FINAL - HEAL THE WORLD (with TH School Logo).mp4

Huy (Grade 10) emerged as a star vocal soloist during our Winter Concert!

Hanh (Grade 8) emerged as a violinist to watch this year and joined our staff orchestra!

“I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning”

Plato



About

Teacher: Mr David Crowden

Email: david.crowden.music@gmail.com

Mr David holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Master of Music Degree from the University of Sydney, a Master of Teaching Degree from the University of New England, and is working on a PhD in Musicology at the University of Queensland and a School Leadership and Management Certification from the University of Harvard. Mr Dave loves playing soccer, trumpet, chess, bike riding, bushwalking/hiking, swimming, and learning languages.


“If music be the food of love, play on, Give me excess of it; that surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die.” ― William Shakespeare

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” ― Albert Einstein

“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” ― Billy Joel

"Music is the Universal Language of Mankind"

-- Longfellow

Photo of grade 6-8 choir singing Led by David Crowden at the 2019 Winter Concert Chua Boc at his school in Vietnam. The choir was joined by small staff chamber orchestra featuring some of our ECA club tutors.