Director of Music | Mr Derek Rose

Quote of the week

Music is what tells us that the human race is greater than we realise. (Napoléon Bonaparte)

Thank you for your support of Terrace Music throughout 2021, an amazing year filled with many wonderful musical moments and memories, which I hope will stay with the boys for years to come. I wish the Terrace Family a safe and Holy Christmas and New Year.

Year 12 Valedictory Assembly

Congratulations to both the Red Thunder Drumline and the Fanfare Team, who performed as part of the Year 12 Valedictory Assembly last Thursday afternoon. Thank you to Mr Matt Cocking and Mr Brad Esbensen for their ongoing dedication and leadership of their respective ensembles.

Year 12 Valedictory Mass

The Terrace Choir is to be congratulated on a fine performance last Thursday evening at The Cathedral of St Stephan as we farewelled the 2021 Year 12 cohort. It was a celebration of thanksgiving for all that Year 12 has brought to the College and was a very moving occasion. The Choir was supported by our talented Terrace String Quartet led by Ms Amy Phillips. I thank Mr Sam Hewerdine for accompanying the Choir and Mr Jacob Bradford, our Choir Director, who has done a phenomenal job throughout 2021 with our Terrace Choirs.

State Honours Ensemble Program Primary

Congratulations and best of luck to George Barnes, William Caro, Max Elliot, Ben Fraser, Marcus Frawley, Alexander Gordon, Harry Hammermaster, Adrian Kuok, Douglas Lane, Matthew Lyons, Nicholas Morris and Chimeze Ngini, who have all been successful in their selection for the State Honours Ensemble Primary School Program (SHEP). This program connects the finest musicians from a range of schools into various ensembles.