INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

We're gearing up for a busy Term 2 in the Instrumental Music Department. All students are doing a fantastic job attending all rehearsals and lessons on time.

We remind students to check the 'Band & Ensemble Noticeboard' in the PAC hallway, as well as the 'Lesson Timetable Noticeboard' outside the PAC Office for lesson time changes, notices for Instrumental music students, and rehearsal details.

We're looking forward to the students participation in the Instrumental Music Workshops, as well as their performances at the Mid-Year Concert in June.

Also coming up in Term 2 is the LHS singing competition; 'The Voice' first auditions, as well as sign ups for Battle of the Bands. Both of these events will take place towards the end of Term 2.

MUSIC WORKSHOPS

All students involved in the Instrumental Music Program will be involved in a workshop day with their band/ensemble.

Green notices regarding the workshops have been given out to students this last week during band/ensemble rehearsals, and their individual lessons.

Students are given a day to work on their technical and performance skills. The emphasis of the day is readying students for their their performance as part of the Mid-Year Concert.

We ask that all students return their form and payment promptly to the PAC or School Office by Friday May 22.

Students will be able to wear free-dress on the day, with lunch provided for all students participating.

Workshop Schedule

Workshop Day 1 - Wednesday 3 June

Rookie Band
LHS Band
Rookie Guitar Ensemble

Workshop Day 2 - Thursday 4 June

Funk Band
Vocal Ensemble
Hendrix Guitar Ensemble

Workshop Day 3 - Friday 5 June

All Drum Kit Students/Percussion Ensemble
All Piano Students

BAND ENSEMBLES

Students are expected to attend their band/ensemble rehearsals weekly. During the 'Workshop Week', bands/ensembles will not be running.

Rehearsals for all bands/ensembles in Term 2 are held on the following days:

Monday - Vocal Ensemble & Rookie Guitar Ensemble / Hendrix Guitar Ensemble

Tuesday - Funk Band

Wednesday - Rookie Band

Thursday - Lilydale High School Band

Friday - Percussion Ensemble

SOUNDTRACK YOUTH CONCERT

This month, Tim Huddleston, Liam Huddleston, Celeste Wells and Nick Rowe will be joining other

students selected from state primary and secondary schools in the North Eastern Victoria Region to present a variety of combined musical ensembles including concert bands, stage band, string orchestra, musical production numbers and our renowned massed primary school choir.

Tim will be performing with the Symphony Orchestra and Senior Symphonic Band, Liam will be performing with the Senior Symphonic Band while Celeste and Nick will be singing with the massed choir. The concert is headlined as Soundtrack Youth Concert.

When: Wednesday 27 May

Time: 7:30 pm

Where: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre

Tickets are available to friends and family of ;

Nick Rowe (Year 8)
Liam Huddleston (Year9)
Celeste Wells (Year 10)
Tim Huddleston (Yearr 11)

For bookings, please phone 1300 182 183 or visit www.artscentremelbourne.com.au

We wish the best of luck to these students for their upcoming performances.

TIM HUDDLESTON - YEAR 11

To perform with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Tim Huddleston has been nominated and accepted to participate in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Secondary Symphony Project Performance. This is an exciting opportunity for budding musicians to rehearse and perform alongside their professional counterparts.

Tim will be attending rehearsals with the MSO during 'Education Week' with the project culminating in a public performance conducted by the Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Johannes Fritzsch at Hamer Hall. This special performance will feature select works from the core orchestral repertoire.

When: Thursday 4 June

Time: 6:30 pm

Where: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre

Duration: 60 minutes

Bookings: MSO Box Office (03) 9929 9600 between the hours of 9 am-6 pm, Monday to Friday.

Amy Cumming

Head of Instrumental Music