Rondo Music School

Last Sunday, Rondo Music School held a small studio concert, providing an opportunity for students who will be taking their exams at the end of March, as well as some students performing on stage for the very first time. 🎹
A special thank you to Pianomax for generously providing such a spacious venue and a wonderful Kawai grand piano for our students to perform on.
In April and May, we will continue to organise more performance opportunities for our students. Further details will be shared soon.

On this first day of the Lunar New Year, we extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your family.

May the year ahead unfold like a beautiful musical composition — with graceful melodies, steady rhythm, and success in every endeavour.

May we continue to grow, learn, and create
more confident and inspiring performances together.

Wishing you prosperity, joy, and a truly harmonious year ahead.

— Rondo Music School

As we’re still inspired by Anthony’s wonderful recital last week, let’s continue to support our young musician —
today Ariel Guo will perform at Recitals Australia! 🎵

📣 Wednesday, 29 October – 12:30pm
🎹 Junior Series Recital
👧 Performer: Ariel Guo
📍 Venue: North Adelaide Baptist Church
154 Tynte St, North Adelaide SA 5006
🔗 Details: https://mailchi.mp/recitalsaustralia.org.au/anthonytan-17331114

Ariel will present a beautiful and expressive piano recital featuring works by several composers, showcasing her musical sensitivity and solid artistry. 🎶

There will also be a saxophone performance by Liam Kang in the same session — come along and enjoy both performances! 🎷

If you can’t attend in person, you can watch the live stream on Recitals Australia’s page.
Come and support our talented young musicians! 🎹✨

📣 Wed 29 October 12:30pm: Junior Series, Ariel Guo and Liam Kang - https://mailchi.mp/recitalsaustralia.org.au/anthonytan-17331114

🎶 Congratulations to our Rondo Music School students! 🎶

We are delighted to share our students’ outstanding achievements at the MTASA Competition Day – Norman Sellick Memorial Prize!

1st Prize – Anthony Tan ($250)
2nd Prize – Jia Yue Leong ($100)
3rd Prize – Eric Zhu ($50)
Honourable Mention – Eric Wu

Out of 24 entries, 10 finalists were selected — with 6 from Rondo, and all four prizes awarded to our students. What an amazing result! 👏

Our sincere thanks to Prof. David Lockett for his time, expertise, and for recognising our students’ performances with such high regard.

The Norman Sellick Memorial Prize, established in 1972, commemorates one of South Australia’s most influential musicians and educators, Norman Sellick (1895–1970), who made remarkable contributions to music education and community music in the state.

We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, dedication, and musicianship. 🎹✨

Anthony Tan’s recital on Wednesday was a great success! 👏
He performed works by eight different composers, including four piano solos, three cello pieces, and a piano concerto — all from memory, with an almost flawless delivery!
Special thanks to the two accompanists for their wonderful support, which added so much colour to the concert, and to his cello teacher, Shu Yin, for her dedicated guidance that enabled Anthony, with only two years of learning, to take on AMus-level repertoire. 🎶
Looking forward to seeing him on stage again next year!

If you missed the performance, you can watch the replay on Recitals Australia’s page.

📣 Coming up next Wednesday (29 Oct):
Ariel Guo will present a piano solo recital — come along and support our talented young musician! 🎹✨

📣 Wed 22 October 12:30pm: Junior Series, Anthony Tan - https://mailchi.mp/recitalsaustralia.org.au/anthonytan-221025

For the first recital in our three week Junior Series, pianist and cellist Anthony Tan will perform a delightful program of Clementi, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, Bach, Schumann, Faure, and Kabalevsky. Don't miss it, tickets available at the link above or on our website!

If you cannot attend, you may watch live from Recital Australia FB page. Hope to see you guys then and support our young musician.

📣 Wed 22 October 12:30pm: Junior Series, Anthony Tan - https://mailchi.mp/recitalsaustralia.org.au/anthonytan-221025

For the first recital in our three week Junior Series, pianist and cellist Anthony Tan will perform a delightful program of Clementi, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, Bach, Schumann, Faure, and Kabalevsky. Don't miss it, tickets available at the link above or on our website!

🎶 Three wonderful concerts at Rondo Music School today!

🎵 Concert 1: Featured 8 students, many of whom are preparing for exams and competitions. Today’s concert provided a valuable opportunity for them to gain stage experience and build confidence.

🎹 Concert 2: A Solo Recital by Ariel Guo, who will be performing at the Recital Australia Concert on 29 October. Today’s performance served as an important rehearsal for her upcoming concert.
Special thanks to Dr Debra for writing the feedback and reports for the first two concerts. 🙏

🎻 Concert 3: A Solo Recital by Anthony Tan, who will perform piano solo, cello solo, and piano concerto at the Recital Australia Concert on 22 October. After inviting his schoolmates with flyers, the hall was packed, and the atmosphere was wonderful! 👏

A huge thank you to Australian Piano Warehouse for providing the venue and the beautiful Yamaha Grand Piano S6, which made today’s performances even more special! 🎹✨

Wishing all our students the very best in their upcoming performances, exams, and competitions — keep up the great work and continue to shine! 💪🌟

We’re so proud of our students’ musical journey and achievements! 🌟
Both have successfully completed the AMEB Certificate of Performance, and will be presenting their solo recitals this Sunday. 🎵

📅 Date: 19 October 2025 (Sunday)
🕓 Time:
4:30pm–5:00pm — Ariel Guo
5:00pm–6:00pm — Anthony Tan (who will also perform three beautiful cello pieces ✨)
📍 Venue: Australian Piano Warehouse

The full repertoire is listed on the poster.
🎟️ Free admission — parents and friends are warmly welcome to join and enjoy their wonderful performances! 💐

🎹 Adelaide Eisteddfod Junior Piano Concerto – 14 August 2025

Two of our students participated in the Junior Piano Concerto competition:
🥈 Anthony Tan – 2nd Prize
🥉 Eric Wu – 3rd Prize

Thanks to Rondo Music School for sponsoring the trophies and supporting our students! 👏
Anthony Tan performed a highly challenging piece, with professional accompaniment by pianist Shawn Hui to ensure an outstanding performance. Eric Wu’s piece, accompanied by myself, was also performed brilliantly. Due to competition restrictions, the orchestral part was played as a reduction on the second piano.

Special thanks to judge Yundi Yuan for giving our students such high praise, encouraging them to continue their musical journey. 🎶

Piano concertos are large-scale works, requiring not only solo skill but also close collaboration with the accompanying ensemble, showcasing rich musical expression.

Every student’s effort on stage is a mark of growth and achievement. Well done! 💪

🎉 Congratulations to our wonderful student O for achieving a High Distinction (A+) in the 2025 AMEB Piano for Leisure Repertoire exam! 🎹🌟

👏 O’s excellent result reflects solid technical skills and expressive performance — a proud moment for both student and teacher.

Keep up the fantastic work — onwards and upwards! 🚀✨

🎉 Huge congratulations to our talented 9-year-old student A for achieving a High Distinction (A+) in the 2025 AMEB Certificate of Performance piano exam! 🎹🌟

🏆 This result marks the youngest and highest-scoring piano achievement among our students at this level — a remarkable milestone showcasing A's solid foundation and expressive musicality.

👏 Well done and keep striving forward — the future is bright!