The Strike a Chord Competition is a new initiative developed by Musica Viva Australia, and supported by Creative Victoria, Melbourne Recital Centre, and the Australian National Academy of Music. This inaugural National Chamber Music Championship for secondary school ensembles commenced last week. BGGS entered five ensembles, and was honoured to have three ensembles receive first-round prizes. Congratulations to the following ensembles:
The Strike a Chord Keyboard Prize—BGGS Piano Trio
Michelle Jeong (10W) Cello
Sophie Shan (11E) Piano
Lilly Zhang (11W) Violin
The Spirit of Chamber Music Prize—BGGS Year 12 String Quartet
Aravindi Gunawardena (12E) Cello
Hannah Kim (12M) Violin
Mia Li (12R) Violin
Margot Marshall (12W) Viola
The Strike a Chord Woodwind Prize (for an ensemble with one or more woodwind players)—BGGS Harp Trio
Remi Hirayama (10L) Harp
Clare Tian (11M) Violin
Vivian Wang (11L) Flute
Mrs Emma Dron
Director of Instrumental Music
