Senior Music Students Showcase Final ISP Projects
From learning a new instrument to producing and recording an original song, Grade 12 St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) music students showcased their incredible talent through their final music projects, capping off their SMCS journey. “The Grade 12 ISP (individual study project) assignment is a way to allow our graduating music students to embark on a journey of discovery in an area of interest, such as enhanced performance on an instrument they already play, composition/arranging, research, or new musical skills such as learning a new instrument,” says Jamie Oatt, Department Head of Music. “This year we once again had some incredible projects representing months of preparation and dedication.” Check out some of the projects that were featured at this year’s Spring Concert Series in May 2026. Marco BociInstruments: Trombone, Piano, Euphonium, TenorsFall 2026: McMaster University – Life Sciences Marco Boci performed the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 for his music ISP project. “This concerto is considered one of Mozart’s most celebrated works and requires a high level of technical precision, musicality, and stylistic understanding to perform effectively,” he says. “This project was especially meaningful to me because piano has been a major part of my life for many years. I am currently studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 10, and hope to eventually earn my ARCT diploma, the second-highest certification awarded by the RCM. Performing this concerto represented an important milestone in my musical journey and gave me the opportunity to apply years of training to a challenging and rewarding experience.” Boci began learning the piece in November 2025, totalling six months of preparation to learn the notes, refine technique, develop musical expression, and build consistency throughout the piece. “I hope listeners noticed the smaller musical details that are easy to overlook, such as the ornaments, trills, and subtle phrasing throughout the
