Showcasing Our Talents
Hidden Gems is a magical evening. On February 8 for two performances, members of our community came out to showcase their talents – with all of the proceeds going to the Georgian Scholarship for the Arts.
The event – the brainchild of jazz singer and alumni parent Molly Johnson – has been a staple on the Georgian calendar for almost a decade. Music teacher Emily Johnson loves what she sees.
“It’s a really important opportunity for boys who are artistic, but who don’t have a chance in class to show off their talent,” she said. “I love being surprised by the hidden talents in our community. There are kids getting up and playing guitar, they’re rapping, they’re doing spoken word. They’re really stretching themselves artistically outside of what we do in class.”
Of course, what really makes Hidden Gems special is the connection and interaction between all members of the community. Owen Barney, Class of 2018, and Max Balzer, Class of 2026, paired up to perform Vance Joy’s “Riptide”. Emily and fellow teachers Greg Seale and Luke Rankin performed Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” with Lyle Herbert-Robertson, Class of 2018, Max Valihora, Class of 2021 and Colin Taylor, Class of 2021.
“Having family members come in, parents playing with their kids, students playing with staff, Junior School students and Senior School students together, the Rusty Knights made up of alumni and parents – it’s really full circle,” said Emily. “It’s truly a whole community event.”
For Lyle Herbert-Robertson, who has been performing at Hidden Gems since Grade 7, it was his first time playing at the event with his teachers and peers – usually he does a guitar solo.
“I think that’s where Hidden Gems really shines – it’s about connecting students with teachers and Owen with that young boy – that’s the best part about it,” he said.” It’s about bringing everyone together for the same passion in music.”
For the first time this school year, a Grade 9 student with musical talent is attending RSGC supported by the Georgian Scholarship for the Arts. Thank you for supporting Hidden Gems and the arts!
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Royal St. George's College is an independent school for boys located in The Annex neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school admits boys from Grades 3 through 12. Our mission is to challenge and inspire each of our students to become the best version of himself.