Historical: Marryatville High: Music Tours

Music Tours
The reputation of the music school continued to rise and to broaden students' perception of excellence it was decided to take a group on a music tour of Europe. Extensive fundraising meant that participation was not limited to the wealthy and a group of 41 students set off for England and France.

" The tour not only improved my perception of musical possibilities, especially as they can be handled within school systems, but also my understanding of people, providing a much wider context than is possible within the confines of Adelaide, South Australia or even Australia." Nikki Ayres.

 

The music school continued to seek opportunities for its students to broaden their horizons. In 1989 the Senior Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Ensemble made a concert tour to New Zealand and the School Orchestra accompanied the Adelaide Ballet company in its production of "Soirees Musicale"- Britten and "L'Arlesienne Suite"- Bizet. Other playing engagements that year included the Royal Adelaide Show, Adelaide Band Festival, Kensington and Norwood Library Launch,Station 5UV celebrations, Churches of Christ Women's Conference, Public Schools' Music Festival, Government House SSABSA Garden Party, several local nursing homes, kindergartens and churches. In 1990 the school again took a successful Music Tour to Europe but it was getting increasingly difficult to obtain sponsorship and keep the trip within the reach of all selected students.

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