Musical Notes

Musical Notes

It has been a fantastic start to 2018 and it has been wonderful to see the enthusiasm of the students returning to school.

2018

This year there are a number of changes within the Performing Arts Faculty.   My role is now Head of Performing Arts 7 – 12.  Mrs Libby Hunter will be managing the Primary Music Program, including the Instrumental and Immersion Programs.  We welcome Mrs Amelia Eagle to our team as she returns from leave.  Mrs Eagle is an experienced Music Teacher and she will be teaching Reception, Reception / Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 Music, as well as Year 9DJSS and Concert Band 3.  Mrs Hunter can be contacted on lhunter@bps.sa.edu.au and Mrs Eagle on aeagle@bps.sa.edu.au

All returned consents and notes sent home should be forwarded to Ms Anastasia Lambis who is located in the Front Office.

Co-curricular

All Music co-curricular ensembles should have commenced by Week 3. Please see below a list of ensembles and their directors for any enquiries:

Flute Ensemble – Cassandra Boath

Guitar Ensemble – Matthew Baluyot

Saxophone Ensemble – Ralph Franke

Percussion Ensembles – Larry Todd

Big Band Theory, Soundbenders, Rockin’ Rhythms – Marie Wohling

Concert Band 3 – Amelia Eagle

Concert Band 1 and 2, 6/7 Choir – Libby Hunter

Stage Bands 1 and 2, Senior Vocal Group, 3/4/5 Choir – Jessica Reppucci

Application for Instrumental Lessons Form

All instrumental lessons should now have commenced in Week 2.  If you would like your son to undertake instrumental lessons at Blackfriars, please complete the attached Application for Instrumental Lessons Form and return the Music Suite as soon as possible.  Please note that Drums are now full and students will be put onto a waitinglist.

Open Day

A variety of Music ensembles and also Drama students will be performing at Open Day on Wednesday 14 March.  Next week a nomination sheet will be placed on display in the Music Suite.  Students wishing to perform as a soloist, duet or small group are asked to complete the sheet so that a final schedule can be established.

Friends of Music

I invite all parents of students involved in the Music Program to be part of the Friends of Music Group. The Friends of Music were extremely positive and active in 2017 in helping with catering and a raffle for our Annual Music Concert.  If you would be happy to offer some time throughout the year with Music events, please contact me on jreppucci@bps.sa.edu.au

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday 14 February: Opening School Mass – All Choirs

Monday 19 February: Laureate Assembly – Stage Band 1

Thursday 1 and Friday 2 March: Fringe Show TRUTH

Wednesday 14 March: Open Day – Stage Band 1 and 2, Concert Bands 1 and 2, Big Band Theory, BlackOrleans, Soundbenders,Rockin Rhythms and Soloists

Saturday 17 March: Friends of Music Fundraiser

Tuesday 20 March: Generations in Jazz Music Camp Incursion Day and Performance

Sunday 8 April: Gen Connection Concert

Please check SEQTA for updated information and notices throughout the year.

I look forward to an exciting new year working with everyone.

“Practice like you’ve never won.  Perform like you’ve never lost”.

Miss Jessica Reppucci

Head of Performing Arts