Cambridge High School’s Concert Band and Jazz Band have returned from the Australian International Music Festival in Sydney with outstanding results.
The Concert Band received a Silver Award, while the Jazz Band earned a prestigious Gold Award, placing highest among all jazz ensembles at the festival.
A standout moment was performing on stage at the Sydney Opera House, alongside other key performances at Chatswood Concourse Concert Hall and Darling Harbour.
The Concert Band also gave the world premiere of Te Manu Haerenga, composed by Cambridge High’s head of music, Daniel Peters, and featuring taonga pūoro. Additionally, students took part in a cultural exchange with Ying Wa College from Hong Kong at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
“The trip was an unforgettable experience that showcased the talent, professionalism, and mana of Cambridge High School’s young musicians on an international stage,” Peters said.
Members of the two bands pictured outside the Sydney Opera House
