Students compete in Ontario Music Festivals Piano Finals
Trafalgar Grade 11 students Ria and Ritika recently participated in the Piano Provincial Finals with the Ontario Music Festivals Association (OMFA) in St. Catherine’s. OMFA is the umbrella body for community Music Festivals in the province. Member festivals of the OMFA share the mutual objective of providing performance and competition opportunities for young artists, with […]
Gold Performances and MusicFest Nationals
Congratulations to the Castle Band and the Castle Singers who performed at MusicFest Nationals on May 18 in Niagara Falls. Both the Castle Band and Castle singers received Gold for their performances! Thank you to Mrs. Hopkins and Mr. Smerdon for their unwavering commitment to the music program and their leadership that has guided these talented […]
Music Students Rehearse for upcoming Festival
On February 7, a total of 63 Trafalgar students travelled to three different locations in York Region to participate in rehearsals for the annual Conference of Independent Schools’ Music Festival (CISMF). The School had students participate in all three Choirs as well as all three Bands. The CISMF showcases students from various schools performing together […]
Trafalgar Girl Alice: The Renaissance Woman
There is no shortage of talent when it comes to Trafalgar Castle School students! Whether in academics, arts or athletics, time and again, Trafalgar students have proven to be extraordinary in their pursuits. This is demonstrated by Grade 10 student Alice M. an exceptional student and acclaimed pianist and musician. Since the age of six, […]
Arts Fest 2021
The arts play an important role in the balanced life of a Trafalgar student. From music, drama, creative writing, and fine art, our girls create incredible works of art. Arts Fest, Trafalgar’s annual celebration of the arts, was another smash hit this year and showcased the amazing talents of our students! Watch the Arts Fest assembly […]
Student shares original Composition
It is no secret that the arts program at Trafalgar Castle School is thriving. Whether it’s visual arts with Ms. Welbourn or vocal and instrumental music with Ms. Newman in the lower school, creativity and collaboration in the arts is alive and well. Trafalgar Music teacher Mr. Smerdon recently shared an original composition from Grade […]
Music Class Small Ensemble Recordings
Mr. Smerdon’s Grade 11 and 12 music students completed another share-worthy assignment before the winter break. This time, they learned and recorded a part in an ensemble that they combined with one or two other students’ work. The result were the following fantastic small ensemble recordings: Allegro by Mozart from Yasmine A., Yuki G. […]
Fun in Grade 11/12 Music Class!
It’s always fun during music class with Mr. Smerdon! During the month of November the Grade 11 and 12 Music Class were asked to write a parallel accompaniment part to a short, well known melody. After they completed this task, they were asked to add a piano accompaniment using appropriate chords. The final piece of […]
Trafalgar Castle School to receive unprecedented multimillion-dollar gift
Trafalgar Castle School is thrilled to share the news of an unprecedented multimillion-dollar gift from the Oldman Family. The gift comes as an 8,000 square foot modular building set to arrive on campus this summer and eventually become home to a new fitness centre, music space, yoga and dance studio. The announcement was made on […]
Raise Them in Song
Dr. Leanne Foster’s Address at this year’s Holiday Dinners: Listening to the girls sing this evening, I was reminded of an article that appeared in last Monday’s Globe and Mail, entitled, “Odes to Joy: Researchers study the uplifting power of singing.” I think anyone who has been part of a choir can attest to that […]