A workshop with a Spanish military band, a performance at the Australian embassy in Toledo and a joint concert with musicians from the Conservatory of Music Francisco Guerrero in Seville were among the many highlights of Knox Grammar School Symphonic Wind Ensemble’s Tour of Spain and Portugal.
Forty students from Years 9 to 12 toured and performed across Portugal and Spain in December, with visits to Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville, Lisbon, Sintra and Salamanca.
“Some highlights included flamenco workshops, visiting the kaleidoscopic grounds of Alhambra and even visiting a bull farm!” said Year 11 student James Tan, who plays trumpet.
“My favourite part of the trip was working with the Spanish Armada Band. Even though there was difficulty in communication, through the universal language of music we were able to both challenge ourselves and enjoy an extensive variety of music.”
The tour gave the boys an opportunity to learn about the musical and cultural heritage of Europe, while also working on their own musicianship.
“As we traversed Spain and Portugal, the exposure to different culture's music and repertoire made us think that music is a lifelong journey which will never end, no matter where you are in the world,” said James.
05 June 2025
Last week, the Wahroonga Prep Stage 3 students embarked on a three-day Science Excursion to Canberra. The trip included nine diverse locations that challenged the students and promoted deep thinking.
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“Write what you know, and know what you write.”
30 May 2025
The Prep School hosted Old Boy Alex Richter (OKG20) for our bi-annual Ride With Richter fundraiser, to support SpinalCure Australia’s impactful neurostimulation research.
