With weekly rehearsals and sectionals, weekend workshops, band camps, lead-up performances and competitions, the hard work and dedication that our College musicians put into preparing for last week’s 2021 KBB Music Festival paid off, as Saint Kentigern came away with five awards – one of the top achieving schools in Auckland!

Held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral and St Mary’s Church in Parnell, the annual event showcased the very best in secondary school music across Auckland. Last year, due to Covid restrictions, our ensembles were unable to compete so it was a real thrill to once again perform for a live, public audience. Over 350 Saint Kentigern College musicians from Years 7-13 took part, with our String Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band, Big Band and Stage Band hitting all the right notes! In addition, several of our musicians were also selected to take part in the combined schools Honours Orchestra and Jazz Band on Friday night.

After presenting their works during the week, the Concert Band and Big Band were invited to take part in Saturday night’s Gala Concert – an honour reserved for the top four performing schools in Auckland. Following the Concert our music leaders stepped up to receive the following awards:

GOLD                               Concert Band, directed by Miss Mary Lin
SPECIAL AWARD:            Concert Band for Best Performance of an Original Work

GOLD                                Big Band, directed by Mr Paul Norman

SPECIAL AWARD:            Big Band for Best Performance of a Swing Chart

SILVER:                            Symphony Orchestra, directed by Miss Loata Mahe

COMMENDED                    String Ensemble, directed by Ms Miranda Hutton

COMMENDED                    Symphonic Band, directed by Mr Matt Baker and Mr Tom Chester

Students selected for the combined schools Honours Orchestra and Jazz Band:
Daniel Huang- Bassoon
Evan Metcalfe- Horn
Julia Huang- Horn
Amy Prebble- Violin
Annie Ni- Viola
Elisa Wu- Viola
Rachel Moon- Double Bass
Lawrence Liu- Tenor Sax

The Music Department is particularly proud of these results. Head of Music, Miss Mary Lin would like to offer her sincere thanks the ensemble directors for their contribution, effort, dedication and time spent with individual musicians and their groups. She also thanks the senior students, especially those in Year 13 or in Section Leader roles for stepping up and showing great leadership.

These results highlight the growing depth of instrumental music at the College, ensuring a strong flow of musicians for the future. We now look forward to the Middle School and Senior School Solo Music Competition later this week!

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