.

Luka Biggin-Johnston Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Luka began performing at age eight, playing cello in his school orchestra. After much musical experimentation, he settled on the bass guitar. Luka has performed at regional music festivals and events with varying repertoire and styles. He plays in a four piece bluegrass band, The Bouyon Boys, and plans to keep working in the audio and visual arts, to keep pushing his creativity as well as his intellect. Luka attributes his passion for music to his grandfather, mother and sister, his school and Byron Bay’s creative culture. Luka is joined by Paddy Swain, keyboard and vocals, Tim Schou, electric guitar, Matt Gulliford, drums.

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Austin Browne Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts Listening to the music his parents played when he was growing up, Austin was captivated by the sound of the guitar. He started guitar lessons at the age of seven, attending a range of different academies including the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music where he now studies jazz guitar. He has had orchestral and ensemble experience through the Conservatorium, school ensembles and musicals, variety shows such as Southern Stars, and has led his own band in writing and performing original songs with over 10 000 streams on Spotify. Austin performs with Campbell Price, bass guitar, Jayden Webb, rhythm guitar, Riley Clark, drums.

Mackenzie Constable PLC Armidale Mackenzie started playing violin at age seven and viola at fourteen. She has particularly enjoyed being a member of numerous school ensembles as well as the community Armidale Youth Orchestra. She attained AMEB Grade 6 in both violin and viola and in 2016 was a member of the Australian Opera and Ballet Regional Conservatorium Orchestra. Mackenzie also plays, umpires and coaches hockey, participating in numerous representative teams, and has achieved her gold, silver and bronze Duke of Edinburgh awards. In 2019 she was selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum. Mackenzie’s composition is performed by Catherine Zhou, Lily Dai, Vanessa Kwa, Stephanie Chew from PLC Sydney.

Nicholas Craig Winmalee High School Nicholas was born into a musical family, learning piano from age six and commencing drumming lessons a few years later. He developed high musical standards and had many memorable experiences in his years as part of the PULSE Public Schools Big Band and playing drums and percussion with the NSW Public Schools Stage Band and Jazz Orchestra. Nicholas was selected twice for Schools Spectacular: as a featured performer in 2016 and for the orchestra in 2018. He and his band Cøsmix are currently part of the Talent Development Project. Nicholas performs with Aaron Stubbs, electric guitar, Craig McGown, trumpet, Dave Clayton, bass, Cosmo Gelzinnis, piano.

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Perrin Ford St Mary’s Cathedral College Perrin’s introduction to classical music was through his school choir. Since age twelve he has sung treble and countertenor with the choir, as well as learning piano and composing. He participated in school senior concert and stage bands and is the organist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Darlinghurst, having learnt the organ since age fourteen. He has conducted at school events and intends to pursue conducting in the future. He attended the Eton Choral Course in 2018 in Cambridge, broadcast on the BBC, including a masterclass with acclaimed countertenor, Iestyn Davies. He is currently studying for an AMusA in piano. Perrin’s work is performed by a choir of friends who share his love of choral music.

Ryo Ge North Sydney Girls High School Ryo started learning piano at age five and attained her AMusA in piano aged sixteen. She also achieved her CMusA with credit in clarinet when she was 14 after learning the instrument for three years. She has participated in school bands and orchestras with the clarinet and thoroughly enjoyed competitions, concerts, and tours that the ensembles were involved with. She has been inspired by her piano teacher to learn how to use music to tell a story, and is constantly challenging herself to extend her repertoire. Ryo now teaches piano and plans to continue doing so while at university studying medicine.

Trystan Go St Andrew’s Cathedral School Trystan began singing at age twelve and over the last five years has focused on operatic singing. He appeared as Prince Chulalongkorn in Opera Australia’s 2014 The King and I with Lisa McCune and Teddy Tahu Rhodes, and in 2019 played the lead role in his school musical, Fiddler On The Roof. Trystan is also a well-regarded actor, starring in television series such as The Family Law playing Benjamin Law and Frayed, playing Bo, as well as the sci-fi/action film,Occupation and its upcoming sequel, Occupation Rainfall. Trystan’s other interests include piano, tennis, swimming and debating. Trystan is accompanied by Szu Yu Chen.

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Allegra Hall Newtown High School of Performing Arts Lucky to have been brought up surrounded by music, Allegra enjoys singing both jazz and musical theatre. Her musical theatre accomplishments include eleven productions with Gosford Musical Society, culminating in the 2019 production of Aida where she starred in the title role. Allegra has been very active in her school’s senior drama company and senior extension choir. In 2019 she attended a range of voice and speech and acting technique workshops in New York and LA. Allegra is accompanied by Rodric White, piano, Toby Hall, drums, Mark Harris / Fiona Lugg, bass.

