As we prepare to launch its Pre-Conservatory Music Mastery Programme, we are thrilled to spotlight Dr. YunJi Kwak, a deeply accomplished pianist and educator whose journey through music has been nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Kwak’s musical journey began with a spark: Chopin’s Nocturne in E-flat major. As a child, she...
When Mr Joel Ford stepped into his role as Head of Libraries, he was met with a challenge to create a new space for students where curiosity could come alive. Though the shelves of our UY library were brimming with books, many went untouched. The library had become more of a...
Dr. Aloke Maiti’s journey into Indian classical music began with the gentle encouragement of his mother, whose love for the art form planted the first seeds of inspiration. That early influence was later deepened by the towering legacies of Pandit Ravi Shankar and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee, whose mastery of the sitar...
Today we celebrate Mr Jordan Korth, a pillar of the Woodstock School Music Department and a quiet virtuoso of nearly every instrument within reach. Mr Korth’s journey into music began not with a formal recital, but with a group of friends determined to start a rock band. Faced with the absence...
Mr David Williamson, Head of Music at Woodstock School, has built a career shaped by curiosity, resilience and a deep commitment to nurturing others through the power of song. A self-described late bloomer, his musical journey has unfolded through a series of transformative experiences - each one opening a new...
When Ashton first walked through the gates of Woodstock School in Grade 9, he wasn’t just beginning high school – he was stepping into a story already in motion. With grandparents who served as missionaries across India and a mother who once roamed the same hills as a student, Ashton’s...
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Welcoming Ultimus: WOSA Induction Ceremony 2025 - An unforgettable celebration with alumni, parents, and our newest WOSA members The WOSA Induction Ceremony was a joyful and meaningful occasion as we welcomed our graduating class, Ultimus, into the global alumni community. Adding to the warmth of the event were many alumni who...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Woodstock Entrepreneurship Fest By Neil Kapoor, Student Intern The 2024 Woodstock Entrepreneurship Fest, centered on Woodstock’s Guiding Principle of Well-being, was held on August 23-24, 2024 at Woodstock School in Mussoorie, India. The Fest united innovative students from schools across India to address global challenges...
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