Music News- Week 35

Year 7 Recital Night

The Year 7 Recital Night will be held in the GBLT this Wednesday 17 November. Commencing at 7pm, this concert features soloists and small ensembles from the Year 7 cohort, and we look forward to enjoying the company of family and friends on the night! Please note that performers should arrive at 6:30pm, in order to unpack and tune.

Please contact the Music Department with any questions or for further information.

Updated Music Handbook

Please note that there have been several revisions to the Music Handbook, which will be in effect for 2022. The most significant changes involve:

• The change of lesson rates for 2022, to $36.00 per half hour lesson,
• The removal of initial annual charges for Music Record Books,
• Policies involving the number of concurrent instrumental enrolments in Primary years.

For a full list of updated policies and information, please refer to the Music Handbook on the College Website and in SEQTA Documents.

Please direct all queries to the Music Office.

West Australian Opera – Children’s Chorus

The West Australian Opera is inviting applications for students aged 10 – 14, to join the company in two upcoming productions. Further information is available via the WA Opera’s website and through the Music Office.

Chorister for a Day

St Mary’s Cathedral Choir is offering the chance for male students aged 6 – 14 to experience being a chorister for a day. Further information is available through the Music Office (applications close Thursday 18 November).

Perth Symphony Orchestra Presents: The Snowman

An enchanting Christmas story meets the magic of live orchestral music; Perth Symphony Orchestra will enchant families with the much-loved Christmas tradition, The Snowman, on Sunday 19th December.

Through classic animation and an incredible orchestral soundtrack, this heart-warming film tells the story of a young boy’s adventure with a snowman who comes to life on Christmas Eve. Performing alongside the orchestra will be the talented Perth boy soprano, Jimmy Jurjevich.

Hosted by Scotch College and presented by the wonderful Libby Hammer, this delightfully engaging show not only brings the spirit of Christmas to life, but it also introduces children to the magic of a live orchestra in a way that’s fun, relevant, and meaningful. After meeting the instruments of the orchestra and joining Perth Symphony on a musical adventure to the North Pole, this fun family show concludes with a Christmas sing-a-long and a visit from a very busy man in a red suit.

“There is something incredibly special in taking time out from the crazy pre-Christmas rush to spend time with your entire family sharing a magical Christmas experience that reminds us what Christmas is truly about. I’m so proud that The Snowman has been many Perth children’s first experience of an orchestra in concert, and they are transfixed by the music and the story. I think every child should at some point have the chance to see this moving and beautiful film.” 

Bourby Webster, Founder and CEO of Perth Symphony Orchestra

Early bookings are highly recommended; individual and family tickets are now available via Ticketmaster or perthsymphony.com - https://bit.ly/3jVHcSi

Event Details: 

• Sunday 19 December
• Dickenson Centre, Scotch College
• 2:00pm and 4:00pm

2022 Instrumental and Vocal Lessons

Applications for instrumental lessons in 2022 are open! The Music Department welcomes applications for instruments and in voice for 2022 – a comprehensive list of lessons and lesson policies is available via the College website and SEQTA Documents, in the Music Handbook. Students currently enrolled in lessons will be automatically re-enrolled for 2022.

For any students wishing to withdraw from lessons at the College, please complete the online withdrawal form by Thursday 9 December at 4pm, to ensure applications are processed before the Music Office closes for the holidays. Please contact the Music Office with any queries.

James Kros

Head of Learning Area - Music