Bradley Howard Baulkham Hills High School Bradley started learning the saxophone when he was nine. He has a classical performance background, but also enjoys jazz, electronic and pop music. In 2017 he completed accelerated Music 2 and AMEB Grade 8 with high distinction. Since then he has participated in two band tours of Europe, attending jazz workshops in Prague and Rome and performing in the 2019 Anzac ceremony in Rome. Bradley’s other passion is martial arts, achieving his 3rd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and 1st Dan Black Belt in Gumdo. Bradley was inspired and challenged by his saxophone tutor and now teaches his own pupils. Bradley is accompanied by Paul Cheung.

Yung Kim Sydney Boys High School Yung’s first instrument was the violin, followed by the piano and flute, so studying HSC Music was a natural progression. His musical achievements include his LMusA in 2019; his AMusA with Distinction in 2017; competing with Northern Youth Symphonic Wind from 2015–2019; winning the intermediate championship and baroque open of the flute society eisteddfod in 2018, the under-19 state band solo championships for flute in 2016 and the national band championships in 2015. Yung’s interests extend to tennis, volleyball and swimming. While he will always find time for music, his future studies will be in physics. Yung is accompanied by Jeremy So.

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Emelyn Krakue Mount Annan Christian College Coming from a highly musical family, music has always played a major role in Emelyn’s life. She has starred in many church and school concerts, appearing as featured soloist in Christmas spectaculars and school musicals. Her most recent role was as Eveline in The Wiz. She is actively involved in her school chapel band and community events as well as sporting activities: she has played soccer since the age of 6, and at a representative level for the past four years. Emelyn will study Criminology, but music will continue to play a significant role in her life. Emelyn is accompanied by Elizabeth Williams.

Eunice Li Pymble Ladies’ College Eunice’s study of piano began at the age of five. While still in primary school she was selected by The Arts Unit, NSW Department of Education, to perform a piano solo and piano trio at the Sydney Opera House, then to accompany a string soloist at Sydney Town Hall during the Primary Proms Choral Festival. She was awarded a music scholarship in Year 7 to Pymble Ladies’ College, where she was a member of the string orchestra and choir. She has achieved honours for piano in her AMusA and LMusA through AMEB, and her Licentiate of Trinity College London (LTCL). She plans to study music and design at university.

Gabrielle Montalbo Conservatorium High School Gabrielle has always loved music, learning singing and piano. She has performed in many competitions, eisteddfods and cultural events and as a soloist in the Sydney Children’s Choir. She was a triple first place winner in Sydney Eisteddfod 2015 and was a Featured Artist in the 2017 and 2019 NSW Schools Spectacular. Her vocal trio was a Grand Finalist on All Together Now in 2018. The trio, now rebranded as H3rizon, represented Australia at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles in 2019. Gabrielle’s composition is performed by Kelly Hou, piano, Olivia Kowalik, violin, Annikka Lu, bass clarinet.

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Guy Nicol Barker College Guy’s study of the clarinet provides him with a means of expressing emotion as well as giving him a community, through ensemble playing and band music. He completed his 8th grade AMEB exams and participated fully in his school music program as well as the North Shore Wind Symphony. He is a keen photographer and filmmaker and his passion for the natural environment motivated him to complete his gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. He will study a double degree of Design and Environment and Sustainability at ANU in 2020. Guy plays the Trio with Alice Hanna, piano, Anthony Grimm, bassoon.

Nikolas Rejto St Luke’s Grammar School Nikolas played the clarinet from an early age, then moved to guitar five years ago. He first won at the Sydney Eisteddfod for classical guitar in 2016, and has achieved first or second place every year since. He was selected to play for the Pollard Awards in 2016 and performed at the Sydney Conservatorium in a special concert honouring refugees in 2017. In 2018 he travelled to the US to receive lessons from several distinguished classical guitarists, and in May 2019 placed 2nd in the Parkening International Young Guitarist Competition in Malibu, California. This experience consolidated his intention to pursue music professionally.

Isaac Rose Moriah College Isaac fell in love with the clarinet as a small child, listening to his brother play. All of his interests and achievements during his schooling revolved around music. He received two music scholarships from Moriah College and went on two international band tours. On one of these he was a soloist. He was a performing arts captain and was involved in many ensembles, such as the school’s top concert band, symphony orchestra and vocal group. In 2018 he completed his AMusA with Distinction in clarinet. Isaac is accompanied by Jo Allen.

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Emily Scarlis Kambala Emily began studying piano at age four and took up singing in choirs and private lessons at age eight. In Year 10 she was awarded CMusA with Distinction in piano. She started learning fundamental melody and harmony writing in Year 5, and her passion for composition flourished in high school. She participated in school workshops and masterclasses in piano and composition and was involved in school choirs and a capella groups as a singer, director, choral arranger and accompanist, including conducting the choir at the Opera House in 2019. Emily conducts Hana Tan, violin, Andrew Doyle, clarinet, Katrina Choi, piano performing her composition.

