One Voice
It’s who we are.
During 2016, the Cedar College Creative Arts staff embarked on a journey to write a school song.
The process took eight months and involved both Primary School and High School students and staff. The Single is available to stream or download on Apple Music, Google Play, and Spotify.
Watch the official Music Video (right).
A Journey
More than just a school song that echoed the praises of school life or success, the writers were committed to creating a song that expressed both the journey leading to where Cedar is today and, most importantly, acknowledged God’s hand and blessing in all that has taken place.
Writing the Lyrics
The song’s lyrics drew inspiration from Ephesians chapters 3 and 4: “There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all,
who is over all, in all, and living through all.“ (Eph. 4: 5-6)
and “I pray that Christ may live in your hearts by faith. I pray that you will be filled with love. I pray that you will be able to understand how wide and how long and how high and how deep His love is.“ (Eph. 3: 17-18).
Laying Down the Tracks
The recording took place over several months, with the staff band laying down the main tracks and additional tracks added by music students.
Vocals were recorded by Mrs Gauthier and Mr Hill, with additional vocals provided by a Year 2 choir and a High School choir. This was followed by a month-long mixing process undertaken by Mr Hill, along with a student remix.
The Music Video
A music video was then filmed, involving students from every year level and featuring several school bands throughout the clip. The school’s purpose — to prepare students for real life as they Discover Jesus, Display Love, and Develop Self— became a strong theme throughout the video, as the school came together in one voice.
Release Date
The music video and single were released during Cedar’s 20th Anniversary Celebration Week (September 25–30) and are available via online music and streaming services. For a behind-the-scenes glimpse and the full story, watch the 6-minute video “One Voice – Telling the Story.”
