Published on: 6 June 2024




Yesterday afternoon, a select group of our talented musicians, travelled to the Perth CBD to perform at St George’s Cathedral for their ‘Concerts at One’ series. The program (listed in order below) featured a variety of classical pieces, performed by Preparatory and Senior School students.

Ares Yin (Year 9) – Trumpet Concerto in E flat, Movement II by Franz Joseph Haydn
Fergus Khoo (Year 8) – Concert Piece by Alexandre Guilmant
Daniel Foo (Year 7) –  Affirmation by Ernest Bloch
Terence Zhao (Year 8) – Claire de Lune by Claude Debussy
Ares (Year 9) and Eason (Year 5) Yin – Nocturne in C sharp minor by Fryderyk Chopin
Jayden Khoo (Year 8) – Juin: Barcarolle no.6 from Les saisons, Op 37b by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Max Zhang (Year 8) – Prelude from Suite from The Victorian Kitchen Garden by Paul Reade
Ari Fisher (Year 10) – Prayer – No.1 from Jewish Life by Ernest Bloch

St George’s Cathedral hosts ‘Concerts at One’ each Wednesday, which offers the public a chance to enjoy wonderful music performances for free. This popular series is timed to suit shoppers, city workers, seniors, school groups, and tourists on a day trip to Perth, making for an eclectic, appreciative audience. For our students, ‘Concerts at One’ provides a unique performance opportunity outside of the School’s music events –  one where they get a feel for performing for the general public, which some may not have experienced, and the honour of doing so in a stunning historic venue with wonderful acoustics.

The event was well-attended, with many of the boys’ parents in the audience. One parent commented that “the boys played fantastically, were all very well-presented and the music program offered a moment of reflection and peace, particularly paired with the beautiful venue.”

Music Administration Assistant Tahlia Denn said, “I was very proud to support our students today representing Christ Church, they’re a wonderful group and we had a fun day out and got lucky with the weather!”

“Our concert showcased a great mixture of instruments – we had trumpet, trombone, clarinet, viola, cello and piano so that really showcased the School’s music program and our range of student talent.”

“Normally in reflective spaces like St George’s Cathedral, you’ll get voice, strings or piano whereas having brass offered a nice balance and a contrast to what you might experience at similar venues. I’d also like to acknowledge Martina Liegat who was the accompanist for our students today and did a brilliant job.”