John XXIII College Newsletter

Music News- Week 14

Autumn Soiree

The Music Department is delighted to invite families and friends to the Autumn Soiree – the first major ensembles concert of 2022. Featuring performances from the College’s most senior instrumental and choral groups including Concert Band, Wind Band, Chamber Choir, Treble Choir, Chamber Orchestra and Swing Band, the Autumn Soiree will celebrate the wonderful talents of the College’s young musicians. Catering is served in the Pavilion from 4:00pm, with live entertainment.

 

Students are required to arrive at 4:00pm and should report to the following locations:

  • All bands – Performing Arts Centre – Band Room
  • All strings – Performing Arts Centre – Classroom
  • All choirs – GBLT

Students in multiple ensembles should consult their directors as to where to report. Dress for performers is black Music Performance uniforms, with black socks. Hair, jewelry and makeup is to College standards, and are checked by ADPs prior to the concert.

 

Tickets for the Autumn Soiree are free via TryBooking, and we request audience members book to ensure adequate seating is available. We look forward to welcoming our first live audience of the year!

Online Lessons

For students learning at home and requiring an online music lesson, please ensure advice is provided to tutors or to the Music Office on 9383 0440.

 

Please be reminded that all absences from Music lessons due to illness must receive proper notice, by 3pm the day prior to the lesson, to either the Music Office or directly to tutors.

 

Thank you, to all students, parents and staff who have been participating in online lessons. All online lessons are conducted through Teams, so families with younger students may need to arrange login details ahead of their lesson. For assistance with any aspect of online music lessons, please contact the Music Office on 9383 0440.

 

If an instrument stored in the Instrument Storeroom, in the Performing Arts Centre, is required to participate in online lessons, please contact the Music Office.

 

 

James Kros

Head of Learning Area - Music