Daniel Shao Conservatorium High School Daniel began learning violin at the age of four. He performs solo and as a chamber musician, playing in a piano trio. He has won prizes at Sydney Eisteddfod and St George Instrumental Eisteddfod in solo, duet and chamber events. He has extensive performance experience, including as a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra, and has toured internationally. He has participated in many ACO String Workshops and annual Government House concerts, attended the Sydney Conservatorium’s Rising Stars Program and performed Mendelssohn’s Elijah and Bernstein’s Mass at the Opera House. Daniel sees music as a way to communicate with others, and stimulating people’s minds. He is accompanied by Zsuzsanna Giczy.

Harry Wagstaff Knox Grammar School Harry began playing the cello at the age of five and gained a full music scholarship to Knox Grammar School in Year 7. He has participated in many school musical productions, orchestras and chamber ensembles. He has also been a member of the NSW Youth Orchestra, Sydney Youth Orchestras and Kuringai Youth Orchestra, as well as several bands on his secondary instrument, the oboe. Harry has received his AMusA with Distinction on cello and his CMus on oboe with Distinction. Harry will continue his musical studies at the Sydney Conservatorium in 2020. Harry performs with Lindsay Irik, violin, and David Jenkin, piano.

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Honours List

Music 1 – Musicology

Eleonore Asquith Shellharbour Anglican College Bronte Ballantine-Jones Danebank – An Anglican School For Girls Ashley Baumann Xavier High School Luka Biggin-Johnston Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School Zoe Biggs SCEGGS Darlinghurst Shona Bolst Central Coast Adventist School Joshua Boulden Toongabbie Christian College Jemima Brooker Willoughby Girls High School Matthew Brown James Sheahan Catholic High School Douglas Chalmers Southern Highlands Christian School Taegan Charles Menai High School Miya Chesterman Springwood High School Ella Cooper Brigidine College St Ives Shayne Crawshaw OneSchool Global NSW Marc De Paoli William Clarke College Maxwell Dibben Blaxland High School Max Eppelstun Karabar High School Isabella Flax Emanuel School Yulan (Cathy) Gao Meriden School Caitlin Garrett De La Salle Catholic College, Cronulla Tyler Georgiadis St Francis Xavier’s College Harrison Graham Bomaderry High School Gemma Hancock All Saints College (St Mary’s Campus) Julia Herro Meriden School

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Hayley Hunter Frensham School Sarah Jancewicz Frensham School Sophie Jones Barker College Samuel Kennedy James Sheahan Catholic High School Angus Lambert Coonabarabran High School Kaylen Lim Hurlstone Agricultural High School Emily Luton Karabar High School Julian MacDonald Singleton High School Fiona Martin Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart

James Merkouris Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus Eli Mitchell Northern Beaches Secondary College Freshwater Senior Campus

Isabella Moore Oxley College Jasper Musgrave Newtown High School of Performing Arts Travis Neale Moss Vale High School Zachary Newman The Scots College Grant Offner St Edward’s Christian Brothers’ College Ariel Pacanowski Reddam House Bede Patterson St Leo’s Catholic College Vaishnavi Pradeep Duval High School Josephine Press Burwood Girls High School Eric Regalado Loyola Senior High School Jordan Saultry Belmont High School Tamsyn Smith Arndell Anglican College Saara Stenberg Gilroy Catholic College Jade Sullivan William Clarke College Paddy Swain Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School

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Harriet Taylor Frensham School Grace Trebley Albury High School Jemima Votier Meriden School Stewart Williams Broken Hill High School Brooklyn Wright John Therry Catholic High School Andrew Yu Bradfield College Domenic Zappia St Gregory’s College Campbelltown

Music 2 – Musicology Elective Essay

Rebecca Du Queenwood Mia Lo Russo St George Girls High School Susanna Pang Sydney Girls High School Elodie Roumanoff Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus

Music Extension – Musicology Essay

An Ru (Janice) Gao Meriden School

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Acknowledgements

Peter Copeland Director / Production Manager Music Technology Projects Officer, The Arts Unit NSW Department of Education

Peter Hayward Backstage Manager / Production Coordinator Arts Coordination Officer (Rel.), The Arts Unit NSW Department of Education

Mark Graham Supervisor of Marking, Performance

Royna McNamara Supervisor of Marking, Written

Sue Dawson Stage Door Manager Arts Coordination Officer, The Arts Unit NSW Department of Education

Nick Cowell Stage Management Team Teacher and Student Arts Resources Support Officer, The Arts Unit NSW Department of Education

Lynne Halpin Stage Management Team

Carolyn Hammer Livestream Producer

DART Connections Livestream Provider

Karen Astill Stage Management Team

David Ferguson LDF, Lighting Design

Julie Montague Compere notes

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Maureen Stevens Manager, External Engagement and Events, NESA

Anjani Nath Project Officer, Events, NESA

Tracey Cohen Administrative Assistant, Events, NESA

Anna Zmijewska Program Design and Production, NESA

Anna Warr Photography

ENCORE is produced by The Arts Unit of the NSW Department of Education. The Arts Unit delivers programs in dance, drama, music, visual arts, debating, public speaking, spelling, reading and special events to NSW government schools. Annually, more than 44 000 students and 6000 teachers directly participate in The Arts Unit’s programs and an additional 433 000 students access these programs.

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