Introducing the Instrumental Music Program at MGC.

Thank you to all our students and families for their patience supporting us last year. We are so excited to be in our new Performing Arts Centre this year and look forward to celebrating performing in our new Theatre with you at our evening soirees in Term 2.

Due to unprecedented demand and priority for to our VCE students, we are currently full for individual lessons in the following:

Voice, Woodwind and Guitar.

However, students can still apply to be put on a waitlist, in case of student movement. (If there is enough demand, then we will be able to hire more teachers.)

Here is the link for our application form for new students and our student information booklet.

Thank you to our talented and dedicated instrumental music teachers who have worked hard to ensure we are ready to go, with lessons scheduled on Compass and ensembles ready to begin!

Instrumental Music Staff

Ellyce Calder (Studio 2 PAC)

Voice, Piano and classroom music. Choir Leader.

ellyce.calder@mgc.vic.edu.au

Susan De Jong (Mondays and Tuesdays, Studio 3 PAC)

Voice (Contemporary and Classical). A’capella “Acapellago”Choir Leader.susan.dejong@mgc.vic.edu.au

Les Gyori (Tuesday, Studio 1 PAC)

Violin and Viola. Junior Strings Ensemble Leader.

lesley.gyori@mgc.vic.edu.au

Keely Moggach (Wednesdays, Studio 3 PAC)

Violin. Senior Strings Mentor.

keely.moggach@mgc.vic.edu.au

Lore Burns (Mondays, Studio 3 PAC)

Cello and Piano. l.burns@mgc.vic.edu.au

Hayden Dun. ( Studio 1 PAC) (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays)

Piano and Year 12 Music Accompanist.

Hayden.dun@mgc.vic.edu.au

Katrina Halliday (Studio 1)

Piano. Year 12 Music Mentor and accompanist.

katrina.halliday@mgc.vic.edu.au

Tony Hicks (Mondays and Wednesday, Studio 7)

Woodwind and Brass. Orchestra Leader.

anthony.hicks@mgc.vic.edu.au

Andy Clarke (Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, Studio 6)

Guitar and Bass. Junior and Senior Rock bands Leader.

andy.clarke@mgc.vic.edu.au

Nicholas Milosevic (Thursday, Studio 4 PAC)

Drum Kit and Percussion

nicholas.milosevic@mgc.vic.edu.au

Music Ensembles at MGC

Our ensembles participate in numerous performance opportunities throughout the year, such as evening instrumental soirees and showcases, Music Camp, Generations in Jazz, Victorian Schools Music Festival, school assemblies, community events, and Presentation Night. If you would like to enrol in an ensemble, please contact the relevant leader below, or just show up!

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Before School	Musical Production Band	String Ensemble from 8am (A3)	MGC Orchestra from 7.45am(A3)
9:30am	Acapellago (A3)
Lunchtime	MGC Choir (AUD) Junior Rock Band (PAC)	Arts Captains Meeting	Senior String Ensemble	Senior Chamber Strings (A3)	Senior Rock Band (PAC)
After School

MGC Orchestra: Leader- Tony Hicks

Rehearsal Time: Wednesday 7:45am in the Music Room A3

The MGC Orchestra is open to all students within the school, not just those involved in lessons at MGC. The orchestra plays a range of genres including classical, contemporary popular, rock, jazz, blues as well as an emphasis on improvisation. It is expected that students involved in lessons at MGC will actively participate in the MGC Orchestra.

String Ensemble: Leader- Les Gyori

Rehearsal time: Tuesday 8am in the Music Room A3

The String Ensemble is a non-auditioned ensemble open to all string students within the school, not just those involved in lessons at MGC. The ensemble plays a variety of classical and contemporary string music.

Senior Chamber Strings: Leader- Evie Scott, Year 12, assisted by Keely Moggach.

Rehearsal time: Wednesday lunchtime in the Music Room A3

The Senior Chamber Strings is an auditioned ensemble open to string students who are interested in performing advanced string repertoire in a smaller chamber setting. The ensemble explores chamber repertoire across classical and contemporary genres.

Senior Rock Band: Leader - Andy Clarke

Rehearsal time: Friday Lunchtimes in the PAC

The Senior Rock Band is an ensemble open to students in Years 9 – 12 within the school. Students who play contemporary rock instruments and sing are welcome. They play a variety of contemporary classics and new songs.

Junior Rock Band: Leader –Andy Clarke

Rehearsal time: Monday Lunchtime in the PAC

The Junior Rock Band is open to students in Years 7-9 who are interested in playing in a band! They play a variety of rock and contemporary classics and new songs.

MGC Choir: Leader- Ellyce Calder

Rehearsal time: Monday lunchtimes in the Auditorium

The MGC Choir is a non-auditioned choir open to all students who are interested in singing a wide variety of genres such as pop, musical theatre and jazz tunes.

‘Acapellago’ Acapella Choir: Leaders- Susan De Jong

Rehearsal time: Monday 9:30am & Tuesday lunchtimes (when necessary) in the Music Room A3

Our acapella choir is an auditioned ensemble open to all students from Year 9-12. They represent MGC at many events, including Open Day, Information Evenings and Presentation Night and compete in the AUSACA National Acapella Championships.

Upcoming Events

Pedal Power Cinema

Musicians Wanted for Open Mic Sessions prior to screening on Friday, 24th February.

If you are interested in performing please email Bea James: JAM0013@mgc.vic.edu.au

Music Camp- Save the date!

2022 Music Camp- Friday 5th-Sunday 7th May, Term 2, Week 2.

Music Camp will be at Urban Camp in Parkville again this year.

We will be leaving Period 4 on Friday, 5th May and will spend the weekend rehearsing, culminating in a short concert for family and friends on Sunday, 8th May at noon.

All students involved in the Instrumental Music Program and ensembles such as Choir, A’capella Choir, Orchestra, String Ensembles and Rock Bands are encouraged to attend as we rehearse towards our opening concert in our new PAC!

More information, including application forms will be in our next newsletter, but save the date!

Anne Corry

Instrumental Music Leader

anne.corry@mgc.vic.edu.au

Important Dates