Music News

The JMSS Music Team has hit the ground running in 2026, with some of the largest ensembles in our school’s history. Rehearsals are already buzzing with energy, and it is wonderful to see so many students involved across our bands, orchestras, choirs, and chamber groups.

Our first major event for the year is the String Soiree, to be held on Monday 23rd March, with a 6:00pm downbeat. We warmly invite members of the JMSS community to join us for an evening of outstanding string performances from our talented students.

We are also delighted to welcome our new Vocal Teacher and Choir Director, Chevaunne Keleher, to the JMSS Music Team. Chevaunne joins us with an impressive background in live music performance across Melbourne and the wider Australian music scene. We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the expertise and enthusiasm she brings to our program.

On Wednesday 13th May, many JMSS students will perform in the 2026 NEVR Youth Concert – Legends and Lore at Hamer Hall. This prestigious event is one of the premier music showcases in the North Eastern Region. If you would like to attend, tickets will be available via artcentremelbourne.com.au.

Instrumental music lessons are now almost entirely full, with several instruments on waiting-list status. However, there are still places available for Violin and Viola. To enrol, please visit:https://jmss.vic.edu.au/learning/curriculum/music-program/

Looking Ahead

• String Soiree – 23rd March
• Hamer Hall – Legends and Lore – 13th May
• Battle of the Bands – 20th May
• Winter Concert – 28th May
• VCE Unit 3 Soiree – 2nd June

• VCE Unit 1 Soiree – 4th June

   

We look forward to another exciting year of music-making at JMSS!

~ Sean Smyth