“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” – Martin Luther

On Thursday, 29th May, students and families from both the Primary and Secondary schools came together to celebrate the musical achievements of our young performers. The evening was a vibrant showcase of the dedication, talent, and collaborative spirit that define our school’s music program.

More than 100 students took to the stage, performing in a variety of ensembles that reflected the incredible work taking place during their weekly rehearsals. The ensembles featured on the night included:

· LCC Concert Band

· 5I Band

· 5C Band

· Primary Choir

· Secondary Choir

· Flute Choir

· String Ensemble

· Senior Band

· Wind Ensemble

Many of these groups rehearse weekly, often before school or during lunchtime. The commitment these students have shown—sacrificing sleep-ins or breaks to pursue their love of music—deserves the highest praise. Their professionalism and musicianship were clearly on display throughout the evening.

Adding to the evening's charm, several Year 5 and 6 students performed solos and duets for audience members as they waited to enter the church, offering a personal and intimate prelude to the concert.

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our exceptional Lighthouse Music staff for their dedication to nurturing our students’ musical abilities and confidence:

· Miss Regan Mooney – Flute

· Mrs Colleen Brown – Strings

· Mr Bill Vincent – Brass and Woodwind

· Mr Nicolas Rosario – Primary Music Coordinator and Guitar

· Mr Pius Choi – Brass

· Mrs Vincy Pang – Music administrator extraordinaire

Special thanks also go to the students involved in running the event:

- our enthusiastic Primary Music Captains, Cynthia Zhang and William Kuoch, and our Secondary Arts Captains, Caroline Zimmerman and Thevan Kajipa, for their role in hosting the evening so beautifully.

- Riley Williams and the Year 9/10 Music Performance class for managing the staging on the night;

- Isaac Taj-Ud-din for his lighting.

We are also grateful to the many staff members who supported the event, both on the night and in the lead-up—your contributions were invaluable in bringing this showcase to life!

Finally, a particular thankyou goes to Mr Nam Ly, one of our Lighthouse parents, for his outstanding photography which beautifully captured the spirit and energy of the evening.

Mrs Shari Bhatt

Instrumental Music Coordinator

Secondary Music Coordinator