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KHS Guitarist Performs at Opera House

Kooringal High guitarist hits the right note at Opera House Encore gig

 

 

Kooringal High graduate, James Taylor struck a chord when he played at the Sydney Opera House last week.

 

He was one of 20 top musicians chosen for the Encore concert from the most outstanding candidates who sat for the 2012 Higher School Certificate Music examinations.

 

Kooringal High School's Head Teacher of Creative and Performing Arts, John Russell applauded how well James played on the iconic Opera House stage.

 

"He displayed his outstanding skills as a guitarist," Mr Russell said proudly.

 

His commendation was echoed by Riverina Regional Arts Co-ordinator, Dianna Alexander who said gaining a coveted place on the Encore program was no mean feat.

 

"Each year, Riverina Region public schools receive a number of nominations," Mrs Alexander said.

 

"But, it is extremely difficult to actually gain a selection in the Encore program.

 

"This is even more so in the case of a guitarist! There are so many guitarists playing in HSC Music performance section across the state from which to chose."

 

Mrs Alexander said the reports coming back to the Riverina about James's Opera House performance have been very positive.

 

"He was just outstanding," Mrs Alexander said.

 

"Besides being an awesome musician, James was a great ambassador for the Riverina Region."

 

James, along with fellow members of the Kooringal High Trio was also chosen to be part of the foyer entertainment at last year's Schools Spectacular in Sydney.

 

He is currently undertaking a ‘gap year' in Wagga Wagga before furthering his studies.

 

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