INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

LESSONS AND REHEARSALS

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 students and rehearsal details.

IMPORTANT DATES

All students in the Instrumental Music Program should have now received a 'Welcome to Term 2' notice. This was handed out at an Instrumental Music meeting held in Week 1, as well as individual Instrumental lessons. 

All students were asked to pop their notice on the fridge as it contained important dates and information about Instrumental Music events for students during Term 2. These dates are listed at the bottom of the Instrumental Music page in the newsletter. 

Term 2 Events include the Instrumental Music Workshops, Mid-Year Concert, and the LHS Singing Competition (The VOICE – LHS).  If students did not receive this notice, they can visit the Band/Ensemble Notice Board.

YEAR 7 ROOKIE BAND

First Rehearsal

On Wednesday 22 April, the Rookie Band had their very first rehearsal in the PAC Band Room. 

The students learnt how to watch the conductor, count in time, and played notes together for the first time together as a band. Ms Poduska and Ms McAlister were very impressed with all of the students work and hope to see them all further develop their skills each week in rehearsal.

Rookie Band rehearsals are held every Wednesday at lunchtime in the PAC.  Students are reminded to bring their instrument and music each rehearsal.

TERM 2 BAND/ENSEMBLES

Students are expected to attend their Band/Ensemble rehearsals weekly on the following days;

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

Tuesday - Funk Band

Wednesday - Rookie Band

Thursday - LHS Band

Friday - Percussion Ensemble

Information regarding the upcoming Instrumental Music Workshops will be posted on the Band/Ensemble Noticeboard in the PAC hallway. Stay tuned!

WORKSHOPS

All students involved in the Instrumental Music Program will be involved in a 'Workshop Day' with their Band/Ensemble.

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.

Information will be given out at the beginning of May regarding the workshops and student involvement.

UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS

June 3

Instrumental Music Workshop 1 

(LHS BAND, Rookie Band, Piano Students, Rookie Guitar Ensemble)

June 4

Instrumental Music Workshop 2 

(Funk Band, Vocal Ensemble, Hendrix Guitar Ensemble)

June 5

Instrumental Music Workshop 3

(Percussion Ensemble)

June 22

Instrumental Music Mid-Year Concert

Amy Cumming

Insrumental Music Coordinator