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MUSIC
Groups
Orchestras The orchestras provide wonderful
instrumental opportunities in a supportive
Junior and positive environment. They enrich the life
Duchesne at Baradene through performances at school
Orchestra (eg: assemblies etc.), within the community
(performances at Remuera and Central
The Duchesne Orchestra is for players from Libraries) as well as performances within the
Year 7 – 10. The Orchestra performs at wider community (playing at festivals and
regular school concerts each term, award competitions).
assemblies and end-of-year prize giving,
sometimes joining other school groups for Senior
festivals or playing out in the community Orchestra
(eg, at Retirement Villages) where the
girls’ efforts are always appreciated. It is a The Senior Orchestra is made up of players
training group for the Senior Orchestra and
as such the players will cover performance largely drawn from Years 9 – 13 students
technique, ensemble playing, following a
conductor, playing harmonies rather than of Grade 4 standard and above. It is an
just the tune, building a repertoire of pieces
both for enjoyment as well as performance. enthusiastic and vital, vertical community
Conductor: Joanne Johnston
within Baradene where the girls play a wide
joannejnz@gmail.com
021 108 4040 varietyof musicfromBaroquetoContemporary
which not only inspires but which they enjoy.
The Baradene College Orchestra performs at
school masses, assemblies, concerts and prize
giving as well as participating successfully in
the Annual KBB Orchestra Festival.
Conductor: Mary Lin (Head of Music)
music@baradene.school.nz
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