Attending live performances whether local recitals or at such stunning venues as the Melbourne Recital Centre, or Hamer Hall is a wonderful experience, especially for piano students! It opens the world of music beyond the singular instrument showing pianists the realm of musical expression - orchestral, chamber groups, ballet, opera...
As a child, I remember attending an orchestral concert in the city with my school. I was awestruck by the vast sounds. Peter and the Wolf has been my favorite since and there my love for attending concerts probably began.
Perhaps I can organise my students to attend this concert if your Primary School is not organising to go? Or you could encourage your Primary School to put this event in their 2019 calendar!
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra concert for Primary Schools next March (2019):
https://www.mso.com.au/whats-on/2019/the-adventures-of-peer-gynt-and-the-firebird/
Enjoy playing and listening to music!
Pauline Qua