FOUR local HSC music graduates have been selected to perform their examination pieces at the annual Bravissimo showcase at The Glasshouse on Tuesday, 17 February.
The not-for-profit event celebrating outstanding regional talent from all school systems has sold out.
The showcase celebrates excellence and inspires future performers.
It provides valuable insight into the Band 6 standards of senior music courses for current students and their teachers.
Leanne Johnson, who spearheaded Bravissimo in 2012 and its development since, says, “These outstanding young people deserve to be celebrated by the Port Macquarie community.”
”They will take to the Glasshouse stage, along with 15 other incredible young musicians.”
Dominic Matheson, a former student at St Joseph’s Regional College achieved a HSC Band 6 Music 1 result of 95/100 and an ENCORE nomination for saxophone and percussion.
Stephanie Dun was an accelerated student at Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus in 2025.
She is a saxophonist and achieved a Music 1 result of 89/100.
Stephanie led the Royal Australian Air Force marching contingent with her band at the 2025 Sydney Anzac Day march in Sydney.
Molly Bridle, a vocalist and graduate of MacKillop College, achieved 89.5 in the Music 1 course, her highest HSC result.
William Corrigan, a St Columba Anglican School graduate received an ENCORE nomination for both his performance and his music composition, along with a Band 6 Music 1 result of 93/100.
Students nominated for Bravissimo and ENCORE are chosen for their outstanding music performances and compositions across all courses, including Music 1, Music 2 and Extension Music.
These four talented young musicians will join performers from schools in Tamworth, Armidale, Casino, Lismore, Gloucester, Tuncurry, Maclean, Coffs Harbour, Wingham and Taree.
HSC Music students are often accompanied by their tutors, classroom teachers and local musicians who provide support with their pieces.
Some accompanying ensembles are the bands that students usually perform with.
The backstage crew of volunteer music teachers participate for professional learning, working alongside The Glasshouse staff.
Bravissimo 2026 promises to be a true celebration of HSC Music student work in the region.
Presented by the NSW Education Standards Authority, ENCORE will be held at the Sydney Opera House in March.
By Pauline CAIN
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