Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra heading to Bowen

The Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra will head to Bowen to present a special one off performance with all proceeds supporting the work of Anglicare North Queensland.

Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra is coming to Bowen for a very special performance. Picture: Contributed

This December, the Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra will head to Bowen to present a special one off performance with all proceeds supporting the work of Anglicare North Queensland.

The unique program of chamber music and works for chamber orchestra will be held at the Holy Trinity Church and is a part of the Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra’s tour through Queensland and New South Wales bringing some of the best classical music to the regions.

Melbourne Grammar School has a long tradition of embarking on orchestra tours, giving students the opportunity to share their talents with audiences across the country.

Year 12 student and 2024 Captain of Music, George Pourpouras, said the orchestra tour was one of the events he was most looking forward to in year 12.

“It is a great opportunity to make music with my mates, and to travel to parts of the country I might not have otherwise had the chance to see,” they said.

George Pourpouras is one of the students who will be hitting the road for this years tour. Picture: Contributed

The 75-person orchestra will travel from Far North Queensland, performing down the east coast of Australia, before heading back to Melbourne.

“Providing our music students with a range of performance experiences is an important part of Melbourne Grammar’s music program,” said Headmaster Philip Grutzner.

“These tours provide the students with the experience of a being professional musician, the experience of seeing our country and the opportunity to give back to the wider community.”

When they aren’t performing students will have the opportunity to see some of the country’s incredible natural wonders and big attractions as they road trip down the coast.

Pat Miller, Director of Symphony Orchestra will guide his musicians through masterpieces by Bach, Mozart, Rachmaninov, and Brahms. Picture: Contributed

“By performing in and for regional communities, we hope our young musicians not only share their joy of their music making, but also gain insight into life beyond the big cities,” explained Pat Miller, Director of Symphony Orchestra.

Attendees at the performance in Bowen can expect to hear musical masterpieces by Bach, Mozart, Rachmaninov, and Brahms performed by the young orchestra showcasing their incredible group work along with some talented soloists.

The performance is set to be held at the Holy Trinity Church in Bowen at 7:30pm on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

Tickets are available now via www.mgs.vic.edu.au/events or will be available on the night at the door.

Originally published as Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra heading to Bowen