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A Night of Music

The 2026 IGS Competition Series came to a close on Wednesday night with the annual IGS Instrumental Competition, featuring students in Years 3 to 11 across Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions. Running alongside it, the Composition Competition showcased original works by students in Years 5 to 11. Both events are fast becoming highlights of the Music Calendar, celebrating the exceptional musical talent and creativity across the School.

 

A man in a blazer shakes hands with a student on a concert stage, handing them a certificate.

 

Violin, trumpet, bass guitar, cello, guitar, euphonium, vibraphone and saxophone featured in an impressive range of repertoire. Supported by their instrumental tutors, students demonstrated technical skill, musical sensitivity and individual expression.

Our Adjudicators

Alexandra D’Elia, a violinist and educator formerly with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, adjudicated the Instrumental Competition. Ben Robinson, an award-nominated composer and arranger, adjudicated the Composition Competition.

Both were highly impressed by the standard of performances across all age groups, including our youngest musicians and Senior School students. Their closing remarks offered valuable feedback and encouragement, with a shared message for all students to continue refining their skills, developing their musical craft and embracing every opportunity to grow as performers.

Instrumental Competition Results

Junior Division (Years 5–6)

  • Winner – Max W (Violin)
  • Runner-Up – Noah S (Euphonium)

Intermediate Division (Years 7–9)

  • Winner – Dara H (Acoustic Guitar)
  • Runner-Up – Ferdinand P (Bass Guitar)

Senior Division (Years 10–12)

  • Winner – Benedict R (Saxophone)
  • Runner-Up – Elin S (Vibraphone)

Overall Winner – Dara H (Acoustic Guitar)

Composition Competition Results

Junior Division (Years 5–6)

  • Winner – Noah S, composer of Qualcosa

Intermediate Division (Years 7–10)

  • Winner – Luka W, composer of Meridian
  • Runner-Up – Naomi S, composer of Bacterium

Senior Division (Years 11–12)

  • Winner – Timothy L, composer of A New Perspective
  • Runner-Up – Oscar F, composer of The Great Wave

Overall Winner – Luka W, composer of Meridian

Thank You

A special thank you to our Music Staff for encouraging, nurturing and coaching such accomplished young musicians, and to the Music Department for their dedicated work and preparation leading up to the event. Thanks also go to our Artist in Residence, Mr Joshua Cheng, for his outstanding accompaniment and musical support throughout the competitions, and to our Composer in Residence, Dr Harry Sdraulig, for mentoring students and fostering their creativity and composition skills.

As the IGS Music Competition Series continues to grow, these events remain a valued part of the Music Program, giving students opportunities to showcase sophisticated instrumental performances and original compositions, refine their technical skills, build confidence and prepare for future musical opportunities.

Congratulations to all participants and finalists!

 

Five students in school uniforms stand in a row holding Certificates of Achievement, looking as prepared for a live music concert as they are for academic success.
A boy sitting on a chair plays a blue electric guitar during a live music performance at night.
A young student in a polo shirt plays the violin during a live music concert on stage.
A young boy wearing glasses plays the violin during a night concert on stage in front of a grand piano.
A child in a school polo shirt plays a brass euphonium during a night concert.
A man in a blazer presents a certificate to a smiling young student on stage during a night of music.
A smiling girl holds up a Certificate of Achievement for the 2024 JGS Instrumental Competition during a night concert.
Five students stand in a row on stage holding certificates of achievement following a night of music.
Two children holding certificates of achievement stand next to a woman on a stage in front of a grand piano during a night music event.
A spiral-bound report titled A New Perspective by Timothy, Year 12, rests on a desk next to headphones and a tablet, capturing the essence of a night of music.
Three concert workstations on a white table, each featuring a tablet with music headphones and a spiral-bound notebook titled The Great Wave.
A student holding a certificate of achievement stands between two men in a wood-panelled room following an evening concert.
A young person with curly hair plays an electric bass guitar during a night concert.
A young person in a black hoodie plays the cello on a concert stage at night.
A young person focuses intently whilst playing a classical guitar during a night of music.
A young man playing a saxophone during a live music concert on stage.
A student wearing glasses and a school uniform plays a vibraphone with blue beaters during a night concert.

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