Issue 24 - Sept 2010 - Scots College

Shared
Harmonies
‘Shared Harmonies’ created shared memories for more than 200 performers from Scots College
and Queen Margaret College on August 4 in the Wellington Town Hall. The concert was a joint
venture put on by the schools as a fundraising event in aid of Presbyterian Support Central. Not
only was it to highlight and share the many talents of our musicians and performers but also
acknowledge our shared history and special character.
Everyone descended upon the Town Hall
on a very wet and cold day to rehearse in
the morning, present a Matinee and finally
a ‘gala’ style evening concert.
This was the first time both schools had
combined musical forces at all levels and
each group presented two items of their
own and a joint one with the other school.
The groups from both the Prep School
and Secondary School all performed
admirably and enjoyed joining forces
with QMC. At one stage there were over
100 Year 4 – 8 students singing in a
massed choir item, “Go tell it on the
mountain” and “He’s got the whole world
in his hand.”
The concerts were a huge success and
we raised $5000 to donate to Presbyterian
Support Central, which is a fantastic
contribution. Shared Harmonies was a
wonderful occasion and experience for all,
and it was definitely agreed we should do
this again and look for further opportunities
to join forces with our sister school.
Left to right: Scott Rieper, Candace Cassie, Zoe Webster, Presbyterian Support Central Chair Helen Trim, Katja Heesterman, Emily Costa and Nick Wellwood.
12 THE QUAD | SEPTEMBER 2010 – ISSUE 24