Congratulations to Phoebe Ge, who has been invited to the Dr Koo Music Scholarship 2025 in recognition of her dedicated contributions to the Hills community through her active involvement in the Hills Youth Orchestra as the Concertmaster, and for her exceptional achievements in music studies and her Grade 8 examination.

Quote from the examiner’s report:

“Your pieces were played musically with a lovely, clear tone. A confident performance. The string crossings were performed fluently, and there was secure rhythmic control throughout. All the hand shapes were well known, and the intonation was very accurate.

A fluent and stylistically informed performance of this concerto movement. You explored a wide range of articulations and dynamics and played with secure intonation across the full register. There was a pleasing approach to phrasing. Good legato bowing technique made for a flowing presentation. You played beautifully in tune in the high passages. You projected a wonderfully clear tone in the opening dance and captured the folk character well using accented bow strokes. “