INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Performances

Congratulations to the students from our combined LHS and Stage Bands who performed at the Lilydale Marketplace on Friday 1 December as part of the centre’s festive celebrations. 

Students played a selection of Christmas tunes led by conductor, Mrs Ventura and supported by our percussion teacher, Mr Coles. Thank you to all the parents who came along to support the kids.

Unfortunately, due to bad weather, our Band and NËTA performances at the Lilydale Street Fair and Festival the following day had to be cancelled. 

Awards Assemblies 

Congratulations to all students who received an Excellence or Endeavour certificate from their Instrumental Music teacher and to the following students who received ‘Instrumental Music Student of the Year’ awards for their year level. 

This is a most prestigious trophy that reflects the dedication and commitment that students have shown in both their lessons and as members of a band or ensemble.

Year 7 - Evie Nugent (clarinet)

Year 8 - Isla Canning (flute and piano)

Year 9 - Oliver Hardy (saxophone)

Year 10 - Avril Blanksby (clarinet)

Year 11 - Emmaline Greaves (bass guitar)

Year 12 - Erin Allison (oboe and bassoon)

Thank you to the student performers who played at the Awards Assemblies – members of NËTA (Noah, Emmaline, Tom, Ayla and Josh), the Year 7 Rock Band (Austin, Sigourney, Brock, Seth, Keira and Ella) and Year 8 group (York, Caleb, Isla, Layla and De).

Congratulations and thank you also to our Band Captains this year – Evie Nugent (Stage Band), Tristan Dent (Funk Band) and Erin Allison (LHS Band).

2024 Instrumental Music Enrolments

If you haven’t already done so, please complete your online enrolment via the Google Form link or by using the QR code.  Places are filling quickly in the program.

Current Years 7 – 11 students who would like to start learning an instrument (it’s never too late) can check out the links for information about the program or pop into to see Ms Goode in the PAC. 

Instruments Include

clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, 

guitar (bass, electric and acoustic), voice, piano, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba and percussion (tuned and untuned)

The Instrumental Music handbook and more information can be found on the school website.

2024 Instrumental Music Enrolment

2024 Important Dates

• Years 8 – 12 Instrumental Music lessons commence – Term 1, Week 2
• Year 7 Instrumental Music commences – Term 1, Week 3
• LHS Band rehearsals commence – Term 1, Week 3
• Stage Band Rehearsals - Term 2
• Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival - Rock Band performances – Sunday 17 March
• Lilydale High’s Got Talent Competition – Term 1, Week 8
• Mid-year Melodies – Thursday 20 June
• September Soiree – Thursday 5 September
• Encore! 2024 – Thursday 10 October

Lilydale High's Got Talent 2024

2024 Lilydale High's Got Talent will run in Week 8, Term 1.  

Students who wish to audition need to have two items - one for the audition and a second item if they make it to the final.  All performers need to provide their own equipment, if required. 

Students must complete the Google Form or use the QR code to register their details!.

Registrations CLOSE at the end of Week 6, Term 1.  

Happy practicing!

Bendigo Bank Jazz Scholarship 2024

Applications are currently open for a Jazz Scholarship for 2024 (April-August). 

The scholarship is provided by Community Music and Performances Inc with funding from the Bendigo Community Bank, Ringwood East and Croydon. 

The selected applicant will play a monthly gig with a professional band and receive a small payment. 

The performance will be at Jazz On Sundays, held one Sunday afternoon per month at the Ringwood RSL.

In the lead-up to each monthly event, tuition will be provided to prepare for playing the head (melody) and soloing over three jazz standards, which will then be performed at Jazz On Sundays. 

The experience will focus not just on the music but on playing with an ensemble and guiding the band.  In addition, free entry will be provided for two adults attending the event.

Applications CLOSE on Friday 16 February, 2024.

Please email http://contact@cmapinc.org.au for more information.

NEVR - North Eastern Victoria Region 

Great to see some of our students featured in this year's 2023 wrap-up newsletter. 

Thank You and Happy Holidays

On behalf of all our Instrumental Music staff, thank you for a fabulous year of music at LHS. Enjoy a safe and happy festive season. We look forward to seeing you back in 2024.

Jacki Goode

Instrumental Music Coordinator