Tempo transformer: Mooroopna Park Primary School Year 4 student Ebenezer Ngando had an opportunity to conduct the orchestra.
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Rechelle Zammit
From the opening crescendo to the final note, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra inspired a possible next generation of future artists during its visit to Shepparton.
On Wednesday, April 24, the icons of classical music paid a visit to St Augustine’s Hall to perform to a lively audience of 150 regional primary school students.
Not only did they bring music to the students’ ears, they presented a challenge.
One by one, students took the podium.
With baton in hand, they were tasked with swinging, striking and signalling the beats.
The maestros-to-be stole the spotlight, and The News photographer Rechelle Zammit was behind the lens to capture their newfound confidence.
Good conduct: With a broad smile and a steady hand, Gowrie St Primary School Year 5 student Yasemin Coskun leads the orchestra.
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Rechelle Zammit
String along: Anne-Marie Johnson, a violinist from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, captivated the audience.
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Rechelle Zammit
Beat it: Robert Cossom, a percussionist from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, was on a drum roll.
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Rechelle Zammit
Composed: Year 5 student Maleah McAuliffe from Mooroopna Primary School guides the musicians through their next piece.
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Rechelle Zammit
Take a bow: Violinist Molly Collier O’Dwyer of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra delivered a masterful performance.
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Rechelle Zammit
Change of tune: Mooroopna Primary School Year 6 student Charlotte Hill steps into the role of an orchestra conductor.
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Rechelle Zammit
Play it by ear: R.J. Lambert, a Year 6 student from Tatura Primary School, tries his hand at conducting the musicians.
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Rechelle Zammit
Maestro: Talented conductor Leonard Weiss leads the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
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Rechelle Zammit
Face the music: The students watch in awe as the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs.
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Rechelle Zammit
