Music News- Week 22

Music Eisteddfod

The College’s annual Music Eisteddfod will be held on Sunday 7 and Monday 8 August 2022. One of the most exciting events in the College Music calendar, the Eisteddfod brings together students of all ages to perform to live audiences of peers and families, competing for House points to determine the winner of the Music Shield. Four performance locations across the campus witness hundreds of students playing and singing across the two days with panels of expert adjudicators, who provide supportive feedback alongside their awards selections.

A schedule for the Eisteddfod is listed below. Please note this schedule is subject to change, and any changes will be emailed directly to participants and families ahead of the event (PAC: Performing Arts Centre, OLT: Old Lecture Theatre, OR: Osborne Room, GBLT: Gonzaga Barry Lecture Theatre).

Please contact the Music Department with any queries.

St George’s Cathedral Concert

John XXIII College returns to St George’s Cathedral, as part of the Concerts at One series. Held on Wednesday 3 August at 1:00pm, John XXIII performers include Chamber Choir, Senior Voices, Barbershop, Senior Flute Ensemble and selected soloists. This event is not ticketed, and we welcome all families and members of the College community to join us for the public performance.

Jazz Night at the Ellington

Always a favourite of the Music and Drama events, John XXIII College returns to The Ellington for its annual celebration of jazz and soul music. Tickets for the night are limited and are available via the following link. Please note, The Ellington is a fully licensed venue.

Catholic Performing Arts Festival

For families wishing to book tickets for sessions involving John XXIII College entries, please visit the following link: www.spiritofthearts.com.au from Monday 4 July.

Online Lessons

For students learning at home and requiring an online music lesson, please ensure advice is provided to tutors or to the Music Office on 9383 0440.

Please be reminded that all absences from Music lessons due to illness must receive proper notice, by 3pm the day prior to the lesson, to either the Music Office or directly to tutors.

Thank you, to all students, parents and staff who have been participating in online lessons. All online lessons are conducted through Teams, so families with younger students may need to arrange login details ahead of their lesson. For assistance with any aspect of online music lessons, please contact the Music Office on 9383 0440.

If an instrument stored in the Instrument Storeroom, in the Performing Arts Centre, is required to participate in online lessons, please contact the Music Office.

James Kros

Head of Learning Area - Music