KWS Magazine 2012 Issue Two - Kinross Wolaroi School

KWS Strings WinBig at EisteddfodThe KWS Prep Strings playerscontinue to be a shining exampleof our School’s outstanding Musiceducation program.The Prep Strings groups won bothof their sections at the 2012 Cityof Orange Eisteddfod, earning bothhigh points and praise on the day.A very proud Head of Strings,Lorraine Moxey, said it waswonderful to see the youngmusicians rewarded for their hardwork and dedication, and helpful forthem to receive feedback from theadjudicator.“The Prep Strings members werepraised for their fine tuning andattentiveness to the conductor,”Lorraine said.The strings players won two sections:Prep Strings won Primary School AgeString Ensemble (6 or more players);Prep Quintet won Primary SchoolAge String Ensemble (3 to 5 players).Our Senior players also had a verysuccessful day, scooping the SeniorString sections at the eisteddfod.Their results were: Chamber Stringswon Secondary School Age StringEnsemble (6 or more players); SeniorString Quartet won Open StringEnsemble (3 to 5 players); ChamberStrings won Open String Ensemble (6or more players).“Our Chamber Strings’ performanceof Molly on the Shore by PercyGrainger in the Open Strings sectionreceived the highest score of the daywith 95 points,” Lorraine said.“The adjudicator said they playedwith energy and accuracy and it wasobvious that everyone was havingfun doing it.”Pictures: Prep Quintet players AilishSeedsman, Henry Carter, Hannah Solari,Myriam Kwa and Jessica Amos25