LPHS students performed confidently in the Regional Chamber Music Contest, and many groups came away with awards.

Well done to all students involved for their hard work over the past couple of months. 

Read on to hear about the chamber music lunchtime concert, one week prior to the contest, and the contest itself.

Lunchtime concert

Thank you to James Hurley for his work organising this lunchtime concert. Staff and students were treated to a variety of chamber music groups as they performed excerpts or all of their items, in preparation for the upcoming contest. This was held in the performance room on a Friday lunchtime, and the room was absolutely filled with supportive students and staff. We look forward to doing more concerts like this in the future. See -photos below from this event.

Contest

LPHS students competed in the Chamber Music NZ Regional Contest, held at Marama Hall, University of Otago in June. All groups performed as part of one of the sessions on Friday afternoon/evening which was adjudicated by Martin Risley. 

Ozan Biner-McGrath was a part of the overall winning group, and LPHS groups also took away 3 (out of the 4) highly commended awards, and the KBB Music Award. 

See below for a list of all Logan Park students who were involved in the contest, and information on awards.

It was such a pleasure to work with many of these groups, and thanks also must go to other coaches and itinerant music teachers John Dodd, Nick Cornish and others.

All students/groups, and awards listed below:

- Overall winner: Vienna Calling (LPHS Inter-school)

Ozan Biner-McGrath (piano, LPHS), Ayal Biner-McGrath (Clarinet, OGHS), Bertil Feng (Viola, Verdon College)

This group automatically went through to the regional final in Chch on 24th June!

- KBB Music Award: The Wintet (LPHS)

Emily Fotheringham (flute), Callum Fotheringham (oboe), Simon Macknight (clarinet), James Hurley (bassoon), Damian Dyke (French horn)

All students in this group will receive a $50 voucher for KBB Music

- High Commended Awards:1. Fluteology (LPHS)

Ava van Asten (flute), Karuna Yang (flute), Emily Fotheringham (flute)

2. Tricolore (LPHS)

Ozan Biner-McGrath (piano), Karuna Yang (flute), Savarna Yang (flute)

3. Dopplergangers (LPHS)

Ava van Asten (flute), Damian Dyke (French horn), Ken Nguyen (piano)

Other LPHS groups/LPHS inter-school groups who performed:Some Pirates (LPHS)

Aoife Ryan Markle (violin), Aria Karetai Molinari (cello), Zane Lehr (piano

)Cornish Pasties (LPHS)

Callum Fotheringham (oboe), Zoe Barton (cello), James Hurley (piano)

Marionette Musicians (LPHS)

Quinn Wilson (violin), Miseki Honjo (violin), Violet Rolston (cello)

I Quottro Violini (LPHS, Columba College, OBHS)

Savarna Yang (LPHS) and members from other schools

The Frog Dispensers (LPHS, OBHS, Trinity College, OGHS)

Aria Molinari (cello, LPHS) and members from other schools

Muffliato Trio (LPHS, Columba College, Balmacewen Intermediate)

Rose Oats (piano, LPHS) and members from other schools