Music News
AMEB Exam Candidates
Congratulations to the following students who undertook Australian Music Examinations Board exams throughout the year;
Avneesh 8K – Grade 4 Violin (Honours)
Ian 10C – Grade 4 Violin (Credit)
Issac 8C – Grade 7 Percussion (TBC)
Margherita 9B – Grade 4 Saxophone (Credit)
Jenica 9J – Grade 3 Cello (Credit)
Rudra 9C – Grade 4 Saxophone (Honours)
Sophie 9H – Grade 5 Violin (Credit)
Hannah 9C – Grade 4 Flute (Honours)
Hannah 9E – Grade 4 Clarinet (Honours)
Andrew 9J – Grade 4 Saxophone (Honours)
Isaac 11L – Grade 7 Saxophone (Credit)
Ashleigh 8F – Grade 4 Clarinet (Honours)
Exuan 7J – Grade 3 Clarinet (Credit)
NEVR String Workshop
Sixteen of our string players participated in the North Eastern Victoria Region String Workshop this week. Across three days of intensive rehearsal with international guest conductors and expert tutors, they performed to a high standard to an appreciative audience at the culmination of the event. Congratulations to Avneesh 8K (violin), Anson 11M (double bass), Chloe 7L (cello), Chloe 8A (violin), Victoria 11G (double bass), Ivan 8J (violin), Caitlin 7F (cello), Shirley 7A (violin), Lucy 7M (cello), Austin 8J (cello), Ryan 8B (cello), Harris 9C (double bass), Eddric 7C (cello), Ethan 8J (viola) and Exuan (viola).
Return of Instruments
Students who are hiring school musical instruments need to return them to their teacher after completing their Cycle 6 assessment or Orientation Day. All instruments need to be checked over by music staff for maintenance and stocktaking.
It may be possible to borrow an instrument for the school holidays, but this is on a case-by-case basis after the return and assessment of the instrument.
Students are strongly encouraged to purchase their own instrument after their first year of learning, as preference for school hire instruments goes to new Year 7 students. Perhaps consider a new instrument as a present. Teachers are happy to provide further information on quality brands so you don’t buy a lemon!
Music Information Night 2024 – Monday 12 February
We’re excited to announce the date of Music Information Night, where new students and their parents can come to learn about the Instrumental Music Program, the instruments available to learn and even try out the instruments. You’ll also hear some of our ensembles performing and meet the teachers.
Music Information Night starts at 7pm in the Performing Arts Centre on Monday 12 February.
Places are limited on some instruments and preference will be given to students who sign up on this date.
Upcoming Events
Presentation Night - 14 December, New Hope North Blackburn – Chamber Strings to arrive by 4:45pm
2024 Music Information Night - 12 February, Performing Arts Centre
Carl Williams
Instrumental Music Administrator
Jazz Night
Congratulations to the College Stage Band for their swinging performance on Wednesday 29 November.
Approximately 40 parents, family and friends were treated to an enthusiastic performance by the Stage Band, small group and duet items whilst sitting back and enjoying their dinner in The John Landy Centre.
Many thanks to Emily Fry for her help, all the members of the Stage Band, Rhylan 8L for his leadership of the Jazz Combo, Hannah 9E for her duet with Emily Fry, the Saxophone Quartet for their swinging rendition of Ain’t Misbehavin’ and to Cameron Campbell and Jasvinder Kaur for their support.
A special thank you to former EDSC Brass teacher David Palmer, who started the ensemble last year and gave up his time to return to the school to perform with the group.
Norm Grimmett
Director of Music
Sponsor a Seat in the PAC
We are inviting you to be a part of our Performing Arts Centre as a Seat Sponsor.
With your gift of $300 (Premium Seat in the front section of the theatre) or $250 (General Seating) each, you can play your part in continuing to upgrade and create a state-of-the-art facility for use by our students, as well as the wider community.
A plaque will be placed on the back of each seat you sponsor.
Commemorate your connection to EDSC in the name of your family, your son, daughter, business or someone else who is special.
This donation is fully tax deductible. A receipt for tax purposes will be mailed to you.