The Annual MAGS Music Concert was held on Tuesday night at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre in Epsom.
Music 360° showcased a variety of musical items from a diverse range of extra-curricular groups that provided the audience with a great evening of entertainment.
Classical items from the Symphonic and Chamber orchestra ranged from pieces by NZ composer David Woodcock to a rousing Czardas. Excellence students Hannah Houghton and Nadine Hidalgo gave a wonderful performance of Scherzo by Brahms, and promising Baritone singer Tyran Talamaivao sang O Sole Mio accompanied by Ms Moon on piano.
The Moon Stars also performed the original composition Balkan Dance by Emma Moon for which they received a chamber award.
Contemporary music items ranged from a fabulous rendition of Brasil by the very popular MAGS jazz band to a Bruno Mars hit by the MAGS ball band. As well, the junior girls band Sweet Thai Chilli and the very popular Wonder Cats performed to an enthusiastic response.
Two new groups impressed this year. Firstly, the Tongan boys quartet presented a medley of Tongan songs – performed with pride and passion, and the very popular new group playing Gypsy Jazz had the audience tapping their toes.
Director Arts Co-Curricular Jacqui Cesan said, “The evening was opened and closed by the Concert Orchestra – the final item Kalinka getting the audience clapping in time to this classic. This was a great way to end the evening. “Thanks to all the music teachers and staff for their commitment to the student performers.”
Photos / Porcia Meredith
