John XXIII College Newsletter

Music - Week 12

Autumn Soiree 

The annual Autumn Soiree will be held on the evening of Friday, 24 May at 7:00pm in Roncalli Hall. Featuring performances from Chamber Choir, Concert Band, Wind Band, Chamber Orchestra, Senior Guitar Ensemble, Swing Band and Treble Choir, the Soiree should be a night to remember! Tickets are essential for this popular concert featuring over 200 students and can be booked via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/501717

 

All students are to arrive at the Performing Arts Centre (Instrumentalists) and GBLT (Singers) by 5:30pm on 24 May in order to sound-check on stage. Students have the option of remaining at the College after school on the Friday, where they will be provided dinner. For student catering and supervision purposes, please complete the following form by Friday, 17 May: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Iy-FxTM2KU-zhlHaU-NeIyjM0A1TqGtKhNyZD0K6aKBUMUEzQzRTQUNBMzdOMTNBWTlWRjU5UzFDVC4u 

 

Dress for the evening is full College Winter uniform. 

 

Please contact the Music Department with any queries. 

Music Eisteddfod 

The John XXIII College Music Eisteddfod is now open for entries!  Held over two days – Sunday, 9 June (12:00pm - 6:00pm) and Monday, 10 June (9:00 am-1:00pm) - the Eisteddfod is open to all musicians at the College in a variety of categories. Entry is free and can be made through the following form: https://cewaedu-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/margaret_gratton_cewa_edu_au/ETw6uaKxIsdBgNa3FvrgZ4IB4f0ZnNj8YhCg4AE4JZUtlQ?e=KdDrb2 or, through College instrumental tutors. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to perform, with the chance to earn points for the Music Shield – won by Ward by a single point, last year! 

 

Categories include: 

  • Winds and Brass (Primary and Secondary of all levels) 
  • Piano (Primary and Secondary of all levels) 
  • Strings (Primary and Secondary of all levels) 
  • Voice (Primary and Secondary of all levels) 
  • Percussion (Primary and Secondary of all levels) 
  • Guitar (Primary and Secondary of all levels) 
  • Small Ensembles (Primary and Secondary of all levels) 

 

Please contact the Music Department with any questions. Entries for the Eisteddfod close on Monday, 27 May. 

Performance Uniform Sizing 

All students attending Music Tour must size a Performance Uniform by visiting the Music Department. All non-Tour, Secondary Music Students in an ensemble will be required to purchase the uniform in time for the Spring Soiree. Purchasing uniforms can be arranged through the Music Department up until the end of Term 2 for $125.00 after which they will be available through the Uniform Shop (prices at that later stage may be subject to change). 

 

Please contact the Music Department with any questions.