Residents & Music

There are a number of way residents to participate, and develop as musicians at St George’s College including ensembles, performances and mentorship.

Questions about the Music Program and how residents can get involved can be sent to the Music Department, and information about becoming a resident can be found at this link.

Raymond Yong and Ilario Sellitto perform in front of the fireplace and timber panelling in the Dining Hall at St George's College.

Engagement

The Music Program gives residents opportunities to participate, perform and collaborate throughout the year. College Residents have opportunities to participate through ensembles, performances and concert support.

Mentoring

Residents have opportunities to learn from the College’s Music Staff, Fellows and visiting artists. This mentorship takes many forms, including chamber coaching, rehearsals, performance projects and informal artistic guidance.

Sophia Holmes, Jeremy Rolfe, Heath Turnor, Tim Creed, River Merendino, Sandra Joe, Georgia Bird and Maria McLemore perform on a colourfully lit stage.

Resident-led

Resident-led ensembles and events are supported by the College’s Music Program and provide opportunities for residents to collaborate, and build community through music in a supportive and creative environment.

St George’s College is home-base of resident-led a capella ensembles. Both ensembles perform regularly at College events and you can find out more below.

Resident-led Ensembles

Mockingbirds

14 young women sit on a brown leather couch in the quadrangle of St George's College.

Originally formed in 2013, The Mockingbirds are the College’s women’s vocal ensemble. Their repertoire spans contemporary popular music, vocal arrangements and classic favourites, with a strong focus on collaborative performance and ensemble musicianship.

You can find out more about the Mockingbirds at their links below.

The Newby Blues

Founded in 2012, The Newby Blues is the College’s long-standing men’s vocal ensemble. Over the years, the group has brought together students from across Perth’s university community through a shared enjoyment of vocal performance, humour and camaraderie.

You can find out more about The Newby Blues at their links below.

Music Resources for Residents

Residents of St George’s College have access to number of musical resources, including a dedicated resident music room, pianos, a pipe organ, baroque instrumenst, amplied gear and more.

Explore Music Resources for Residents →

A baby grand, drumkit, guitar and amp in the resident music room at St George's College.
The pipes of the organ at St George's College with a stained glass window to the right.
An audience is seated in the Ruth Rodgers Room at St George's College.
A Fazioli Concert Grand Piano sits on stage at St George's College in front of a bay window.