One of the most exciting new developments at the College in our opening year of the New Millennium was the reintroduction of Music into the regular curriculum, after a break of almost half a century!

This, in addition to the existing opportunities for individual tutoring that have been sustained over the past many years by Allyn Harris and Peter Mendieta, is complemented by a recent growth in the choral involvement both inside and outside the school. The strengthening of this "musical intelligence" as part of a well-established Liberal Arts Program, offers enrichment to the lives of all members of the Stanstead Community in a multitude of ways. Now, all students in Grades 7 to 9 are part of a Music Program led by a well qualified, enthusiastic and energetic teacher whose emphasis is on the instrumental acquisition, building towards a full Band creation, as this area develops. As well-resourced and suitably-located facility is promoting the expansion  of music and musical awareness into the Club, Choir, Community Service, Dramatic and other fields of activity in the School. Its performance brings more contacts with other "communities" increasing the enjoyment and use of our facilities as well as building even stronger school spirit. The first effects of this process have already been seen by those who were in close contact with Stanstead, last year. We are all looking forward to even more musical experiences to add to the Christmas Service, Baccalaureate, Assemblies, Choir performances, Cafe Cappuccino, Variety Show, Chamber concerts and individual presentations.

Geoffrey Telling, Head of Humanities.

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