Watkins; but by the end of 1979, only about 25 students remained and it closed altogether.

The Sisters of St Joseph were central to the development of a musical culture in Alpha. The basis was their teaching of practice and theory in pianoforte and violin, as well as singing. Pupils sat yearly for examinations from the London College of Music, Trinity College, London or the Australian Music Examination Board, many passing with honours. Children travelled many miles to receive regular music instruction from the Nuns.Seven decades of music